The Arkansas Highway Commission on Tuesday abandoned pursuing an initiated act for the 2018 general election ballot asking voters for more money for road construction and instead said it would have another go at persuading lawmakers to cough up the additional funds when they meet in January 2019.
The commission also distanced itself from a group called Driving Arkansas Forward, which is trying to place a constitutional amendment on the 2018 general election ballot to allow casino gambling with a share of the revenue going to road construction.
The commission agreed with Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office, which said the wording in the ballot title, “The Arkansas Casino Gaming and Highway Funding Amendment of 2018, contained several “ambiguities.”
“While a measure put forth by “Driving Arkansas Forward” could provide some additional revenue, it is imperative the citizens of Arkansas understand it is not a highway funding solution that will meet Arkansas’ needs,” according to a statement from the commission.
Read Wednesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.