Arkansas governor urges school voucher, law enforcement funding boosts in State of State

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 931

Last Updated: 5 days, 10 hours ago

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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders called on state lawmakers during Wednesday’s State of the State address to think of everyday Arkansans as they consider approving her proposed budget that includes funding boosts for school vouchers and law enforcement.

During a nearly hourlong speech to the House and the Senate, Sanders didn’t mention a prison project that’s drawn sharp opposition and said she’s preparing to call lawmakers into a special session to take up …

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