Adoption Ban Opponent Considering Legal Challenge

By Rob Moritz The Morning News LITTLE ROCK - Supporters of an initiative that would ban unmarried people who live together from adopting or fostering children in Arkansas can expect a legal challenge if the measure qualifies for the November general election ballot, a spokeswoman for a coalition of opponents said Wednesday. "We will absolutely, positively, beyond any doubt, file a suit to enjoin the initiative from the ballot," said Debbie Willhite, spokeswoman for the group Arkansas Families First. Backers of the proposed initiated act were to submit a second batch of signatures to the secretary of state's office today to offer enough valid names of registered voters to put the measure on the November ballot. The Family Council Action Committee had 30 extra days to gather additional signatures under state law after the more... [read full story]