Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Opens Legislative Fiscal Session with Address

Arkansas State of the State: Vouchers, Jesus and Donald Trump

In an address rife with contradictions, the governor championed tax cuts and state-funded school vouchers but warned against more Medicaid spending to cover poor people’s health care. Jesus made a few cameos.

Sanders talks tax cuts, education, Arkansas’ population growth in State of State speech kicking off fiscal session | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

To sustain Arkansas' population gains and bolster its stature as a desirable state to live and work in, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has vowed to work with the General Assembly to further reduce the state income tax.

AFP-AR Praises Gov. Huckabee Sanders' Transformational Leadership Following State of the State Address

LITTLE ROCK, AR- Americans for Prosperity Arkansas (AFP-AR) praised Gov. Huckabee Sanders’ transformational leadership across the Natural State following the Governor’s State of the State this afternoon. AFP-AR State Director Ryan Norris released the following statement:   “Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has demonstrated transformational leadership for the people of Arkansas—expanding educational freedom and strengthening the state’s economy.…

Live Coverage: 2026 Fiscal Session

The Arkansas State Capitol seen Nov. 11, 2025, from the Victory Building parking deck off between Sixth and Seventh streets. (Photo by Sonny Albarado/Arkansas Advocate)The Arkansas Legislature convenes Wednesday for the start of this year’s legislative session, which is focused on the state budget. The Arkansas Advocate is bringing you updates, including coverage of the governor’s State of the State address. Key Events …

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders opens legislative fiscal session with address

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders addressed the opening of the legislature's fiscal session with a proposed budget of $6.7 billion, including increased funding for education, food security, law enforcement, cost-cutting measures, and tax cuts.

Sanders talks tax cuts, education, Arkansas’ population growth in State of State speech kicking off fiscal session

To sustain Arkansas' population gains and bolster its stature as a desirable state to live and work in, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has vowed to work with the General Assembly to further reduce the state income tax.