Governor Sanders deploys Arkansas National Guard to southern border

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today directed the Arkansas National Guard to send soldiers to the southern border to support the Texas National Guard as they work to combat illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking at the border due to the failed policies of the Biden Administration. The Arkansas National Guard is sending approximately…

ByMHO Newsroom Staff5 days ago0Comments

Governor Sanders releasing proclamation for Memorial Day

WHEREAS: Memorial Day was first observed in 1868, established to honor those who gave their lives in the Civil War. Since then, our nation has set this day aside each year as a solemn occasion to pay tribute to all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 30, 20230Comments

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Arkansas delegation supports Governor’s request to extend federal cost share for tornado cleanup

U.S. Senators John Boozman and Tom Cotton—along with Congressmen Rick Crawford, French Hill, Steve Womack and Bruce Westerman—wrote to President Joe Biden urging him to support Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ request for an additional 30 days of 100 percent federal cost share for state and local resources as communities continue to clean up from…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 8, 20230Comments

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Sanders signs bill that would require LRS to pay $13 million to reopen NABORS landfill

Arkansas's popular Governor has signed HB1744. The bill, which was supported by Arkansas Senator Scott Flippo and Arkansas State Representative Stetson Painter, will require Illinois based LRS to reimburse $13 million to the state for the closure of NABORS Landfill, if the company decides to go ahead with its purchase and reopen the landfill.…

ByChris FultonApril 19, 20230Comments

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My First 100 Days Have Transformed Arkansas – and We’re Just Getting Started

Look around Arkansans – your state has changed a lot in the past 100 days. Since I took office in January, my administration has launched sweeping overhauls of our schools, public safety, tax system, and more. I’m delivering on my promise to be a changemaker for the people of Arkansas. I worked hand-in-hand with our…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 18, 20230Comments

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LRS would be required to pay $13 million to reopen NABORS landfill if new bill signed by Sanders

The Ozark Mountain Solid Waste District’s attempted sale of NABORS landfill to Illinois based company Lakeshore Recycling System (LRS) may soon hit another speed bump if Governor Sarah Huckabee-Sanders signs a new bill amending the state’s environmental law surrounding its Landfill Post-Closure Trust fund. HB1744 was recently given the nod by the Arkansas State Senate…

ByChris FultonApril 13, 20230Comments

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Sanders’ request for 100 percent Federal cost share approved

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Friday that her request for a 100 percent federal cost share, for a 30 day period, for state and local resources spent on storm debris cleanup and emergency protective measures in Pulaski, Lonoke, and Cross counties was approved by President Biden. “As Arkansas’ tornado recovery continues, it’s clear that…

ByChris FultonApril 10, 20230Comments

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Next round of bills signed into law by Governor Sanders

On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the Governor signed into law: SB207, to modify the Arkansas Corporate Franchise Tax Act of 1979; and to create the secretary of state business and commercial services electronic filing system special fund. SB253, to amend the law concerning damaged ballots; and to amend the law concerning election procedures. …

ByAlison FultonApril 7, 20230Comments

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Governor Sanders signs 57 bills into law this past Thursday

On Thursday, March 30, 2023, the Governor signed into law: HCMR1001, in respectful memory of Arkansas Department of Corrections Sergeant Joshua Caudill. SB273, to amend election law concerning polling sites; and to amend the location of vote centers. HB1307, concerning the regulation of environmental, social justice, or governance scores; and to authorize the…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 4, 20230Comments

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Five dead in Arkansas, Biden approves funds for disaster relief after tornadoes

Tornadoes that ravaged Arkansas and ten other states on Friday left behind serious destruction and at least 32 people dead, five of which were in Arkansas. Saturday morning, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and President Joe Biden spoke by phone and discussed the damaging tornadoes and severe weather that moved across Arkansas on Friday. According to…

ByAlison FultonApril 3, 20230Comments

Governor Sanders deploys Arkansas National Guard to southern border

Governor Sanders releasing proclamation for Memorial Day

Arkansas delegation supports Governor’s request to extend federal cost share for tornado cleanup

Sanders signs bill that would require LRS to pay $13 million to reopen NABORS landfill

My First 100 Days Have Transformed Arkansas – and We’re Just Getting Started

LRS would be required to pay $13 million to reopen NABORS landfill if new bill signed by Sanders

Sanders’ request for 100 percent Federal cost share approved

Next round of bills signed into law by Governor Sanders

Governor Sanders signs 57 bills into law this past Thursday

Five dead in Arkansas, Biden approves funds for disaster relief after tornadoes

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