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Governor Sanders to Designate Helena-West Helena as Arkansas' Capital for the Day
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will visit Helena-West Helena on September 3, designating it Arkansas' Capital for the Day. Her schedule includes community volunteering, school visits, college tours, and local leadership meetings.
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Arkansas Governor Sanders Engages in Education, Health, and Community Events
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders spent a busy week across Arkansas, participating in an education announcement, presenting rural health grants, and celebrating the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's football team.
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Governor Sanders to Make Announcement in Mountain Home
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will make an announcement on August 31 at Hackler Intermediate School in Mountain Home. Media must RSVP for the 9:30 a.m. event, with remarks available online.
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Arkansas Awards Nearly $150 Million in Rural Health Transformation Grants
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced $149.3 million in RHTP grants for Arkansas rural communities. Funded by President Trump's bill, these awards boost telehealth, emergency response, and specialty care, with $1 billion expected over five years.
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Governor Sanders Announces Key Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced numerous appointments to state boards, commissions, and county quorum courts. These appointments address vacancies and new positions across education, health, pharmacy, and local governance in Arkansas.
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Governor Sanders to Host UAPB Football Season Kickoff Party
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will host a party at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion on August 28 to kick off the 2026 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Golden Lion football season, joined by UAPB leadership and coach.
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Governor Sanders Launches "My Natural State Story" Contest to Inspire Outdoor Exploration
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders launched "My Natural State Story," a contest encouraging Arkansas students aged 10-17 to explore the outdoors and share their experiences. Winners will receive prizes and be honored at the governor's mansion.
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Governor Sanders to Make Announcement
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver an announcement on August 27 at the State Capitol in Little Rock. Media must RSVP to attend the event, which will also be available via video.
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Governor Sanders to Announce Initiative with State Agencies
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will make an announcement Wednesday, August 26, with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Department of Education, and Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism in North Little Rock.
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Governor Sanders Highlights Economic Growth and Public Health in Active Week
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders had a busy week, opening Buc-ee's in Benton, discussing workforce development with Caterpillar, engaging in a trucking roundtable, and hosting a maternal health discussion, concluding with a University of Arkansas event.
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Arkansas Governor Declares State of Emergency for Wildfires
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has declared a state of emergency in Arkansas following severe wildfires that began August 20, 2026. The declaration, made on August 21, authorizes $250,000 for emergency response and recovery efforts.
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Governor Sanders Calls Special Election for Arkansas District 8 Seat
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced a special election for November 3, 2026, to fill the vacant State Representative District 8 seat, following Austin McCollum's resignation. Key deadlines for candidates and voting dates have been set.
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Governor Sanders to Host Razorback Football Season Kickoff Party
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will host a University of Arkansas Undefeated Party on August 21, 2026, in Little Rock, celebrating the Razorback football season kickoff with UA officials and Coach Silverfield.
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Governor Sanders Appoints Cory Cox as Special Justice to Arkansas Supreme Court
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Cory Cox as a Special Justice to the Supreme Court of Arkansas, temporarily replacing Justice Barbara W. Webb. Cox, an experienced attorney, will serve until December 2026 or Webb's return, upholding Arkansas law and…
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Governor Sanders Engages Across Arkansas in Busy Week of State Initiatives
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders had a packed week, honoring educators, promoting economic growth in Jonesboro and Paragould, addressing Medicaid fraud, and meeting Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Nichols.
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Governor Sanders to Join Olivia Walton for Maternal Health Discussion
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Olivia Walton will discuss maternal health at a Little Rock roundtable on August 20. The event, hosted by UAMS and others, aims to address critical issues for mothers and infants in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Launches ACCESS Portal to Streamline College Applications
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Department of Education launched the ACCESS Portal, a new universal application system. It simplifies college admissions for high school seniors, offering one form, one login, and no fees for up to five institutions,…
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Governor Sanders to Speak at Buc-ee's Grand Opening and Caterpillar Ceremony
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will speak at Buc-ee's grand opening in Benton and Caterpillar's Workforce Development ceremony in North Little Rock on August 17. Media must RSVP for these Central Arkansas events.
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Governor Sanders' 10:33 Initiative Receives $1 Million Grant from For Others
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' 10:33 Initiative secured a $1 million grant from For Others to expand CarePortal and the No Wrong Door model. This funding will enhance coordinated support for Arkansas families and children in crisis.
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Governor Sanders to Designate Jonesboro and Paragould as 'Capital for the Day'
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will visit Jonesboro and Paragould on August 11-12, designating them "Capital for the Day." She will engage with local officials, Cabinet secretaries, and participate in public events, including groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings, highlighting community and economic…
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Governor Sanders Appoints Mickey Buchanan as 9W Judicial District Prosecutor
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Mickey Buchanan of Ashdown as the Prosecuting Attorney for the 9W Judicial District, covering four counties. His term begins September 2, 2026, replacing Jana Bradford, and concludes December 31, 2026.
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Governor Sanders to Speak at 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Reception
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will address the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Finalist Reception on August 6th in Little Rock. Media must RSVP to attend the event at the Governor's Mansion.
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Governor Sanders Engages with Students and Interns Across Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders engaged with interns, FFA students, and trade school students across Arkansas on July 30. Her visits to Little Rock and Gentry underscored her commitment to youth development and vocational education, culminating in a UHP graduation address.
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Governor Sanders Announces Key Personnel Changes Ahead of 2027 Legislative Session
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced key personnel changes, appointing Josh Stewart, Zach Jacobs, and Heather Patterson to lead legislative affairs, policy, and advance & coalitions, respectively, strengthening her team for the 2027 legislative session.
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Governor Sanders to Speak at UHP Graduation in Gentry
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will address an Unlock Human Potential (UHP) graduation ceremony in Gentry, Arkansas, on July 30. Media are invited to cover the open press event, and a recording will be available online.
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Governor Sanders Appoints Gary Stark to Arkansas State Board of Education
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed veteran educator Gary Stark to the Arkansas State Board of Education. Stark, replacing Adrienne Woods, will serve until June 30, 2033, bringing decades of experience in school improvement and teacher effectiveness to the board.
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Governor Sanders Announces Over $3.4 Million for Arkansas Water Projects
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced over $3.4 million in funding for water and wastewater projects across Arkansas, benefiting thousands of residents and supporting statewide training, reinforcing her administration's commitment to infrastructure.
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Arkansas Achieves Record Tourism in 2025 with $17.4 Billion Economic Impact
Arkansas welcomed a record 54.3 million visitors in 2025, generating $17.4 billion in economic impact and supporting over 71,000 jobs, driven by the Natural State Initiative and outdoor recreation investments.
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Governor Sanders to Announce Tourism Initiative in Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will unveil a new tourism announcement on July 16 at Pinnacle Mountain State Park in Roland, Arkansas. Media are invited to attend the 10:00 a.m. event, with an RSVP required.
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Governor Sanders Engages in Busy Week Across Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders had a packed week, appointing a new Game & Fish Commissioner, announcing an environmental project, dedicating a historical bust, and signing an education waiver across Jonesboro, Little Rock, and Hot Springs.
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