Economics

Fayetteville Public Library employees are raising concerns about pay disparity and a difficult work environment. The problems were raised last week at the library's board of trustees meeting. Ozarks at Large's Daniel Caruth brings us this report.

Residents of the Wedington Place Senior Apartments in Fayetteville were told this month that their rent would increase—anywhere from 50% to 70%. Tenants and their families are pushing back.

On today's show, the city of Fayetteville is beginning to implement its climate action plan. Also, Points of Departure features a conversation with Muhammed Yunus, the man behind microloans who is now serving as an interim leader in Bangladesh. Plus, the Doula Alliance of Arkansas wants to have better maternal health outcomes in Arkansas.

A recent study from Heartland Forward explores the health challenges mothers in Arkansas and surrounding states face and the economic case for improving them.

Over the weekend, Bella Vista hosted its annual city-wide garage sale, where residents register their address and offer up any items they want to sell to neighbors and strangers. This year's sale had more than 450 participating households.

Federal lawmakers are urging the U.S. Postal Service to reconsider plans to shift services from several mail processing facilities, including one in Fayetteville.

According to a survey, Arkansas ranks dead last in the U.S. in financial literacy.

On today's show, a local nonprofit is trying to grow the skateboarding scene in northwest Arkansas. Also, we continue our series "TEA: the Transgender Experience in Arkansas." Plus, two musicians travel to all 50 states in search of unity.

In the first episode of the new season of Points of Departure, hosts Laurence and Rogelio speak with Martin Wolf of eco-friendly cleaning product maker Seventh Generation.

A local group is petitioning to put Sunday alcohol sales on the ballot for Fayetteville this November.