Source: Arkansas Racing Commission (AR)
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Secretary Jim Hudson announced on 13 June 2024 that Sharon Strong had been appointed director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. Strong joins from the state attorney general’s office, where she served as a senior assistant attorney general.
Lottery stakeholders should note the leadership change at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.
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