Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Arkansas' tax policy and legislative challenges: Rex Nelson and Michael Cook discuss budget issues, tax cuts, and education funding.

Roby Brock interviews Speaker Designate Brian Evans on his leadership style, upcoming special session, tax cuts, and bipartisan approach on Talk Business and Politics.

Evans was elected as the speaker of the House designate last week. He said he is working with leadership on a special session to address possible tax cuts and the Game & Fish Commission.

This week: Arkansas Game & Fish Commission's budget crisis, MidCon VC Summit in Bentonville aims for investor diversity, and preserving histories with Dr. C.W. Campbell.

Roby Brock and John Brummett discuss Arkansas' legislative halt over a budget dispute, leading to a special session, drawing parallels with U.S. House issues.

Thursday, a second attempt was made to fund the department after ongoing controversy about the directors salary.

Program boosts business growth in central Arkansas. Fayetteville transforms dam into preserve. Officials discuss protecting a duck hunting area in Northeast Arkansas.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission held public meetings in Pocahontas and Jonesboro to get feedback about the Dave Donaldson Black River Wildlife Management Area renovations. The AGFC is working on plans to renovate the area to address flooding, conserve the bottomland hardwood waterfowl, and the conservation of Red Oak trees. Some community members are frustrated with the agency.

Jonesboro officials have confirmed that the black bear that caused a stir in the city has apparently left.

Arkansans will have the opportunity to receive incentives if they get vaccinated for COVID-19. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday those who receive a vaccine going forward can take their vaccination card to a local health unit starting June 1 to choose between two incentives.