Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders comments on FEMA's storm aid denial and highlights legislative developments in maternal health. A federal appeals court hears arguments over a disputed section of the LEARNS Act. Other stories include a proposed constitutional amendment on direct democracy, a summit on food insecurity, Naloxone outreach in rural areas, updated unemployment data, and NBA playoff results. This episode was hosted by A-State News Practicum student Averi Besancon.
00:00 – Intro
00:30 – Governor Sanders comments on FEMA’s storm aid denial
01:19 – Sanders highlights legislative action on maternal health
02:02 – Rep. McCullough responds to maternal health bill outcome
02:40 – Court hears appeal on LEARNS Act section
03:09 – New prison bill fails but construction moves forward
04:42 – AG Griffin rejects direct democracy amendment proposal
05:16 – Summit addresses food insecurity across Arkansas
06:43 – Rural outreach expands awareness of Naloxone
07:38 – Unemployment rate increases slightly in March
08:29 – Thunder defeat Grizzlies in NBA playoff opener
