
Ozarks At Large

The state legislature yesterday continued considering changes to the Private Option in order for the Medicaid expansion to continue, at least for the remainder of the year, changes that Governor Mike Beebe doesn't necessarily agree with, though he does concede the amendments make the bill more pallatable to some politicians. And Crystal Bridges gets a new installation just in time for Valentine's Day.




One researcher at the University of Arkansas has been taking a look at what would happen to the planet's surface vegetation if greenhouse gas emissions continue at their current rate through the end of the century.


State legislators yesterday suggested several amendments that would allow the state's private option expansion of Medicaid to continue, and one of the state's circuit judges calls for a moratorium on building new prison facilities in Arkansas.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, March 26, 2016
On this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with House speaker designate Jeremy Gillam. Plus, we tour a compounding pharmacy in Johnson.
Today, we conclude our two-part series about Medicaid shortfalls looming over organizations that provide health services to the underprivileged or neglected. Malcolm Glover from our content partner KUAR in Little Rock, reports.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has a mixed bag of suggestions for us today.
“Already Elsewhere” by The Six Parts Seven
Our local food guide Teresa Maurer and Lori Boatright with the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market visit to talk about markets in June and Kids Days.
…for one night only! A little background - a few years ago when minor league baseball was heading to northwest Arkansas, the team was choosing between two possible nicknames - the Naturals or the Thunder Chickens.
“Chickens” by Hayes Carll
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center talks about the ongoing Art of Wine Festival and upcoming performances by the Artosphere Festival Orchestra.