Larry Walther
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments includes new members of the State Medical Board and Arkansas Economic Development Commission. read more >
RTX & State Settle Dispute Over Taxes on Missile Sales
The settlement means the state will continue to treat companies’ sales to the federal government as if they were in-state sales for tax purposes, avoiding a possible precedent that could have cost Arkansas millions annually. read more >
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Governor Appoints Larry Walther as State Treasurer
Walther began his career in government in 2003 when Sanders' father, former Gov. Mike Huckabee, appointed him to lead the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. read more >
March Tax Collections Dip, but Still Above Forecast
Arkansas reports March net available general revenue of $417.6 million, $56.5 million or almost 16% above forecast. read more >
State Tax Revenue Dips 1% in February
The figure was above forecast by $55 million, or 16%. read more >
State Tax Revenue Up 5.9% in December
All major collection categories were above forecast, the Department of Finance and Administration reported. read more >
Sanders to Reappoint Finance Secretary Larry Walther
Walther was first appointed to the role in January 2015 by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. read more >
State Tax Revenue Down 5.6% in November, Still Above Forecast
The forecast was revised on Nov. 10 to account for tax cuts from the special legislative session and updated economic assumptions. read more >
State Tax Revenue Up 10% in October
All major collection categories were above forecast, with sales tax collections remaining particularly strong. read more >
Arkansas September Tax Collections 20% Above Forecast
September net available general revenue hits $766.1 million, 20% above forecast, and officials foresee a third straight year of "high growth in incomes." read more >
by Lance Turner -
When Low Bids & High Scores Lose (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
The lowest scoring but most expensive company bidding to devise a statewide broadband deployment strategy was selected in a process one competitor thinks was tailor-made for the politically connected vendor. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Robert Brech Named State Budget Director
The state Department of Finance & Administration names Robert Brech as Arkansas' new budget director. read more >
Hutchinson Creates Group to Oversee Federal Aid to Arkansas
Gov. Asa Hutchinson sets up a 14-member American Rescue Plan Steering Committee to coordinate the spending of about $5 billion in federal pandemic aid coming to Arkansas. read more >
J. Eric Hagler Appointed Arkansas Lottery Director
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has appointed J. Eric Hagler the new director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, replacing Bishop Woosley, who officially stepped down on Monday. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Arkansas Lottery Chief Bishop Woosley to Resign
Bishop Woosley, director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, has submitted his resignation, effective Aug. 3. read more >
Update: Governor Announces Levee Task Force, $10M Request For Repairs
Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued an executive order Thursday to create the Arkansas Levee Task Force, which will study and analyze the current conditions of the state’s levees, following record flooding along the Arkansas River earlier this month. read more >
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 >
Raytheon Sues Arkansas for $3.2M Refund in Income Taxes
A pair of lawsuits accuse the state of Arkansas of improperly charging missile maker Raytheon Co. more than $3 million in income taxes. read more >
Here’s What Arkansas’ Redesigned Driver’s Licenses Look Like
The state Department of Finance and Administration today unveiled a newly redesigned Arkansas driver's license and ID card. read more >
by Lance Turner -
State Services, Including ‘MyDMV,’ Get a Social Media Push
So, if Arkansas doesn’t have a Department of Motor Vehicles, why is the state’s newest website called mydmv.arkansas.gov? read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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