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Allan Hancock College’s fine arts instructors are showcasing a wide range of creative work during the college’s Fine Arts Faculty Art Show.

An Arkansas legislative panel will begin its study of firearms and concealed-carry laws by reviewing federal gun laws in November, state hunting laws in December, and state concealed-carry laws and regulations in January.

Arkansas lawmakers will spend the next year holding hearings on the state’s firearms laws with the goal of recommending legislation to align statutes with the Legislature’s strong gun-rights stance.

A legislative panel on Wednesday authorized the Bureau of Legislative Research to enter into contract negotiations with Meadors, Adams & Lee Insurance Co. of Little Rock to be a consultant to help state lawmakers develop plans aimed at stemming rising property insurance costs for school districts and colleges and universities in Arkansas.

Three companies have submitted proposals to the Bureau of Legislative Research seeking a contract to be a consultant to help state lawmakers develop plans aimed at stemming rising property insurance costs for school districts and colleges and universities in Arkansas.