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A legislative panel on Tuesday signed off on a proposed Bureau of Legislative Research contract with Kinco Constructors of Little Rock for the construction of an underground "secured walkway" between the state Capitol building and the Multi-Agency Complex immediately west of the state Capitol.

The Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday voted to authorize the Bureau of Legislative Research to enter into a contract with Kinco Constructors of Little Rock for the construction of an underground "secured walkway" between the state Capitol building and the Multi-Agency Complex immediately west of the state Capitol.

A legislative panel on Thursday endorsed a proposal for the Legislative Councils Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee to study the states firearms and concealed-carry laws with the aim of clarifying the rights and restrictions of Arkansans under these laws during the 2025 regular session.

Arkansas State Treasurer Mark Lowery died Wednesday morning, his office announced Wednesday. He was 66.

State Treasurer Mark Lowery, who suffered two strokes this year, will retire on Sept. 30, the state treasurers office announced Tuesday.

The Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority is figuring out how it can improve transportation in the River Valley.

The Western Arkansas Intermodal Authority is looking to the future after its executive director resigned earlier this month.

State Treasurer-elect Mark Lowery on Wednesday announced that departing Faulkner County Circuit Clerk Crystal Taylor will serve as chief financial officer in the state treasurers office, starting Jan. 10.

State Treasurer-elect Mark Lowery on Saturday announced members of his transition team as he prepares to take over the office starting in January and oversee its investment portfolio of several billion dollars.

The Associated Press on Tuesday evening called the race for state treasurer for Republican state Rep. Mark Lowery, who faced Democratic candidate Pam Whitaker.