
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.
We have information about a few runs and walks coming up in the region.
“Matxikyako” by Tulsa
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center says we should really prepare ourselves for summer festivities.
Candidates for Arkansas’ congressional seats file fundraising reports; Jessica Dorrell resigns from her University of Arkansas job position; and more – on today’s Segment A.
“The Weight” by Levon Helm
General Counsel and Vice-President of National Women’s Law Center Emily Martin discussed a recently released report’s findings indicated that the wage gap is wider than the national average in the state of Arkansas.
President Bill Clinton discusses the impact of Dale and Betty Bumpers on policy formulation and Clinton’s political career.
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“Poor Old Dirt Farmer” by Levon Helm