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Ozarks at Large

Attempting to nix sales tax for period products, Bonnie Montgomery

By Kyle Kellams,

Matthew Moore, Jack Travis, Randy Wilburn

Published October 17, 2023 at 1:21 PM CDT

On today's show, a proposed amendment in Arkansas to remove sales tax for period products. Also, considering what the Ozarks have been, are and might become. Plus, Bonnie Montgomery has country and roots music in her soul, but she’s long loved other music too.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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