When the Arkansas Legislature convened this week, lawmakers proposed and pondered long-term solutions to the state's Private Option expansion of Medicaid. The changes considered were meant to make the program more palatable to some politicians. We learn more in this morning's Week in Review.
Ozarks At Large
Becca tells us that tickets for Les Miserables, which just opened at Rogers Little Theatre, have been in high demand.


The latest edition of the University of Arkansas' Science Cafe will focus on biotechnology.

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.



Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Friday, April 18, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, we learn about traditional Native American ecological and cultural practices. Plus, we hear a roundtable discussion about recent political polling data for this year's statewide elections.
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas spoke with author Francis Moore Lappe regarding her latest book “Ecomind: Changing the Way We Think to Create the World We Want.”
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Author Brooke Hauser discusses her new book “The New Kids.” The book chronicled a year at a Brooklyn high school where the entire student body is made up of immigrants.
“Mike Mills” by Air
The Northwest Arkansas Community Creative Center’s 4th Annual Holiday Art Bazaar will be held next weekend.
“Blues on the Corner” by Turtle Island String Quartet
Today, get ready to head to Springdale or Fort Smith for your daily dose of entertainment.
Columnist Wayne Bell from www.fayettevilleflyer.com analyzes the new report on American viewing habits released by New York Magazine’s web site, Culture Vulture.
“Theme from Dallas” by Jerrold Immel