In this episode of Talk Business and Politics, host Roby Brock welcomes Representatives Aaron Pilkington and Ashley Hudson from the Arkansas Legislature's Future Caucus. The conversation covers the recent election of Representative Brian Evans as Speaker of the House, Governor Sarah Sanders' State of the State Address, and key legislative agendas. Topics include bipartisan efforts to eliminate the grocery tax, controversial higher education reforms, and equitable funding formulas for state universities. Both guests share insights on working collaboratively across party lines to address pressing issues for younger generations.
00:35 Arkansas Legislature Kicks Off
00:59 Future Caucus: Millennials and Gen Z in Politics
02:24 Governor Sanders' State of the State Address
02:37 Debate on Eliminating the Grocery Tax
03:26 Controversial Changes in Higher Education
03:52 First Amendment Rights and Academic Freedom
07:07 Funding Formula for Higher Education
07:59 Conclusion and Further Resources
