Free News Arkansas: May 30, 2025
In today’s episode of Free News Arkansas – Daily Briefing (May 30, 2025), we’re covering the biggest stories shaping the Natural State: 🛑 $57 million approved for designing a new mega-prison in Franklin County — but lawmakers haven’t even funded the prison yet.
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In today’s episode of Free News Arkansas – Daily Briefing (May 30, 2025), we’re covering the biggest stories shaping the Natural State: 🛑 $57 million approved for designing a new mega-prison in Franklin County — but lawmakers haven’t even funded the prison yet. What’s going on behind the scenes? 💊 Prescription drug giants CVS and Express Scripts are suing Arkansas over a new law banning PBMs from owning pharmacies. Is this about patient access — or protecting profits? 📉 The state dissolves the Blytheville School Board , citing financial chaos and academic failure. What comes next for the struggling district? 🔵 Democrats rally in Little Rock , promising to rebuild the party even in deep-red Arkansas. Can they flip the 2nd District? 🎸 Plus: your Arkansas weekend roundup — Vince Gill, Wiz Khalifa, rodeos, BBQ, blues festivals, and the Razorbacks take the field. 👉 Subscribe for daily updates and real Arkansas news — without the fluff or the spin. 🎙 Hosted by Free News Arkansas
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