David Pryor laying-in-state at Arkansas State Capitol
Former Arkansas Senator and Governor David Pryor will be laying-in-state on April 26 at the Arkansas State Capitol today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Camden native died Saturday at age 89. Governor Sanders and First Gentleman Bryan Sanders paid their respects in the Capitol rotunda. The public will be able to pay their […]
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Former Arkansas governor, U.S. Sen. David Pryor dies at 89
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP/KY3) — Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state’s most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. He was 89. Pryor, who went undercover to investigate nursing homes while a congressman, […]
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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders lashes out at claims her $19,000 lectern bought with taxpayer funds broke state law as she posts picture saying ‘come and take it’
By Ishita Srivastava For Dailymail.Com 02:46 17 Apr 2024, updated 03:04 17 Apr 2024 Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been accused of using taxpayer funds to buy a nearly $20,000 lectern in June 2023 An audit requested into her revealed there were book keeping errors But the governor has dismissed all such claims and posted […]
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Audit of $19,000 lectern purchase for Arkansas governor released
The audit into Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office concerning the purchase of an almost $20,000 lectern has been released.The audit states that the Governor’s Office was potentially non-compliant with state law on seven occasions. Including paying for the podium before it was delivered, applying the purchase to operating expenses, and the Execuitve Assistant to […]
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Arkansas governor declares ‘state of emergency’ ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse
WASHINGTON (TND) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency Friday as The Natural State prepares to host an influx of tourists for Monday’s solar eclipse. Specifically, Sander’s state of emergency is concerned with potential disruptions to commercial shipping and consumer goods in the state, from groceries and toiletries to livestock and […]
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Arkansas Corrections Board plays fast and loose with open meetings law • Arkansas Advocate
Imagine a handful of journalists gathered in a small conference room at Department of Corrections headquarters in North Little Rock, their attention focused on an old business telephone on a small table as they strain to hear the disembodied and often unidentified voices of Board of Corrections members and staff emanating from the device. That’s […]
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Gov. Sanders promises to improve state’s schools for blind, deaf
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – With Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva and a bipartisan group of lawmakers surrounding her, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Wednesday that Arkansas would build a state-of-the-art facility to provide quality education to blind, deaf, and visually impaired students. “They deserve a quality education as much as any other student,” Sanders […]
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Arkansas families recognized for over 100 years of farming service
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV/KAIT) – Thirty-six Arkansas farms, all owned by the same family, are receiving recognition. According to our content partner, KATV, all of the farms, located across 25 counties in the state, were recognized by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Department of Agriculture Secretary Wes Ward as having at least 10 acres […]
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Arkansas senator seeks answers from governor’s office as outcry over unwanted crypto mines grows
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Small towns across Arkansas are becoming the unwilling hosts of cryptocurrency mining facilities, hooking up to their power grids and evoking increasing outcry among locals. An Arkansas lawmaker is seeking answers to questions many concerned Arkansans have about cryptomines setting up shop near them. Ever since a Chinese government-affiliated company attempted […]
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$19,000 Lectern For Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Draws Scrutiny
Arkansas governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is facing criticism after a public records request revealed that her office bought a lectern for $19,000, and a whistleblower accused them of altering records to cover up the spending. What do you think? “If she’s going to lie, she might as well do it from behind a stylish lectern.” […]
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