Judd Deere
Promotions Announced at Fidelity Bank, UAMS, & AMFA Foundation (Movers & Shakers)
Arkansas’ business and nonprofit leaders are stepping into new roles—see the latest promotions, hires, and appointments shaping the state’s industries. read more >
Judd Deere Appointed to University of Arkansas Board of Trustees
Deere is the deputy chief of staff for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and will remain in his role while serving on the board. read more >
Kelly Eichler to Leave Sanders Administration
Eichler, who was a policy director for former Gov. Asa Hutchinson and a criminal justice adviser for former Gov. Mike Huckabee, is departing the Sanders administration for "new opportunities." read more >
Sanders Announces Senior Staff Appointments
"I’ve known many of them for years, both as colleagues and friends, and each one brings invaluable experiences and expertise to the office," Sanders said in a statement. read more >
Sarah Sanders Names Members of Transition Team
The nine-member team is led by Little Rock attorney Kevin Crass. read more >
Judd Deere to Lead Sanders Campaign Communications
He's reuniting with his former White House boss in the Trump administration. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Lawsuit Faults Makers of Opioids
A Sebastian County man who became addicted to opioids sued the drug manufacturers last month in one of the latest lawsuits filed by consumers, state attorneys general and local governments against opioid makers. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
State Lawsuits Over Online Gambling Might Not Be A Fantasy
You might have heard that the New York attorney general recently threw water on the fantasy sports betting companies DraftKings and FanDuel by saying New York residents can’t participate in the booming betting business. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is evaluating how to proceed in the escalating legal battles over online fantasy sports betting. read more >
Medicaid Fraud Leads To $33.6M Lawsuit Against LR Care Center
The alleged Medicaid fraud at Step-by-Step Senior Care Inc. of Little Rock was so widespread that the company billed for services that a fictitious employee didn’t provide. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
FOI Request for Solicitor General Applications Turned Down by AG
If you were wondering who’s in the running to be the new solicitor general at the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office, so were we. read more >