Pubdate: Thu, 01 Nov 2012
Source: Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Little Rock, AR)
Copyright: 2012 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc.
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MEDICAL-MARIJUANA BACKERS RAISE $419,000

LITTLE ROCK - Supporters of a ballot measure to legalize medical
marijuana in Arkansas are enjoying a fundraising advantage over
opponents, but have burned through their cash quickly as next week's
election approaches.

Arkansans for Compassionate Care reported this week that it raised
more than $419,000 in October for its campaign to legalize medical
marijuana.

The group spent about $406,000 during the month and had less than
$17,000 cash on hand.

The group has raised more than $708,000 overall for its campaign.

Most contributions have come from the Marijuana Policy Project in
Washington, which donated $400,000 last month.

The two groups opposing the initiative raised much less. The Family
Council Action Committee raised nearly $37,000 last month and spent
more than $30,000. The Coalition to Preserve Arkansas Values raised
$9,000 and spent $9,000.
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