Rural Roots: Chris Scallion
We’re joined by Chris Scallion from Paron for the second episode of our Rural Roots series. Take a listen as Chris describes life growing up in rural Arkansas and his aspirations for the future of the place he calls home. Signup for RCA emails at:rca@thenewrural.org Listen to Podcast
Rural Roots: Ebony Broadnax
We’re kicking off our Fall 2021 season with a series titled Rural Roots. We’re talking to individuals residing in or from communities that RCA works with and alongside. On the first episode, we have Ebony Broadnax from Dermott, Arkansas. Ebony is a health and wellness specialist who moved back home to help create a better […]
Conversation with Kristin Higgins: Redistricting and Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Kristin Higgins (UADA-AR Public Policy Center) joins us to discuss proposed constitutional amendments and redistricting. Subscribe to the AR Public Policy Center monthly newsletter on ballot issues: https://tinyurl.com/4dvpchbj uaex.uada.edu/ballot uaex.uada.edu/ppc https://www.uaex.edu/business-communities/public-policy-center/arkansas-redistricting.aspx Listen to Podcast
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Williams provides an update on Week 4 of the Arkansas 93rd General Assembly. Listen to Podcast
2021, we’re here!
On this episode, Williams talks about some of the bills and issues that RCA will follow during the 2021 AR Legislative Session. Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us Listen to Podcast
2020 Highlights
The Representing Rural podcast was launched in August 2020. RCA held its first Rural Pitch Competition in November 2020.
Rural challenges and Post Election 2020-Part 2
Part 2 of the sit down with RCA Staff-Matt Grandon and Candy Webb. Listen to Podcast
Rural Challenges and Post Election 2020
RCA staff Lincoln Barnett and Tanya Broadnax joined to talk about challenges in their regions. Listen to Podcast
Rural Challenges and Post Election 2020
The Election is over, now what? We’re still here; still advocating for rural Arkansas. RCA Staffers Matt Grandon and Candy Webb joined to discuss rural challenges and Post Election 2020. This is a two-part conversation. Part 2 will be released next week. Listen to Podcast
The Arkansas Coalition for Community Schools
Jerri Derlikowski (Forward Arkansas) joined us to talk about the Arkansas Coalition for Community Schools and how they are moving to support community schools in rural Arkansas. Jerri can be directly contacted at jderlikowski@forwardarkansas.org Listen to Podcast