Ross, Hutchinson to meet Saturday with state employees

The major party candidates for governor — Democrat Mike Ross and Republican Asa Hutchinson — will meet in sequential 30-minute sessions Saturday morning with the Arkansas State Employees Association.

Announced subjects (and the audience also will be able to ask questions)

State Employee Compensation

State Employee Health Benefit Plan

Merit Bonuses and Incentives

Hiring and Retention

The sessions start with Hutchinson at 9 a.m. at Embassy Suites.