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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On today's show, a change to the Federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act is taking effect and putting pressure on museums and institutions. Plus, backers of a new development in Springdale say it is a way to address an affordable housing challenge. And, Kasey Ramirez’ “Storm Series” of images places structures in climate peril. -
A law passed in Arkansas last year calls for the creation of a donation-funded memorial on state capitol grounds, to memorialize aborted fetuses. Finding a tasteful design is proving difficult.
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Corrigan talked about the critic's process and censorship in an interview with Little Rock Public Radio's Josie Lenora. -
On today's show, filmmakers explore accents across Arkansas and what they mean. Also, the NWA Business Journal dives into why certain areas experience economic success. Plus, Little Rock Public Radio has a conversation with Maureen Corrigan.
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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. -
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.)
