Know the News - Arkansas FOI survives

March 31, 2023 00:47:28
Know the News - Arkansas FOI survives
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Know the News - Arkansas FOI survives

Mar 31 2023 | 00:47:28

/

Hosted By

Dave Perozek

Show Notes

An attempt to rewrite and significantly weaken Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act failed this week, as a legislative committee resoundingly defeated HB 1726.

A coalition of media members and private citizens mobilized to fight the proposal. But the fight might not be over just yet.

We’ll talk about the bill and importance of the FOIA on today’s Know the News Podcast.

 

Don't miss the latest news in Northwest Arkansas, sign up for our free newsletters at: nwaonline.com/email/
 
Support you local news, subscribe at: nwaonline.com/podcast23/

Other Episodes

Episode 0

August 20, 2021 00:42:06
Episode Cover

What changes can NWA and the River Valley expect from the new census numbers?

After months of delay, local leaders are finally getting a look at detailed census data, which will be used to determine everything from state...

Listen

Episode

August 18, 2023 00:27:00
Episode Cover

What to expect from the 2023 Fort Smith Film Festival

The third annual Fort Smith International Film Festival is Aug. 25-26. We talk with festival founder Brian Chase Goldsmith about what to expect from...

Listen

Episode

June 07, 2019 00:51:55
Episode Cover

Beaver Watershed

Beaver Lake has been the water supply for much of Northwest Arkansas for nearly 55 years. But without steps to protect it, its capacity...

Listen