The Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace begin enrolling residents for coverage yesterday, though demand was so high it made it difficult for many to access the Web site for the exchange. The effects of the federal shutdown are still being weighed, including the shutdown of National Wildlife Refuges and the eventual impacts on research at the University of Arkansas. And a statewide prescription drug take-back program grows with sixty more drop-off locations added across the state yesterday.
Ozarks At Large
Ahead on Ozarks: An unusually significant Tuesday as the health care exchange goes live in Arkansas today and the rhetoric in Washington, DC escalates as the federal government comes to a halt. John Brummett will talk to Roby Brock about a particularly contentious time in politics. Plus, what the government shutdown means for Beaver Lake, and the muralist Maser leaves a multi-colored mark on Springdale.
From fishing for a cure, cycling at Hobbs State Park and more, there are several opportunities to get out and enjoy the fall weather.
Maser, an artist from Ireland, was back in Arkansas to work on another new piece of public art.
Becca Martin Brown says the first day of October is a good time to become aware of all things Halloween happening for the next 30 days in the region.
The shutdown that went into effect at midnight last night is already impacting operations at Beaver Lake, though more impacts could be felt if the shutdown continues.
Roby Brock, from Talk Business Arkansas, discusses health care and the federal shutdown with John Brummett, political columnist.Governor Mike Beebe speaks about potential effects the federal government shutdown will have on Arkansas, while the state Department of Health works out a deal with the USDA to keep a nutrition program running for now. And the Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace begins open enrollment today even with the federal government shutdown in place.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks at Large, we meet an emerging Ozarks Marshallese community organizer. Plus, we talk to the author of "Arkansas Late in the Civil War."
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how the Office of Human Concern is helping low-income residents stay warm this winter. Plus, a conversation with a cast member of I Love Lucy Live on Stage.
The Joint Budget Committee of the Arkansas LEgislature hears from Arkansas Department of Human Services regarding funding for the state's Private Option expansion of Medicaid, while a new Talk Business Arkansas-Hendrix College poll suggests that Arkansans are supportive of the program. And, Crawford County officials are hopeful that voters will be supportive of a sales tax increase that would fund construction and operation of a new county jail.
"Daydreamer" by Young the Giant
The commercial killing of horses for food ended in the U.S. six years ago, but was revived in 2011. Three horse slaughterhouses were set to open in the U.S., including one in Missouri. But on Jan. 16th Congress declined funding USDA inspections for horse meatpacking plants, basically shutting down the industry. (Photo: “Trixie” an Amish plow horse saved from slaughter by an Ozarks horse rescue.)
In the latest installment of our spaces series, we go behind-the-scenes at KNWA to learn what it takes to produce an evening newscast.
Even though the dance troupe is difficult to describe, Becca suggests watching them tomorrow at Walton Arts Center.
The recent removal of trees along a Springdale roadway spurred a long thought-after tree farm in Springdale
"All or Nothing at All" by Switchfoot
