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Public Pensions, Private Equity: ATRS and APERS Exceed Targets with Diverse InvestmentsLock Icon

Both systems, the state’s largest pension funds, exceeded their goals for returns after a dismal fiscal 2022, and both also have new leaders fresh out of state agencies. read more >
Government & Politics / Health Care / Investments

Public Sector Sees Silver Linings from PandemicLock Icon

Duncan Baird said the Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System had one of its best years even during the COVID-19 pandemic. read more >
Gail Murdoch, owner of Cardinal Investment Group of Conway, said the 2020 stock market drop rattled many individual investors.
Business Services / Education / Government & Politics

Retirement Advice Affirmed By 2020: Hold FastLock Icon

Many experts say the best way to invest for retirement is to put money in stocks and bonds and then hold tight. read more >
Banking & Finance / Education / Investments

What Exactly Is an NFT? A Sellable Digital MomentLock Icon

Unique digital assets fuel market that exploded to $2 billion in Q1 of this year. read more >
The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Building at 1400 W. Third St. in Little Rock.
Education / Government & Politics / Investments

Teacher Retirement Fund Expects Investment Loss for FY 2020Lock Icon

The Arkansas Teacher Retirement System expects to see a loss of 1% on its investments for its fiscal year that ended June 30, marking the first decrease since 2009. read more >
Jake Bleed

Jake Bleed Named State Budget Director

Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Larry Walther, director of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, says that Jake Bleed will be the department's state budget director. read more >
Government & Politics / Transportation

Arkansas Panel: Look at Tax Hikes, Revenue Shifts for Roads

A task force on Thursday recommended several options for boosting money for Arkansas roads, including tapping into car sales tax revenue and raising fuel taxes, but stopped short of endorsing a specific plan to address a highway funding shortfall. read more >
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Health Care

Joe Thompson To Leave Surgeon General Post; John Selig Asked to Stay at DHS

Arkansas Surgeon General Joe Thompson said Tuesday he will not serve in the role under Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson. read more >
Government & Politics

Asa Hutchinson Names Duncan Baird Budget Director

Arkansas Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson says a key legislative leader will be his budget director after he takes office next year. read more >
Government & Politics

Arkansas GOP, Dems Learn From Past Elections (Andrew DeMillo Analysis)

Republicans and Democrats won't agree on much in this year's election in Arkansas. But they both are on the same page when it comes to avoiding the mistakes that have plagued them in past campaigns. read more >
Government & Politics

Dennis Milligan is GOP Nominee for Arkansas Treasurer

A former head of the Arkansas Republican Party will be the GOP nominee for Arkansas treasurer in the fall. read more >
Government & Politics

Duncan Baird Announces Bid for Arkansas Treasurer

State Rep. Duncan Baird says he's seeking the Republican nomination for state treasurer next year. read more >
Government & Politics

Legislative Roundup: Session’s First Week Is Light; Medicaid Looms

Gov. Mike Beebe and the state’s first Republican-controlled Legislature since the 1870s presided over a period of mostly settling in as the 89th General Assembly convened last week. read more >
Government & Politics

Duncan Baird Named Co-Leader of Joint Budget Committee

Republican Rep. Duncan Baird of Lowell has been named the House co-chairman of the Legislature's Joint Budget Committee. read more >