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Sarah Huckabee Sanders to bring ‘generational impact’ with ‘bold’ agenda as first female governor of Arkansas
EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Huckabee Sanders will make historical past Tuesday when she is sworn in as the primary feminine governor of Arkansas, and the youngest governor within the nation, with plans to deliver an “aggressive, daring and conservative” agenda that can have a “generational influence” on the state.
Sanders, 40, simply defeated Democratic opponent Chris Jones in November. She succeeds Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who was term-limited and couldn’t run once more. He endorsed her bid.
SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS MAKES HISTORY AS ARKANSAS’ FIRST FEMALE GOVERNOR
Sanders follows within the footsteps of her father, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who led the state from 1996 to 2007.
“It’s a fairly humbling factor,” Sanders advised Fox Information Digital throughout an unique interview forward of her inauguration. “So far as we all know, we’ll be the first-ever father-daughter pair anyplace within the nation, and so, you understand, that may be a fairly historic and superb factor.”
Arkansas Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivers a speech to her supporters on election evening in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Nov. 8, 2022.
(AP Picture/Will Newton, File)
Sanders, who labored as a White Home press secretary for former President Donald Trump and on a variety of political campaigns all through her profession, mentioned she “at all times thought” she would work “extra behind the scenes” in politics.
“And right here I’m, something however after the previous few years,” Sanders mentioned.
Trump inspired Sanders to run for governor when she left the White Home in 2019.
“It definitely was not the trail I envisioned, however it’s one I’m extraordinarily excited and captivated with taking over,” Sanders mentioned.
Sanders mentioned she is “just a little biased” however that her father is “definitely the very best governor we’ve ever had right here in Arkansas and among the best governors we’ve ever had within the nation.”
“He’s set the bar excessive, and I’ve very massive footwear to fill,” Sanders mentioned, including that there’s “no one extra hopeful and extra useful in serving to me obtain my objectives.”
Sarah Huckabee Sanders will likely be sworn in as the primary feminine governor of Arkansas on Tuesday.
(Sarah Huckabee Sanders)
Schooling reform is on the prime of Sanders’ checklist after being sworn in.
“I’ve made no secret that the largest precedence I’ve for this session is a large-scale schooling reform bundle,” Sanders mentioned. “I’m actually excited to work with our legislative companions to result in schooling reform that, I feel, could have a generational influence on our state.”
As a mom of three elementary-aged youngsters, a daughter and two sons, Sanders has an inside take a look at school rooms and curriculum throughout the state.
“I’m residing it day-after-day with a fifth-grader, a third-grader and a first-grader, and I really feel the influence of schooling and what it means and what it means to every child,” Sanders mentioned, noting they “all be taught in a different way and all want various things.”
ARKANSAS GOV.-ELECT SARAH SANDERS TAPS FLORIDA OFFICIAL TO BE STATE’S NEXT EDUCATION SECRETARY
“Ensuring that we’re offering the very best pathway and greatest alternatives to each pupil within the state goes to be a giant precedence and going to be crucial as we transfer ahead on this session.”
Sanders mentioned Arkansas has “despatched a fairly sturdy and clear message of what they’re hoping for.”
“There’s a actual starvation, not simply from the general public, however I feel additionally from the legislature right here, the place we have now Republican super-majorities within the Home and the Senate, to do some fairly massive issues and enact some conservative reform,” Sanders mentioned.
Sanders tapped Jacob Oliva, a senior chancellor on the Florida Division of Schooling, to function Arkansas secretary of schooling.
“My hope is that states look to Arkansas as a mannequin and as a nationwide chief on how you can do it proper,” she mentioned.
ARKANSAS GOV.-ELECT SANDERS APPOINTS VETERAN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO TOP PUBLIC SAFETY POSTS
Different prime priorities for Sanders’ administration, she mentioned, is an emphasis on public security.
“Ensuring that our regulation enforcement officers have the coaching and the sources and the instruments that they should do their job effectively, and being supportive of their efforts, and placing some reality into sentencing right here within the state of Arkansas,” Sanders mentioned, including that she will even concentrate on “ensuring that violent repeat offenders aren’t set free into our group in order that they’ll proceed to commit crime.”
The Huckabee household is celebrating as Sarah Huckabee Sanders was elected the primary feminine governor of Arkansas.
(Getty Photographs/ Steven Ferdman)
Sanders already named 26-year veteran of the Arkansas State Police, Capt. Mike Hagar, to function her choose to steer the regulation enforcement company and the Division of Public Security. Sanders mentioned she’ll additionally appoint Hagar to serve concurrently director of the Division of State Police.
Sanders additionally mentioned that A.J. Gary, who’s at present serving as public security secretary, has agreed to remain on as director of the state Division of Emergency Administration in her administration. Hutchinson had named Gary public security secretary in August.
Gary is a retired police chief who served greater than 28 years with the Conway Police Division.
In the meantime, Sanders additionally mentioned that she plans to work to part out Arkansas’ state revenue tax.
“It isn’t going to occur in a single day, however we wish to preserve chipping away at it,” she mentioned, including that she additionally will concentrate on rising Arkansas’ tourism trade.”
As for federal insurance policies impacting the individuals of Arkansas, Sanders mentioned that “a whole lot of the failures of the Biden administration are falling onto the backs of governors.”
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“It is without doubt one of the causes I ran for governor, as a result of I feel that a spot the place you’ll be able to truly implement change and do issues to assist the individuals of your state is at that extra native stage,” she mentioned.
“Washington has, frankly, grow to be so polarized that it’s paralyzed,” she continued. “Little or no constructive, if something, comes out of Washington lately, and so, I’m actually centered on what we will do to empower our residents, defend particular person freedoms and create higher alternative for each Arkansan.”
She added, “A few of that’s pushing again on the out-of-control federal authorities, however a whole lot of it’s specializing in insurance policies that empower our residents right here at house.”
Arkansas
New address, same issues: Why John Calipari's dismal start at Arkansas mirrors his fall from favor at Kentucky
Give John Calipari credit for stumbling upon a foolproof way to avoid extending his streak of early-round NCAA tournament flameouts.
You can’t get Gohlked again if you’re watching from the couch.
Arkansas is in major jeopardy of missing the NCAA tournament in Calipari’s highly anticipated debut season after an unremarkable non-league showing and a nightmare start to SEC play. The preseason No. 16 Razorbacks lost 78-74 at previously struggling LSU on Tuesday night to fall to 11-6 overall and 0-4 in the SEC.
It was concerning when then-No. 1 Tennessee outclassed Arkansas by 24 in Knoxville on the first Saturday of January. The warning signs grew more ominous when the Razorbacks followed that with back-to-back home losses against nationally ranked Ole Miss and Florida last week. Now it’s full-blown panic time in Hog Country after Arkansas went to Baton Rouge for an apparent get-right game against one of the SEC’s only non-NCAA tournament contenders and somehow lost that too.
Despite playing without its third- and fourth-leading scorers due to injury, LSU erased deficits of 12 points late in the first half and eight points a few minutes into the second half. The Tigers (12-5, 1-3) built a nine-point lead of their own with less than five minutes to go, then withstood full-court pressure and a late scoring flurry from standout Arkansas freshman Boogie Fland to close out the victory.
Calipari’s postgame news conference Tuesday night was reminiscent of many that he delivered after losses late in his Kentucky tenure. He shouldered the blame for not preparing his team well enough yet offered few specifics regarding adjustments he intended to make.
Twice, Calipari told reporters in Baton Rouge, “I’ve got to do a better job with my team.” Later, he described himself as disappointed he’s “not getting through to these guys” and claimed he “may have to drag them to the finish line in some of these close games.”
There’s still time for Arkansas to dig its way out of this midseason hole, but the Razorbacks’ road to the NCAA tournament is uphill and obstacle-laden. A neutral-court victory over Michigan is Arkansas’ lone Quadrant 1 or 2 victory this season in seven opportunities. The Razorbacks’ second-best win of the season is … Lipscomb? Troy? Maybe 4-13 ACC doormat Miami?
The historic strength of the SEC could be Arkansas’ salvation or demise. On one hand, plenty of chances for marquee victories remain in a league with nine teams in the current AP Top 25. On the other hand, per Ken Pomeroy, the Razorbacks will only be favored in five of their remaining 14 conference games. At this point, Arkansas is more likely to finish in the bottom third of the SEC than to make the NCAA tournament.
That Calipari’s former program is flourishing in his absence only highlights Arkansas’ struggles. Kentucky coach Mark Pope didn’t inherit a single returning player from Calipari, yet the roster he rebuilt on the fly via the transfer portal is 14-3 overall and 3-1 in the SEC. Fueled by its sleek, modern offense, Kentucky boasts impressive victories over Duke, Gonzaga, Louisville, Florida, Mississippi State and Texas A&M. If the season ended today, the Wildcats would be no worse than a No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament.
Deep-pocketed Arkansas boosters envisioned a similar outcome when they plunked down big money to lure Calipari from Kentucky last spring. The fresh start appeared to be a win-win for both parties with Calipari in need of an offramp out of Lexington and Arkansas in search of a jolt of excitement.
Calipari’s tenure at Kentucky was perfect, until it wasn’t. For almost a decade, he fulfilled Big Blue Nation’s wildest dreams. The revolving door of one-and-done talent he recruited won SEC titles, made deep NCAA tournament runs and even captured the 2012 national title. But the program that was two wins away from a historic 40-0 season in 2015 never approached those heights again. The atmosphere in Lexington turned especially toxic after Calipari’s Wildcats lost to 15th-seeded St. Peters in the first round of the 2022 NCAA tournament and to 14th-seeded Oakland last year.
What observers have since learned is that a fresh start requires more than a change of address and an influx of red blazers and quarter-zip pullovers. You can’t hire a 65-year-old coach, allow him to bring over an assortment of longtime assistants and then expect different results.
Armed with a war chest of NIL money that few other programs could match, Calipari assembled a roster that doesn’t mesh well with one-another or fit the modern game. Fland and fellow perimeter players DJ Wagner, Johnell Davis and Karter Knox can all hit a 3-pointer but are best with the ball in their hands attacking downhill. The spacing gets worse with forward Adou Thiero and center Jonas Aidoo in the frontcourt together, as neither are a threat from 3-point range.
Arkansas is shooting 33.7% from behind the arc as a team and is 248th nationally in percentage of points scored from 3-point range. Opposing defenses can afford to clog driving lanes, pack the paint and dare the Razorbacks to hoist contested jumpers early in the shot clock.
The hallmark of Calipari’s best Kentucky teams were long, athletic defenses that aggressively hounded 3-point shooters yet surrendered nothing easy at the rim. This Arkansas team is better defensively than some of Calipari’s most recent Kentucky teams, but it commits too many fouls and surrenders too many second-chance points to make up for the Razorbacks’ offensive woes.
Against LSU, it also didn’t help that a tough call went against Arkansas at a key juncture of the second half. LSU led 53-52 when referees called this a flagrant foul on Arkansas’ Trevon Brazile. The Razorbacks trailed 58-52 by the time they got the ball back.
How will Arkansas respond to a dismal SEC start made worse by the LSU loss? With effort and energy, Calipari says, despite a difficult upcoming schedule. Arkansas visits Missouri on Saturday, then hosts Georgia and Oklahoma. Matchups with Kentucky, Alabama, Auburn, Texas and Texas A&M await in February.
“I told them after the game, ‘I’m not cracking so let’s just keep going,’” Calipari said Tuesday.
The Razorbacks have no choice.
Either they turn their disappointing season around now, or Calipari’s debut campaign in Fayetteville will end shy of the NCAA tournament.
LAFAYETTE — The Louisiana women’s basketball team is off to its best Sun Belt Conference start since 2020, holding a 4-1 record as they aim to replicate the success that led them to a regular-season title just three years ago.
However, the Cajuns face a critical 11-day stretch as the team will take on Arkansas State and Troy twice, both teams boasting potent offenses ranked second and fourth in the conference, respectively.
Head coach Garry Brodhead emphasizes that defense will be the key to weathering this challenging stretch.
“Anytime that you have any type of system, if the kids believe in it, it seems like it works a little bit better or a lot better,” Brodhead said. “On the road, that’s one of the things that we really, really preach. You know, we may not be making shots like we’re capable of… but you can always defend.”
The coach acknowledged the difficulties posed by Arkansas State and Troy, pointing out changes in the Red Wolves’ system, which now prioritizes a faster pace, three-point shooting, and relentless pressing.
“Troy is a tough team to play,” Brodhead added. “Both games will be tough. Can we withstand that, especially from the first game to the second game?”
The Cajuns’ pivotal run begins Wednesday in Jonesboro, where they’ll face Arkansas State at 7 p.m. A strong showing could position Louisiana for second place in the standings, trailing only James Madison.
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