
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.
For the last Sunday of the month we have an overview of theater for the coming weeks, including the production of Waiting to be Invited by S.M. Shephard-Massat on the University of Arkansas campus.
Becca Martin Brown gives the down low on a new museum exhibit in Springdale that explores the history of the city, particularly it's original name.
"Springdale Blues" by Gus Cannon
The non-profit Merlin Foundation established in 1993 has helped thousands of children victimized by physical and sexual abuse across a six-county north Arkansas region. A benefit gala will take place April 2 to help the foundation.
Here are the selections for today's pop culture montage celebrating the Easter Bunny.
Cadbury Bunny – 1980’s Cadbury Egg Commercial
Jessica Rabbit – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Harvey
Little Bunny Foo Foo
1980’s Trix Commercial
“White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane
The latest from the Arkansas Legislature, construction work on Fayetteville's roundabout, Good Friday closings and more.
"Lonesome Pine" by Blue Highway