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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.
State lawmakers are calling for an investigation into a bitter petition campaign over a proposed Pope County casino that has led to accusations of threats, intimidation and arson in what one lawmaker said has made direct democracy in Arkansas seem like "a complete cluster expletive."
Legislators authorized the transfer of $2 million from the state's reserves to hire 45 more prosecutors and public defenders to address mounting felony caseloads, but officials said that alone won't address an unprecedented backlog across the state.
Legislators authorized the transfer of $2 million from the state's reserves to hire 45 more prosecutors and public defenders to address mounting felony caseloads, but officials said that alone won't address an unprecedented backlog across the state.