 However, supporters claimed the Secretary of State is incorrect in his disqualification and vowed to take legal action. Secretary of State John Thurston on Wednesday notified supporters of the proposed amendment that their petitions were being rejected. UAMS's Translational Research Institute announced Wednesday that it will receive $31.7 million to continue its role in a national effort to accelerate discoveries for the toughest health challenges facing Arkansans and people across the United States.