... places of worship, is headed to the House Judiciary Committee this week. The bill's backer, Rep. Beverly Pyle, R-Cedarville, said she introduced the bill after a resident mentioned concerns about a handful of high-profile church shootings ...

... private entities where concealed weapons are banned are churches and bars. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Beverly Pyle, R-Cedarville, said she introduced the measure after a series of church shootings across the country. She said it would be up to each ...

... we come packing heat in the pews?" Phillips asked lawmakers. But lawmakers endorsed the bill by Rep. Beverly Pyle, R-Cedarville, and focused most of their discussion on whether the legislation would place a burden on churches that decide not to allow ...

... include chiefs of staff and chief deputies for constitutional officers, the House and Senate. Sen. Ruth Whitaker, R-Cedarville, said she was concerned that the Legislature may seem like it's "attacking" lobbyists with the new restrictions. - Advertisement ...

... State Board of Massage Therapy and puts in place new guidelines for massage therapists. Bill sponsor Rep. Beverly Pyle, R-Cedarville, said she brought forward the bill after learning that the board approved rules that permit massages she thinks are inappropriate ...

... of my constituents are writing and calling saying how could you raise salaries at a time like this?" said Whitaker, R-Cedarville. The Senate adjourned after considering the animal cruelty and general appropriations bills and will convene again Monday ...

... economy. Senators who voted for the revised pay raise included Republicans Cecile Bledsoe of Rogers and Ruth Whitaker of Cedarville, who had originally voted against the 3.85 percent raise. Whitaker said she didn't realize she was voting for the pay ...

... Sunday and shot me," said Phillips, who holds a state concealed weapons license. The bill, by Rep. Beverly Pyle, R-Cedarville, passed the House on Wednesday and is pending before a Senate committee. Grant Exton, the executive director of the Arkansas ...

... advance it to the full Senate. It passed the House earlier this month. "I think it's going to be close," said Pyle, R-Cedarville. "I'm optimistic, but I'm not real sure." Lawmakers may also get their first glimpse of a pair of ethics-reform ...

... in 2011. The senators vying to replace Johnson are Democrats Paul Bookout of Jonesboro, Percy Malone of Arkadelphia and Mary Anne Salmon of North Little Rock. Republican Sen. Ruth Whitaker of Cedarville is also running for the post.