Ozarks At Large

Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large

Thursday, May 1, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a look at the increasing educational accountability standards placed on the nation's 5-year-olds. Plus, Michael Pakko discusses the state's economy, and more.
Tomorrow night two documentary films by Hakim Belabbes will be screened at the Fayetteville Public Library. We have a conversation with the filmmaker.
"Gnawa Diffusions" by Ya Laymi
A busy March for theater in our region includes a musical adaptation of a favorite children's book at the Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale
Arkansas receives a $43 million grant to help the state lower health care costs while increasing the quality of service, In Governor Mike Beebe's absence, Lieutenant Governor Mark Darr signs into law a bill privatizing a list of concealed carry permit holders. And, more information is released from the newest Talk Business-Hendrix College Poll.
"Falling Away With You" by Muse
A bipartisan duo of Arkansas legislators plan to file a bill this session to end wage theft in the workplace. Jacqueline Froelich gives us an update from the bill's sponsors, and she speaks with a state wage theft expert.
Roby Brock from our content partner TalkBusiness has updates on the latest business and political headlines from around the state including the support for a super project, the support for expanding Medicaid, and more.