While we wait to hear how Secretary of State John Thurston responds to supporters of the abortion amendment, here’s a breakdown of the issues at play.
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Whiplash: Why the Arkansas Abortion Amendment still might be in play
State officials disqualified the measure Wednesday. But new records show their justifications may not hold up to scrutiny.
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8th Circuit may offer hope to ease ballot petition restrictions
Appeals court may have opened door to challenge of Arkansas law on petition canvassers.
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The fix is in the works on petition canvassing
More roadblocks envisioned for paid canvassing for ballot measures.
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Secretary of state rejects another ballot petition
Amendment on casinos falls — for now — to rules on paid canvassers.
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Casino campaign demands secretary of state certify its petitions
Lottery amendment drive demands secretary of state certify their petitions.
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Speaking of petition killers: Senate beats one
The Senate today a bill to place draconian requirements on companies paid to gather signatures on ballot initiatives.
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Special master finds term limits signatures insufficient
A special master has concluded that petitions to put a term limits amendment on the November ballot were insufficient because 14,810 signatures shouldn’t be counted, mostly for discrepancies in complying with a law that applies to paid canvassers.