Bente Birkeland has been reporting on state legislative issues for KUNC and Rocky Mountain Community Radio since 2006. Originally, from Minnesota, Bente likes to hike and ski in her spare time. She keeps track of state politics throughout the year but is especially busy during the annual legislative session from January through early May.
Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics joins Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams to discussion potential federal budget cuts that could impact funding for Fort Smith National Historic Site, the uptick in building activity in the metro, and more.