Josie Lenora
Politics/Government ReporterJosie Lenora is the Politics/Government Reporter for KUAR News. She covers anything involving city government, the legislature or the governor's office. Josie has listened to KUAR and NPR since she was a young child growing up in Little Rock, and is thrilled to give back to an organization she loves. Josie began her radio career as a KUAR intern and worked her way up to a full-time reporter position. Josie has a B.A. degree in English/ Creative writing from Hendrix College in Conway. When she is not at work, Josie renovates the insides of old dollhouses and listens to as many podcasts as she can fit in a day. She also loves hearing from listeners.
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Today on The Outline: How a government shutdown could impact Arkansas' agriculture industry, COVID-19 vaccine boosters available for University of Arkansas staff and students, and marking the desegregation of Little Rock Central High 66 years later. -
The FOIA bill Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders initially proposed is very different from the one that gained final approval from lawmakers last week, Little Rock Public Radio's Josie Lenora reports.
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On today's show, taking a look at public transportation's current situation and future in the region. Plus, an Arkansas true crime story from the Pryor Center. Also, Little Rock Public Radio explores how last week's special legislative session affected FOIA laws in the state.
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Arkansas has dropped the course saying it does not comply with what they want to offer. The course had been part of a pilot program. (Story aired on ATC on Aug. 22, 2023.)
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On today's show, a partnership between Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and downtown Bentonville restaurants to fight food insecurity. Plus, noisy crypto mining,, eponyms, and much more.
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Across the U.S., efforts by Republican state lawmakers to restrict drag performances for kids have been scuttled, blocked or vetoed. (Story aired on Weekend All Things Considered on July 29, 2023.)
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Across the country, efforts by state Republicans to restrict drag performances in front of kids have fallen short. Bills have been scuttled, blocked, vetoed and more.
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On today's show, the continued dialog around teacher pay in Arkansas. Plus, stories of the Arkansas Delta courtesy of the Listening Lab, the band Dial Up heads to Tulsa with their very 90s sound, and much more.
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Arkansas teacher pay has been an ongoing discussion for a long time. But with Arkansas LEARNS passed by legislators, the conversations have increased.
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On today's show, KUAR's Josie Lenora ends a two-part series on how Arkansas libraries are preparing for a state law affecting access to certain books. Also, a conversation with John Colbert, Fayetteville Public Schools' first African American principal, special education teacher and superintendent. Plus, Women of Oz Sunset Summit scheduled for September and more.
