LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Supporters of initiatives to legalize recreational marijuana and scale back casino gambling have submitted signatures aimed at getting their measures on the Arkansas ballot.
Friday was the deadline for groups to turn in signatures to qualify for the November ballot. Proposed constitutional amendments need at least 89,151 signatures from registered voters.
The proposal’s ballot title and popular name will also need to be approved by the state Board of Election Commissioners.
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