Overview

• Fifteen Arkansas Department of Health employees were fired in March 2025 due to the elimination of grant funding for their positions.
• As of May 25, 2025, nine of these employees have been rehired in new roles within the state government.
• The rehiring effort highlights the state's commitment to retaining skilled personnel despite funding challenges.
• The Arkansas Department of Health relies heavily on grants, making staffing vulnerable to funding changes.
• The updates were confirmed by a department spokesperson and reported by journalist My Ly of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.