Arkansas Governor proposes $102M pay overhaul for 14,000 state workers to boost retention.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposed a $102 million overhaul to the state's employee pay plan, aiming to raise salaries for over 14,000 workers, particularly in areas like nursing, law enforcement, and social services. The plan includes consolidating job titles from 2,200 to 800 and increasing the number of pay tables to six. If approved, the changes would take effect in July 2025. The proposal is part of a broader initiative to align state salaries with private sector rates and improve job retention.

November 12, 2024
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