This week: Our extraordinary intern, Milo Strain, fills us in on the tragic story of a shooting in the CALS Children’s Library parking lot. Plus, Benji, Austin and Omaya discuss a new lawsuit challenging the LEARNS school voucher program, the upcoming special session, and the GOP decision to close the party’s primary elections to Republicans only.
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Stories discussed this week:
More tax cuts incoming: Governor calls special session next week
https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/11/more-tax-cuts-incoming-governor-calls-special-session-next-week
We can blame one of the clumsiest politicians in Arkansas history for next week’s special session https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/13/we-can-blame-one-of-the-clumsiest-politicians-in-arkansas-history-for-next-weeks-special-session
Fight! GOP fissures laid bare as Arkansas Republicans vote to close primaries https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/10/fight-gop-fissures-laid-bare-as-arkansas-republicans-vote-to-close-primaries
Father shot by 11-year-old son in library parking lot has long history of crime, drug abuse and child neglect https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/12/father-shot-by-11-year-old-son-in-library-parking-lot-has-long-history-of-crime-drug-abuse-and-child-neglect
Lawsuit challenges LEARNS voucher program as unconstitutional: https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2024/06/10/lawsuit-challenges-learns-voucher-program-as-unconstitutional
Endorsements:
Arkansas Times Film Series screens ’35 Shots of Rum’ (2008) Tuesday night
https://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2024/06/13/arkansas-times-film-series-screens-35-shots-of-rum-2008-tuesday-night
The Sympathizer: https://www.hbo.com/the-sympathizer
Kami Renee: https://soundcloud.com/soulsistakami/landr-recharge-m-m-balanced