Capitol View: UCA President Houston Davis, columnist John Brummett
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – It was a very busy legislative session, particularly on the education front.
Capitol View host Roby Brock met with University of Central Arkansas president Houston Davis to discuss ACCESS, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' higher education reform bill, and collaboration with other schools.
Roby then talks with Arkansas Democrat-Gazette columnist John Brummett to discuss the overview of the recent legislative session.
Capitol View airs on Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
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