Governor of Arkansas

Sarah Huckabee Sanders

Republican · Arkansas

47th Governor of Arkansas, elected in 2022. Daughter of former Governor Mike Huckabee. Former White House Press Secretary under President Trump (2017–2019). Youngest governor and first woman governor of Arkansas.

Record

Signed the largest tax cut in Arkansas history. Banned DEI programs in state government and education. Established education savings accounts for school choice. Aggressively promotes Arkansas as a pro-business, low-tax state.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

• AR SB 59 — Universal Free School Breakfast (Signed into law, Apr 15, 2025)
  Provides every Arkansas public-school student with one breakfast at no cost during each school day upon request, regardless of family income.
• AR Arkansas ACCESS — Arkansas ACCESS Higher Education Reform Act (Signed into law, Mar 19, 2025)
  Higher-education reform package: ends legacy admissions at public universities, eliminates DEI offices, expands concurrent-enrollment and dual-credit options, and reforms the state university funding formula.
• AR SB-142 (Act 122) — Bell to Bell, No Cell Act (Signed into law, Feb 24, 2025)
  Bans personal electronic devices including cell phones and smart watches throughout the school day in Arkansas public schools, effective 2025–26.

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