In this week’s episode of The Arkansas Newswrap, hosts Daniel Breen and Brandon Tabor discuss the latest from the Arkansas legislative session, focusing on a bill that bans affirmative action, which is now awaiting the governor's signature. Other key topics include legislation aimed at ending the government shutdown in Jefferson County, a series of bills on the ballot initiative process, and two education-related bills: free breakfast for students and a ban on cell phone use during school hours. The episode also highlights Fayetteville's reaffirmation as a welcoming city, the controversy surrounding the proposed dissolution of the Arkansas Educational Television Commission, and the proposed statue commemorating the integration of Hoxie schools.
01:09 Arkansas Legislature Recap
08:02 Northeast Arkansas Lawmakers Breakdown
15:02 Fayetteville Reaffirms Itself As A 'Welcoming City'
20:44 Odds and Ends: U.S. Prosecutor 'Fired', Remembering Jim Guy Tucker