Tag: Gov. Sarah Sanders
Lawmakers proposed 2026 fiscal budget of $6.49 billion as Gov. Sanders $750 million prison proposal fails on fourth try By Wesley Brown April 12, 2025—The Arkansas Legislature approved several key bills that are now headed to Gov. Sarah Sanders’ desk to sign into law before the expected end of the 95th General Assembly that began […]
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff March 21, 2025—Gov. Sarah Sanders’ legislation to reform Arkansas’s higher education system – including altering scholarship funding and restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives – was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Arkansas House and Senate. Senate Bill 24, whose principles are encapsulated in the acronym ACCESS – Acceleration, Common […]
Legislation to ease utility regulations on large economic projects also approved by House and Senate By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff March 21, 2025—Gov. Sarah Sanders’ legislation to reform Arkansas’s higher education system – including altering scholarship funding and restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives – was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Arkansas House and […]
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff March 14, 2025—As part of Gov. Sarah Sanders’ efforts to reform Arkansas’ higher education system, the House passed HB1512 on March 13, laying the groundwork for creating the Arkansas ACCESS Act. This bill is designed to address critical issues surrounding access to education, affordability, and student success across the […]