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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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.
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Saline County and Pulaski County are currently bracing for the impacts of a law regulating books found in their libraries.
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On today's show, Arkansas ranked 43rd in the nation for overall child well-being for the second consecutive year, according to the 2023 KIDS COUNT Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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A display of LGBTQ-themed books at the Crawford County Library has triggered a series of debates about children's literature and the separation of church and state.
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On today's Ozarks at Large, a monument honoring Confederate Veterans buried in Eureka Springs City cemetery was recently built on a private burial plot. Also, restoration efforts continue on the childhood home of Little Rock Nine member Ernest Green. Plus, cycling in Northwest Arkansas generates $150 million, book recommendations with Pastor Clint Schnekloth and more.
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Cycling brought in almost $160 million to Northwest Arkansas, according to a report from the Walton Family Foundation. Plus, efforts continue to restore the former home of Ernest Green, a member of the Little Rock Nine. Also, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders named Mark Ryall the next director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage, and more.
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On today's show, after an AI traffic detection system was successfully tested, 10 artificially intelligent traffic lights are to be installed in Springdale. Also, the Little Rick Nine are honored, the musical Violet opens this week and more.