Arkansas Government

On Saturday, the U.S. military joined with Israel to strike three nuclear sites in Iran. Earlier that day, before those strikes, Roby Brock with Talk Business & Politics spoke with Congressman Rick Crawford of Arkansas’ first district and the chair of the House Intelligence Committee.

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted by a slim majority for H.R. 4, a bill to rescind spending previously approved by Congress that would provide foreign aid and fund public media. One of those to vote in favor of rescission was Rep. French Hill, a Republican of Little Rock, who spoke to Talk Business & Politics.

On today's show, we hear from the CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation about the 2025 Kids Count Data Book and the state of childhood well-being in the U.S. Also, we learn that "West of Greatness" is a product of an old friendship. Plus, trivia night across NWA.

Last week, Democratic officials met in Little Rock to discuss the direction of the party. At the meeting, Ken Martin, the recently elected chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), explained how the party can win back voters. He said he doesn’t see a need for the party to change its policy positions, but to change its branding.

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership is celebrating 20 years of service. On today's show, we hear how they'll mark the occasions at this year's Bats and Bluegrass festival. Also today, the deep connection between the U.S. in the 20th century and three legendary jazz musicians. Plus, a walkthrough of the renovated David W. Mullins Library on the University of Arkansas campus.

President Donald Trump’s budget bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by just one vote and heads to the Senate next. All four Arkansas representatives voted in favor, including Rick Crawford in Arkansas' first district.

Plans to build a controversial prison are moving forward in a western Arkansas community. Little Rock Public Radio’s Josie Lenora has more on one group's objection to the project.

A bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies within local governments has gained final approval in the Arkansas Legislature. Yesterday, members of the House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 520.

Little Rock Public Radio's Josie Lenora takes us through another busy week at the Arkansas legislature.

Today's show features more updates from the Arkansas Legislature. How the latest version of what we’re calling bird flu can have an effect on animals, people and the economy, as well as this year's SHE: Festival of Women in Music at the University of Arkansas. Today's show features more updates from the Arkansas Legislature. How the latest version of what we’re calling bird flu can have an effect on animals, people and the economy, as well as this year's SHE: Festival of Women in Music at the University of Arkansas.