Arkansas Legislature

A new report from the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy identifies low pay, high turnover, and complex regulations as key challenges for child care providers and recommends state-backed support to strengthen the workforce.

Two special elections will fill vacancies left by Sen. Gary Stubblefield’s death and Rep. Carlton Wing’s resignation. Political scientist John C. Davis explains the process, timeline and legal questions surrounding both races.

On today's show, we analyze two vacancy elections in the Arkansas Legislature. Additionally, we learn about creating art while being a parent and witnessing your home country at war. Plus, the latest Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report.

Arkansas lawmakers met on Monday and heard about how the federal government shutdown is impacting some state programs, according to Little Rock Public Radio.

Researchers from Northeastern University and the Commonwealth Fund discuss how climate change is straining U.S. health systems, driving new risks, and shaping state policy responses — including in Arkansas.

Fayetteville became the first city in Arkansas to pass a Firefighters Bill of Rights, ensuring fair investigations, civil protections, and permanent safeguards for firefighters on and off the job.

Randy Dixon of the Pryor Center joins Kyle Kellams to share archival footage and family stories about Oscar Alagood, a pioneering KATV newsman, state senator, and businessman whose legacy shaped Arkansas media and politics.

On today' show, we learn that Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is sharing more indigenous artwork through a landmark acquisition. We also hear how the University of Arkansas is sharing an important part of Fayetteville and American history. Plus, a new edition of "The Other Way" with Becca Martin Brown.

On today's trip to the archives from the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History, host Randy Dixon looks back at the life and legacy of Wilbur D. Mills, featuring archival audio and tributes from Bill Clinton, Ted Kennedy and other political leaders.

A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court decision to block Arkansas’ ban on teaching so-called critical race theory. The two rulings boil down to opposite interpretations of the First Amendment. Little Rock Public Radio’s Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora discuss the rulings.