Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Unveils New Medicaid Work Requirement Plan
The "Pathway to Prosperity" program would use automated tracking and coaching instead of terminating coverage, aiming to avoid legal challenges that blocked previous attempts. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Stop the Scrolling, Strengthen Workforce Readiness (Robert Coon Commentary)
The path to strong educational outcomes and workforce readiness is not paved with smartphones. read more >
by Robert Coon -
Real Estate CEO Jerry Halsey Named to State Highway Commission
He's the head of Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group of Jonesboro and is a Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors Hall of Fame inductee. read more >
Sanders to Speak at World Economic Forum in Switzerland
The Republican governor is set to participate in two panel discussions and meet with business leaders about investing in Arkansas. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments includes new members of the Arkansas Workforce Development Board, Medical Board, and Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission. read more >
Arkansas Gets $17M Federal Grant to Support Maternal Health Initiatives
The grant will provide state Medicaid funding over 10 years with a goal of reducing disparities in access and treatment for pregnant women, new mothers and babies. read more >
Arkansas Governor Appoints 2 Justices to Supreme Court, and New Secretary Of State
“Our supreme court is now solidly conservative," Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. read more >
Governor Sanders on Education, Economic Growth & Arkansas’ Future
The Republican governor reflects on Arkansas' progress in education, workforce training, tax cuts, and broadband, aiming to attract businesses and grow the economy. read more >
State Awards $26M in Workforce Development Grants
Fourteen data-driven education and workforce training programs received the funds. read more >
Retired Air National Guard Colonel Picked to Lead Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs
Robert Ator has served as the director of military affairs for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission since 2018. read more >
Lucas Rowan and Hugh Finkelstein Appointed to Fill Pulaski County Judicial Vacancies
Outgoing Judges Herb Wright and Casey Tucker won election to other judicial seats in November. read more >
State Awards $10M in Site Development Grants
Organizations and municipalities across the state received funds to help prepare industrial sites for economic development projects. read more >
Arkansas Governor Proposes Nearly $6.5B Budget, With Half of Spending Increase Going to Vouchers
Critics of the voucher program expressed skepticism about whether the state can sustain its growth without harming public schools. read more >
UAPB Gets $3M for New Health and Wellness Center
The $36 million facility is being funded through a combination of bonds, Title III funds and a dedicated student fee. read more >
State Looks to Boost Job Readiness With $48M in Workforce Training Grants
Funds went to education institutions and workforce programs around the state that offer career and technical training. read more >
Arkansas Governor Unveils $102M Plan to Update State Employee Pay Plan
About $60 million of annual cost of the pay plan will come from general revenue, while the remainder will come from other sources such as savings from existing vacancies. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Names Gary Arnold to Board of Education, Announces Other Appointments
Arnold is a private school educator who spent 16 years as the head of Little Rock Christian Academy. read more >
Broadband, Waterways & Highways: Arkansas’ $4.8B Federal Infrastructure Boost
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act has delivered nearly $4.8 billion to Arkansas since 2022, fueling essential upgrades across highways, bridges, broadband, and clean water systems. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Doug Elms Appointed to Arkansas Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission (Movers & Shakers)
Elms is founder and principal consultant at SafeHaven Security Group. read more >
State Broadband Proposal Gets Federal OK, Opening Door for $1B in Funding
The proposal details Arkansas’ plans for operating its broadband infrastructure grant program, requirements for potential applicants and non-deployment priorities. read more >