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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 >
With Gov. Mike Beebe out of the state, Lt. Gov. Mark Darr signed into law a bill that would make secret the names of concealed carry permit holders as bill sponsors Sen. Bruce Holland (left), R-Greenwood, and Rep. Andy Davis, R-Little Rock, looked on. Beebe on Tuesday criticized Darr for signing the bill in his absence. (Submitted photo)
Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

In Beebe’s Absence, Mark Darr Signs Secret Gun List Bill

Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe is out of state so Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Darr signed into law a bill to make secret the list of 130,000 Arkansans with concealed weapons permits. read more >