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Nancy Todd still checking on casino spending
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by Max Brantley on
Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 6:22 AM
I received another brief response last night from Nancy Todd, who's leading a drive to qualify a constitutional amendment for the ballot to permit her to open four unregulated casinos in Arkansas. To date, she has not reported any money raising or spending for the extensive work being done, including paid canvassers, to bring the issue to a vote. Her latest:
I did check into it on Monday , as promised, I think the Committee members got with the CPA firm and the lawyers to see what needed to be filed. I've been traveling the state focused on the petition drive. I will ask them for a report Max
Tags: Nancy Todd, casino gambling
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