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- ↑ Wickline, Michael R. (August 4, 2023). "Governor appoints Walther, secretary of state Department of Finance and Administration, as state treasurer". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- 1 2 Lenora, Josie (August 3, 2023). "Larry Walther announced as new Arkansas Treasurer". KUAR . Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 Boyd, Samantha (August 3, 2023). "Sanders appoints Larry Walther as State Treasurer in emotional announcement". KARK . Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ↑ Patel, Ronak (August 16, 2023). "In first interview as Arkansas treasurer, Walther says he doesn't anticipate making significant changes". KUAR. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
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