Gov. Sanders signs legislation to reform outdoor recreation and tourism in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – 4 payments aimed toward reforming recreation and tourism in Arkansas have been signed Thursday morning by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

The payments have been signed at a ceremony at Pinnacle Mountain State Park and are a part of the Pure State Initiative.

“We now have a fully superb state park system, and this offers us the chance to take it to the following stage,” Gov. Sanders stated. “It removes a few of the pointless burdens and pink tape, permitting our state parks to do what they do finest: serve the people who go to them.”

One laws will assist with furnishing in a single day lodging amenities with facilities and furnishings.

One other laws will set up the Pure State Initiative Pilot Program.

The bundle can even enable state parks to promote alcoholic drinks on premises, together with parks situated in dry counties.

Throughout the ceremony, Sanders additionally supplied an replace on restoration efforts in Arkansas following the March 31 tornadoes.

She stated the state has partnered with the American Pink Cross to supply short-term housing for twister victims. Folks can entry that help by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Gov. Sanders additionally stated victims can go to helparkansas.com to search out extra data on the help they’re on the lookout for.

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