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The measure&#8217;s sponsor, the Arkansas Family Council, tried to paint its as a battle against a &#8220;gay agenda.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Opponents argued it would make it harder for the state to find the foster parents it needs to take care of children.<\/p>\n<p>The measure grew out of a 2006 Arkansas Supreme Court decision that struck down a state policy banning gay foster parents. A push to enact a ban similar to the ballot measure during the last legislative session failed.<cite><\/cite><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arkansas voters have approved a measure banning unmarried couples who are living together being adoptive or foster parents. 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