Arkansas Legislature

One of the biggest tasks for the Arkansas Legislature is crafting the state's budget. Roby Brock, with our partner Talk Business & Politics, talks with state Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-White County) about the process so far.

State Rep. Julie Mayberry has proposed House Bill 1103, which would create a universal newborn home nurse program free of charge to all in Arkansas.

This week delivered snow and another week of the Arkansas Legislature. We look back at some of the events from the past few days.

Roby Brock, with our partner Talk Business & Politics, asks Rex Nelson, the senior editor at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, what he's observed in the first few days of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' term.

On today's show, a pop-up procurement museum is displayed at the University of Arkansas’ Walton College of Business. State Sen. Gary Stubblefield, R - Branch, sponsors a bill classifying a drag performance as an adult-oriented business. Also, Buddy Hasten, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas CEO, discusses international, national and state energy policy. Also, collecting comprehensive Ozark folklore, local music and more.

An Arkansas lawmaker wants drag shows regulated.

On today's show, the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum turns 75 and the NPR Student Podcast Challenge returns. Plus, Roby Brock, editor-in-chief of Talk Business & Politics, speaks with state Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View, about Medicaid enrollment. Also, the Haymakers will perform at the Ozark Mountain Music Festival and more.

A bill has been pre-filed for the 2023 general session that would ban the use of the social media app TikTok on any government-issued device. Experts and lawmakers weigh in on the impact of such a decision.

After 86 years of statehood, women were finally allowed to serve in the state legislature in Arkansas. 100 years later, authors Lindsley and Stephen Smith celebrate the nearly 150 women who have led their constituents.

On today's show, how the Church of God in Christ shaped the life of Cavlin White Jr., the associate dean of the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. Plus, after right-to-work's anniversary in Arkansas, a Fayetteville Starbucks becomes the state's first location to unionize. Also, the Arkansas Future Caucus will host discussion tomorrow in Bentonville and more.