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Ozarks At Large
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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.
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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.
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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.
Arkansas DHS officials say that more than 55,000 Arkansans have expressed their intent to enroll in the Arkansas Private Option. September revenue for the state is reported as higher than August numbers. Arkansas National Guard members feel the pressure of the federal shutdown. Arvest announces plans to acquire a North Little Rock-based bank. And Greer's Ferry Lake celebrates its 50th anniversary.
"Morning Star" by the Lumineers
A thirty-two million dollar grant has been awarded to the University of Arkansas' College of Education and Health Professions.
Walton Arts Center released a study yesterday showing that field trips to the arts center have positive impacts on school children. We learn more about that, and get a preview of the production "Bear State of Mind."
A rolling science lab pulled into the parking lot at Greer Lingle Middle School this week in Rogers.
"Not Miserable" by Frightened Rabbit
Many events benefitting non-profit organizations are taking place in the coming weeks.