The Legislative Council on Friday approved a request by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders administration for the salaries of nearly 1,500 executive branch employees to exceed their maximum-authorized salaries as a result of merit raises these employees have been awarded, effective July 9.
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After much debate, Arkansas legislators passed a new pay increase that will impact thousands of employees, but some employees say they still aren't happy.