The ballot for Arkansas' 2014 election cycle is changing...again. Michael Tilley from, The City Wire discusses the latest changes.
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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.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a movement in Fayetteville is encouraging residents to be kind to others, not just on Valentine's Day, but all year long. Plus, extremely cold temperatures and out of the ordinary snow storms have some wondering about climate change. We speak with one U of A researcher about global warming's effects on vegetation. And, two R&B divas perform in the region, Becca Martin Brown tells us what's up and more.
February is a month of compassion in Fayetteville. We hear this story of compassion from Kristina Andazola.
Two legendary performers will headline a free concert at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers this month.
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.
Charles Baum was both a philanthropist and a baseball lover. We learn more about the man behind the Arkansas Razorback's baseball stadium.
Roby Brock with our content partner Talk Business Arkansas asks speaker of the Arkansas House, Davy Carter, about the private option.
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.
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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.
Becca Martin Brown from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers has more details about the Artosphere Festival that starts today.
The University of Arkansas campus was the site of a Finals Car Smash fundraiser yesterday where students paid a buck to take a swing at an old car. Ozarks at Large’s Antoinette Grajeda has the story.
Ozarks at Large’s Sophie Kid talks to Catalina Ortega, a flute instructor at the University of Arkansas.
To listen to Ortega talk about the history and the characteristics of the flute, click here.
Jodi Beznoska from Walton Arts Center talks about the festival and other upcoming events at the arts center.
State officials prepare for a Medicaid shortfall; Prescription Drug Take-Back Day celebrated last weekend collects more than 10,000 pounds of expired drugs; and more – on today’s Segment A.
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