Arkansas Times' Week in Review December 15th, 2023

Arkansas Times' Week in Review Podcast

On this week's podcast, Austin and Benji dig into the state Board of Corrections' suspension of the governor's corrections secretary, Joe Profiri. (Note: We recorded this episode midday on Friday, Dec. 15; a few hours later, a Pulaski County circuit judge granted a temporary restraining order requested by the Board of Corrections. Catch up on the latest on the Arkansas Blog.)
Austin and Benji also discuss the Little Rock School District's approval of a (hugely) increased construction budget for the new West high school. Austin Bailey catches up on the city beat with reporter Mary Hennigan. And, endorsements from Benji and Omaya.
Among the stories referenced in this episode:

• Board suspends corrections secretary, says governor’s power grab violates constitution https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/14/board-of-corrections-suspends-profiri-with-pay?fbclid=IwAR16UgCyslUsacY0Vm83QQXKq3AFMsUTMRe_U8dABoLSBSKvfSj0f_X70Tg
• Court sides with Board of Corrections over governor, blocks new laws over prisons authority https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/15/court-sides-with-board-of-corrections-over-governor-blocks-new-state-laws-over-prisons-authority?fbclid=IwAR2jEOOeb5ZwF12yhPXo2xibDPFjmiC1GN9EMPA5ByPwV0cWvrTaLk2PgSo
• The LR school board approves plans for West high school after huge price jump https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2023/12/14/lr-school-board-approves-plans-for-west-high-school-after-huge-price-jump?fbclid=IwAR3WC2pUv51EK5P2GimpyYIII54bKH9TGrr1O-Z_XKnoOYgtCtcWWaj-Gug
• Arkansas Times Film Series screens ‘Imitation of Life’ (1959) Tuesday night https://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2023/12/13/arkansas-times-film-series-screens-imitation-of-life-1959-tuesday-night