 The second document Thurston said was missing was a signed statement indicating that the sponsor has provided a copy of the most recent edition of the Secretary of State's Initiatives and Referenda Handbook. The Secretary of State's office was given something that fits that description. They were handed 169 cards signed by each paid canvasser affirming that they understood Arkansas law and had received the handbook. Many reporters investigating the story received the same response from the Secretary of State's office.