Arkansas poll shows more support for lottery than higher taxes

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vincejr — Sat, 07 Feb 2004 00:26:18 GMT

I get in this argument with my inlaws all the time....they don't want a lottery, yet they want me and the missus to move out to Ark. to be closer to them. I keep telling them that if Ark. ever gets a lottery, I would be happy to apply for a job and move out there.

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CASH Only — Fri, 06 Feb 2004 19:04:11 GMT

Maybe that's why the Clint

Arkansas poll shows more support for lottery than higher taxes

Lottery Post — Fri, 06 Feb 2004 11:48:45 GMT

A poll shows that most Arkansans would not support increased income taxes to pay for education reform, and about half oppose a sales tax increase, but many are willing to take a chance on a lottery.The poll was conducted by Opinion Research Associates Incorporated of Little Rock for the Stephens Media Group. The survey showed that 71% were opposed to paying more in income taxes to support public education.The poll also showed that only 47% support a penny increase in the sales tax with proceeds