A legislative panel on Wednesday postponed a decision about whether to recommend the Legislative Council authorize Arkansas PBS Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Courtney Pledger to receive a merit salary increase from $179,999.87 to $188,997.76 a year.
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It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Stephen Mason on August 12, 2023 at the age of 35. Steve was born on July 19, 1988, to parents Scott and Karen, and big brother Brian.
A legislative audit found that the Arkansas PBS Commission circumvented and violated certain aspects of state procurement law by, among other actions, making several purchases just below a threshold required for obtaining bids.
A legislative audit found the Arkansas PBS Commission circumvented and violated certain aspects of state procurement law by among other actions making several purchases just below a threshold required for obtaining bids and by contracting with two companies owned by the same person.