The Arkansas Department of Commerce (ACOM) is eliminating 27 employee positions. These cuts stem from reported funding issues and mismanagement within the agency. Federal officials previously warned one division about excessive spending and labeled it high-risk. Lawmakers discussed the layoffs and questioned potential racial bias in the selections. Affected employees will not receive severance but are eligible for re-employment consideration.
Little Rock, Arkansas
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