Governor's News Room

Evergreen Packaging, a world leader in fiber-based liquid packing solutions, publication and converting papers, dedicated a $53 million expansion of its Pine Bluff, Ark. facility today. The expansion will allow Evergreen to improve its existing processes, reduce waste and remain competitive in the world market.

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe has authorized $1,000,000 from the Governor's Disaster Fund to provide individual assistance for victims of the tornadoes and floods that began on April 30. The decision comes after Arkansas received word last Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency had denied its application for direct federal aid. Arkansans with uninsured damage to their primary ...

Governor Beebe greets dozens and dozens of new citizens of the USA in a...

Governor Beebe today welcomed 150 new American citizens at a naturalization ceremony at the Clinton Presidential Center.

Building a workforce that can attract higher-paying jobs to Arkansas will require more education and training for our students. The Arkansas Works Initiative has been in action since 2008, making our State more competitive by coordinating education, training, and economic development in Arkansas communities. Today, we are launching another new component of that Initiative. The ACT Summer Reme...

Building a workforce that can attract higher-paying jobs to Arkansas will require more education and training for our students. The Arkansas Works Initiative has been in action since 2008, making our State more competitive by coordinating education, training, and economic development in Arkansas communities. Today, we are launching another new component of that Initiative. The ACT Summer Reme...

LITTLE ROCK -- Arkansans can now sign up to receive an e-mail notification of when flags are to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Arkansas military members who are killed in action. In order to receive notice, go to www.arkansas.gov and sign up under "alerts." The current status for both the U.S. and Arkansas flags can also be found on Governor Mike Beebe's Web site, governor.arkansas.gov. ...

Kipp School (Knowledge is Power Program), Charter School - First Senior Class.

"Just last week, ceremonies across Arkansas were held to remember fallen law-enforcement officers and remind us of the dangers they face on a daily basis. That reminder was tragically reinforced today in Crittenden County. Sergeant Brandon Paudert and Officer Bill Evans died upholding their duty to serve and protect the residents of West Memphis. I have reached out to express my ...