Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, July 5, 2024.
- The deadline to turn in signatures for ballot issues to the Secretary of State's office is today.
- An amendment to legalize abortion up to the 18th week of pregnancy has gathered enough signatures to go on the November ballot
-An amendment to repeal the Arkansas Racing Commission's authority to issue a casino license in Pope County will be on the November Ballot.
- Supporters of the Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2024 say they have gathered enough signatures to put the issue on the ballot in November.
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