State lottery friends, foes prepare for vote

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MADDOG10 — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:52:07 GMT

There is too much at stake to allow the nay-sayers to defeat this proposal for equality in Education. I hope this passes hands down....

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MaddMike51 — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:47:32 GMT

I hope this passes on November 4th.

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Todd — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:35:28 GMT

Good luck Arkansas! I hope the voters are able to put this over the top.

State lottery friends, foes prepare for vote

Lottery Post — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:30:50 GMT

A proposal to fund scholarships through an Arkansas state lottery is keeping supporters and opponents busy as Election Day nears.

Now that the state Supreme Court ruled the proposal can remain on the statewide ballot, Arkansas voters will get a chance to vote on a state lottery proposal supported by Bill Halter, Arkansas' lieutenant governor.

Halter proposed a state constitutional amendment to create a state lottery to pay for college scholarships and teacher bonuses.

Under the proposal... [ More ]