Southland Fighting Proposed Casino Amendment
Southland is financially backing an effort to defeat the casino monopoly in Arkansas being proposed by Nancy Todd’s Poker Palace. More from Max Brantley here.
Little River News: Dem Candidates in AR not Embracing Gay Marriage
“Two Democrats running for congressional office in Arkansas say they supported gay marriage long before President Barack Obama endorsed the idea last week. But most of the Democrats seeking U.S. House seats in the state say the president’s position isn’t changing their belief that marriage is between a man and a woman,” reports the Little River News.
Colorado Bill to Allow Same-Sex Civil Unions Defeated
More news on the battle over marriage, this time out of Colorado. Conservatives members of a House legislative committee have defeated a bill to allow same-sex civil unions. Click here to read additional information.