
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.
State officials continue to seek a solution to the teacher insurance crisis in Arkansas. New numbers are out regarding Arkansas students' achievements on Advanced Placement tests. And, the Connecting Arkansas Internet Conference is being held in Little Rock this week.
"The Wreck of the Old 97" by Flatt and Scruggs
Michael Tilley, from The City Wire, discusses another takeover attempt for USA Truck and other business items from the week.
Ozark Hall has been part of the central part of the University of Arkansas campus for decades. A years-long renovation was formally introduced yesterday.
Becca Martin Brown, from Northwest Arkansas Newspapers, says a concert tomorrow in Pea Ridge offers a rare audio apportunity.
Harrison-based National Park Radio will perform in Eureka Springs and Fayetteville tomorrow.