The Family Council has filed a lawsuit against the state lottery amendment contending that the ballot title and description are misleading.

Lt. Gov. Bill Halter will respond shortly, no doubt by expressing confidence in the legal work of those who drafted the amendment he’s pushing.

Advertisement

He might also mention how happy the Family Council was the other day that opponents of the Family Council’s initiated act to make it more difficult to adopt had decided not to sue over their mean-spirited initiative. In that case, it was ever so much better for the people to decide the issue, the Family Council said then. In the case of the lottery, not so much.

Help to Keep Great Journalism Alive in Arkansas

Join the fight for truth and become a subscriber of the Arkansas Times. We've been battling powerful forces for 50 years through our tough, determined, and feisty journalism. With over 63,000 Facebook followers, 58,000 Twitter followers, 35,000 Arkansas blog followers, and 70,000 daily email blasts, our readers value great journalism. But we need your help to do even more. By subscribing and supporting our efforts, you'll not only have access to all of our articles, but you'll also be helping us hire more writers to expand our coverage. Together, we can continue to hold the powerful accountable and bring important stories to light. Subscribe now or donate for as little as $1 and be a part of the Arkansas Times community.

Previous article Palin pales Next article Sen. Baker’s big tent