Arkansas Week is a weekly public affairs and news analysis program that features newsmakers, experts, and political pundits on issues relevant to Arkansans. The program brings news beyond the soundbite providing in-depth conversations about health, education, the economy, politics, and much more. Arkansas Week, produced by PBS Arkansas, premieres each Friday and repeats on Sundays and Mondays.

Rep. Jimmy Gazaway of Paragould; and Sen. Ben Gilmore of Crossett discuss their “truth in sentencing” bill. Then, news on the administration and first days of the legislative session from three pairs of eyes watching it: Andrew DeMillo, Capitol bureau chief of the Associated Press; Steve Brawner, independent journalist; and Josie Lenora, Politics and Government Reporter for KUAR.