Tax referendum campaign must submit signatures today

Time is rapidly running out for the organizers of a referendum campaign that seeks to overturn recent changes to the state’s tax laws.Petition signatures gathered in support of the referendum must be submitted to county election offices by 5 p.m. Tuesday, and informal tallies so far paint contrasting pictures of the campaign’s chances of success.On Monday, referendum organizers said that internal tracking numbers showed the campaign meeting minimum signature thresholds in 17 counties