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House Speaker Davy Carter has named three Republicans and three Democrats to a legislative panel that will oversee the insurance marketplace set up under the federal health care law. read more >

A proposal to allow the open carry of handguns in some parts of Arkansas has once again failed to clear a House panel. read more >

A watered-down proposal to allow the open carry of handguns in Arkansas has failed to clear a House panel. read more >

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 >

Gov. Mike Beebe says he's opposed to a proposal allowing the open carry of handguns in Arkansas. read more >

An Arkansas lawmaker is proposing legislation to allow the open carry of handguns in the state. read more >

Republicans will control the Arkansas House next year after taking a majority of seats for the first time since Reconstruction. read more >