The latest from the Arkansas General :Assembly, including details on the second gubernatorial veto in as many weeks, a failed plan to raise the state's minimum wage and a local city's opposition to a bill regarding franchise agreements for video service providers.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks: the latest conversations about medicaid's future in Arkansas. Roby Brock talks to Bo Rile, the president of the Arkansas Hospital Association about the possible economic implications of Medicaid expansion and John Burris, the chairman of the House Public Health Committee about the legislative fate of Medicaid expansion. Plus a pretty good deal this month at a local farmer's market.
Joe Alessi will be the guest trombone artist during a performance with the University of Arkansas Wind Ensemble tonight at the Walton Arts Center.Governor Beebe, a Democrat, issues his second veto of the legislative session after the GOP-controlled legislature passes another, more restrictive abortion bill. State revenues are up, but officials say that the totals are only above forecast for the time being. And, a local state lawmaker moves forward with his plan to cut taxes for members of the military.
Becca tells us about a pair of symphonic concerts happening tonight in Fayetteville and Fort Smith.
Dawn McCarthy and Bonnie "Prince" Billy made a gorgeous album of duets when they released The Letting Go in 2006. Both children of the 1970s, they grew up hearing the close harmonies of the Everly Brothers on the radio. In What the Brothers Sang, just released on Drag City, the duo pays tribute to these early superstars of rock and pay homage to the great American songbook.
Link: The Making of What the Brothers SangThe Al-Islam Students Association will hold the seminar, "Muhammad-Messenger of Peace" this Thursday in Giffels Auditorium on the University of Arkansas campus. Organizers say that the event is one in a larger series of seminars. We speak with three of the event's organizers.
Roby Brock from our content partner Talk Business Arkansas speaks with Bo Ryall, president of the Arkansas Hospital Association, to discuss the possible economic impact of expanded Medicaid in the state. He also speaks with state representative John Burris about last week's news regarding the state's Medicaid system.Ahead on Ozarks: how a proposed voter ID law could affect Arkansans, insects' place in poetry, plus a conversation with the local fantasy author of Small Things.Becca Martin Brown gives us the scoop on this evening's happennings, including music at the NWA Showcase Theater and the University of Arkansas, as well as an architecture lecture at the U of A.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Ahead on Ozarks: An unusually significant Tuesday as the health care exchange goes live in Arkansas today and the rhetoric in Washington, DC escalates as the federal government comes to a halt. John Brummett will talk to Roby Brock about a particularly contentious time in politics. Plus, what the government shutdown means for Beaver Lake, and the muralist Maser leaves a multi-colored mark on Springdale.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's new PLUS app allows readers to view extra content via their smart phone or other mobile devices. More information is available at www.arkansasonline.com/plus.
Tomorrow, the River Valley Ale Raisers will hold an all-American brew off in Fort Smith. Ozarks at Large's Christina Thomas spoke with Luke Stolz, president of the regions home brewing club, about the basics of making (there’s a science to it) and drinking beer at home. For more information: www.RiverValleyAleRaisers.com.
The Arkansas Board of Health is endorsing a proposal to expand Medicaid coverage in the state, the Rogers Historical Museum will be able to use a nearly 150-thousand dollar grant to help design the permanent exhibitions in a new facility, and more.
“Swimming” by: Florence and the Machine
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, established 145 years ago is present in more than 2100 towns in 37 states. The nonprofit, nonpartisan, fraternal social organization advocates for rural America. In this story, we travel to Oklahoma to visit a still-operating grange on the Flint Creek Watershed.
Becca Martin Brown uses puns to tell us about all of the theater shows happening throughout the area this weekend.
