A package of bills considered by the Arkansas Legislature this week would support, advocates say, more ecologically responsible natural gas development in the state. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the bills’ outcome. To learn more, visit www.arpanel.org.
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A package of bills considered by the Arkansas Legislature this week would support, advocates say, more ecologically responsible natural gas development in the state. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the bills’ outcome. To learn more, visit www.arpanel.org.
The Arkansas Legislature will consider a bill to allow state public education money to follow severely disabled children who cannot function in public school settings into alternative education settings. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
Last week, John L. Hall, the 2005 Nobel Prize laureate for Physics for his work involving lasers and optics, delivered the Robert D. Maurer Distinguished Lecture on the University of Arkansas Campus. He and his wife Lindy visited KUAF to talk about interesting school students in math and science.
On this edition of Ozarks at Large, the 2005 Nobel Laureate in Physics John Hall and his wife Lindy discuss their dedication to education, undocumented immigrant youth rally to assert their right to live openly, an update from the State Capitol, and Arkansongs features Willie Ray Moore, a Fort Smith native.
Across the county this month undocumented immigrant youth are staging public “Coming out of the Shadows” rallies to proclaim their right to live openly and without fear. Jacqueline Froelich attended a forum held last week in Fayetteville.
On this edition of Ozarks, Walmart tests the concept of smaller stores, we hear opening arguments in the Act 1 case in the Arkansas Supreme Court, and the Arkansas House and Senate agree to a $35 million package made of six tax-cuts. Plus, Kevin Kinder talks about this year's South by Southwest highlights and other music festivals.Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has decided to go small. Along with its popular signature supercenters, the company plans to build as many as 40 express marts and supermarkets this year—as well as more college campus stores. The first college store opened mid-January on the UA Fayetteville.The Arkansas House and Senate agree to a $35 million package consisting of six tax-cuts. This allows the legislature to end on time on April 1st.
Four Arkansas singers-songwriters will share the stage and their stories at tomorrow night's "Songs in the Ville" at the UARK Ballroom.
Earthquakes documented in central Arkansas this winter could be felt as far north as Eureka Springs causing some Arkansas homeowners to double check their insurance policies. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, did you know all earthquake insurance is optional? For more information about Arkansas’s Market Assistance Program for earthquake insurance visit www.argenia.com/map.Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we talk to local officials about an increase in the DWI violations. Also, we attend a tasting at 28 Springs in Siloam Springs.
Dolly Parton, Howard Hughes and more in our history capsule for January 19.
Becca suggests you call to see if winter weather has changed anything we've discussed today.
"Rocket Ship" by Man or Astro-Man
Theater Squared's next performance is "Sundown Town." The script takes a bold look at race relations. We'll hear some of the discussion about the script held last night at the Fayetteville Public Library. More from the conversation will be included in upcoming editions of Ozarks at Large. Visit www.theater2.org for more information about "Sundown Town".
According to a recent study, there is a connection between substance abuse and mental illness. Youth Bridge staff members stopped by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio to talk about these findings.
The conclusion of the conversation between Governor Mike Beebe and John Brummett, a political columnist for the Arkansas News Bureau. The discussion was recorded by our content partner www.talkbusiness.net.
