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Arkansas Legislature Approves Voter ID Requirement

Arkansas lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to legislation that would require voters to show photo ID before casting a ballot. read more >
Government & Politics

House Advances Arkansas Voter ID Legislation

The Arkansas House has passed a bill that would require state voters to present photo identification before casting a ballot. read more >
Sue Scott
Government & Politics

Legislative Roundup: Guns Become Automatic Issue With General Assembly

The 89th General Assembly has yet to finish writing its chapter in the big book of Arkansas state legislatures. But if Chapter 89 were printed this week, then surely “guns” would be in the title. Legislation devoted to guns dominated the action again last week. read more >
Government & Politics

Arkansas Senate Approves Voter ID Legislation

The Arkansas Senate has approved a proposal to require voters to show photo identification before they can cast a ballot. read more >
Republican Sen. Bryan King of Green Forest.
Government & Politics

State Senate Panel Approves Voter ID Bill But Democrats Cry Suppression

Arkansas voters would be required to show photo identification before casting a ballot under legislation advanced by a Senate panel Thursday, but Democrats question the cost of the requirement and whether it's aimed at suppressing votes. read more >
Republican Sen. Bryan King of Green Forest.
Government & Politics / Legal

Arkansas Panel Approves Guns in Church Measure

The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would allow concealed handguns in churches in Arkansas. read more >
Republican Sen. Bryan King of Green Forest.
Government & Politics

Arkansas Legislature Enters Week 2 With Guns Blazing

Sen. Bryan King’s bill to allow concealed-carry permit holders to “carry” in churches that OK the practice advanced out of committee, as did a resolution urging the federal government not to mess with the Second Amendment. read more >
Republican Sen. Bryan King of Green Forest.
Government & Politics / Legal

Arkansas Senate Delays Vote on Bryan King’s Guns in Church Bill

The Arkansas Senate is waiting until next week to vote on a proposal that would allow concealed handguns in churches. read more >
Government & Politics / Legal

State Senate Committee Approves Proposal for Guns in Church

An Arkansas legislative panel has advanced a proposal to allow concealed handguns in churches after rejecting an effort to require places of worship to carry more insurance if they permit firearms. read more >
Education / Government & Politics / Legal

Bryan King, Denny Altes File Bills to Allow Guns in Church, on Campus

Arkansas lawmakers are proposing measures that would expand the places where people can carry concealed handguns — including churches and college campuses. read more >