Cryptocurrency

Josie Lenora with Little Rock Public Radio joins Ozarks at Large’s Kyle Kellams to discuss the previous week of the 95th Arkansas General Assembly and look forward to the next.

Lawmakers discussed a bill to ban cryptocurrency mines within 30 miles of five military facilities this week. Republican Senator Ricky Hill of Cabot sponsored Senate Bill 60.

A renewed effort to ignite civic discussion and engagement is underway. On today's show, we hear about Last night’s listening session on the University of Arkansas campus. Also, a new northwest Arkansas voice of guidance is listening to your questions, and we have some inquiries for her. Plus, the news with Michael Tilley, the happenings with April Wallace and the movies with Courtney Lanning.

House Bill 1799 passed through the Arkansas legislature swiftly and became Act 851. Now, legislators on both sides of the aisle are raising concerns about the impact of cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas.

On today's show, some Arkansans are concerned about cryptocurrency mining— Others say it’s critical for the future. Also, more than a thousand people came to a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Buffalo National River. Plus, celebrating LGBTQ+ history month.

On today's show, a former Eureka Springs tourist motel is converted into apartments to offer more affordable housing. Plus, an Arkansas lawmaker reconsiders a cryptocurrency mine law he initially supported, local music events and more.

Today on The Outline: Lawmakers rethink restrictions on cryptocurrency mines. Also, Northwest Arkansas endures record-high sales taxes. Plus, Walmart and PepsiCo collaborate to support farmers.

The Ozarks at Large team is back with new stories covering topics from cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas, to the stalling LEARNS Act.

A new cryptocurrency mine in Faulkner County, and another proposed for construction in Boone County in Harrison are among nearly a dozen such facilities in Arkansas, experts said. These high-power digital data centers generate valuable virtual currency such as Bitcoin. But crypto mining can also generate noise pollution, tons of carbon emissions -- and concerns about foreign investors.

We wrap up some of the week's news: crypto provides problems for many, another big bike designation for Bentonville, get those flu shots and Arkansas swimming is ranked.