
Ozarks At Large



Becca Martin Brown from Nortwest Arkansas Media ponders the definition of a jam rocker while reminding us that Umphrey's McGee will perform at George's Majestic Lounge tonight.
The Arkansas Legislature was a flurry of activity yesterday, with passage not only of Medicaid expansion, but the House also advanced bills regarding cuts to the state's income, capital gains and utility taxes. The House also passed the Senate bill that will provide financial support for construction of the Big River Steel superproject ion Osceola. Attorney General Dustin McDaniel rejects the latest proposed ballot initiative regarding medical marijuana, and Northwest Arkansas' two baseball teams have a disappointing Tuesday.

Senator John McCain was in Little Rock late last week, and he called President Obama's reaction to tension in Syria a failure of American leadership. Speaker of the Arkansas House Davy Carter wanted more time to explain the federally backed Medicaid expansion to constituents, so the vote was postponed until today. And Governor Mike Beebe speaks in favor of changes that are coming for some child welfare programs in the state.
Christina Thomas visits Timothy Nutt, head of special collections for the University of Arkansas library. Nutt says that the library's collections are directly affected by the death of letter writing.
Christina Thomas visits Timothy Nutt, head of special collections for the University of Arkansas library. Nutt says that the library's collections are directly affected by the death of letter writing.
The proposed expansion of Arkansas' Medicaid system cleared a preliminary hurdle in the House yesterday, though final approval is still pending. And families who live near the Pegasus Pipeline rupture in Mayflower will be allowed to return to their homes this weekend.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
On this edition of Ozarks, a look at what's next for the ruptured Pegasus pipeline. Plus, we pay a visit to the new Walmart to Go store in Bentonville.
Ozarks at Large’s tech expert Tyrel Denison discusses the recent changes to Google’s privacy policy.
“Private Eyes” by Hall and Oates
The Broadway show Million Dollar Quartet stars Cody Slaughter as Elvis Presley. Slaughter is a native of Harrison, Arkansas. He discusses the opportunity and the show in this story.
Sunday night’s Grammys paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Whitney Houston, and presented Adele with half a dozen awards. Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com has the details.
“My Funny Valentine” by Chet Baker
Regional healthcare agency franchises, hospital-based agencies and the Arkansas Department of Health in-home health serves are all undergoing regulatory and financial challenges and changes under approaching health care reform.
Roby Brock from our content partner www.talkbusiness.net has an update on business news of the past week.
“Teardrop” by Vitamin String Quartet