
Ozarks At Large




Arkansas's new state treasurer is reshaping policies of the office based on input from employees of the division. The 2014 fiscal year begins today with a new budget for the state, which includes increased spending for Medicaid and higher education. Today is the deadline for public input on the state's new voter ID law. Political commentators ruminate on Tom Cotton's chances for running a successful Senate campaign against Mark Pryor. And, Benton County starts looking at building a new courts building to replace the current one, built in 1928.



In our weekly review of the headlines, we take a look at groups and organizations that are on the hook for more money, and one organization getting a sizable amount of money.




Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, raising the minimum wage in Arkansas. Plus, we have a report on regional accents.
Roby Brock from www.talkbusiness.net looks back at some key legislations of the 88th General Assembly.
Arkansas Charter School accountability and limits were considered by the Arkansas Legislature this session. Several measures passed through committee, one unanimously, indicating increasing political support for public school choice. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the outcome
Walton Arts Center's Jodi Beznoska gives a rundown of April performances and events.
Golden Living, a family of healthcare companies, will create 200 jobs in the Fort Smith region over the next two years. Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com also discusses media shield law and other issues.
"Two Highways" by Alison Krauss & Union Station
Becca discusses things to do on the last day of March.
"Basin Street Blues" by Canadian Brass