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In GOP-controlled states, the midterms are battlegrounds for ballot initiatives

There may be no more boring and arcane argument in American politics than the debate over process. But this year’s midterm elections feature a host of initiatives seeking to tweak...

Tuesday referendum tests GOP push to restrict citizen-led ballot initiatives

In a referendum Tuesday, voters are being asked to raise the bar for ballot initiatives - a measure backed by Republicans after years of seeing voters allow abortion, expand Medica...

14 propositions that could remake California taxes, housing, healthcare and elections

In addition to high-stakes U.S. House races, California voters in November will also weigh in on a slew of ballot measures.

Signatures turned in for measure to restrict Nebraska lawmakers’ ability to change voter-passed laws

LINCOLN — Advocates seeking an amendment to the Nebraska Constitution to “protect” citizen-initiated laws submitted more than 186,500 signatures Thursday in hopes of reaching the N...

Nearly every proposed Oregon initiative won’t make it onto the November ballot

Only one citizen petition is on track for November ballot, a drop from previous election cycles. To comment on this story, use the form at the end of the report. The post Nearly ev...

AZ Supreme Court keeps election law initiative on the ballot

The Arizona Supreme Court has ruled that a package of proposed changes to Arizona election law may go before voters in November, rejecting opponents’ claims that the measure contai...

Campaigns begin for girls sports, parental rights, income tax initiatives

As election season approaches, three initiatives are stirring up strong opinions in Washington. Tensions are rising! Continue reading…

Some states will ask voters to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments

Several states have ballot measures this year that could raise the thresholds needed to pass state constitutional amendments. Many advocates are critical of such limits on direct d...

Controversial billionaire tax proposal will appear on November ballot

Proponents of a controversial billionaire tax pledge to make sure it appears on the November ballot to backfill federal healthcare funds.

California Propositions

Prop 1Issue $11.25 billion in bonds to fund Multifamily Housing Program, CalVet Home Loan Program, and youth housing.Prop 2Increase the Budget Stabilization Account (BSA) cap from...

Missouri proposal would create nation's toughest standard for citizen-led constitutional amendments

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Over the past several years, Missouri voters have amended the state constitution to create abortion rights, legalize marijuana and sports betting and exp...

'Deserve a direct say': Portlanders could determine 2% of city's budget under initiative heading to voters

Filings show co-petitioners Jim Labbe and Elona Wilson secured more than 78,000 signatures by July 6.

Idaho abortion initiative qualifies for November ballot; Medical Cannabis measure falls Short

Idaho voters will decide a reproductive rights initiative this November after organizers gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. Meanwhile, a medical cannabis measure...

Campaigns begin for girls sports, parental rights, income tax initiatives

(The Center Square) - Primary results are still being tallied across Washington state from the Aug. 4 election, but at the same time, the campaigns are looking ahead to the Nov. 3...

'Something for everyone' on the ballot in Florida | See the nonpartisan items

'Something for everyone' on the ballot in Florida | See the nonpartisan items

2 Washington ballot measures impacting students, school sports draw controversy

VANCOUVER, Wash. (KOIN) — Two controversial Washington initiatives are headed to voters this fall, setting up a debate over parental rights, student protections and eligibility for...

Court OKs ballot language on election law initiative

The Arizona Supreme Court won't order Secretary of State Adrian Fontes to recraft his description of a ballot measure that, if approved, would make some major changes in state elec...

Judge upholds income tax ballot disclosure, sparks sponsor outrage

(The Center Square) – A Thurston County Superior Court judge on Friday upheld the government-drafted financial disclosure statement slated to appear on November ballots for Initiat...

Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts

Colorado voters will not get a say this November on whether to replace the state's congressional districts with ones that could help Democrats win additional seats in future electi...

WATCH: Challenger presses for hearing in ballot disclosure suit

(The Center Square) - The filer of a recent lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state law that places an impact disclosure statement alongside ballot initiatives is sp...

Inside the Strategy 2 Mintz Attorneys Used to Strike a Mass. Rent Control Initiative From the November Ballot

Most attorneys who become involved in ballot initiative campaigns join at the outset, often in August of the prior year or earlier, as the measures gain momentum. Few attorneys ent...

Court rebuffs attempt to ax ballot statement on WA income tax measure’s budget effects

A citizen activist lost his bid Thursday to keep a one-sentence statement off ballots that summarizes how an initiative to repeal Washington’s new income tax on high earners would...

As Ballot Questions Mount, So Do Problems With Them

Arizona Propositions

HCR 2055Declare drug cartels to be terrorist organizations.HCR 2021Prohibit local government from imposing or increasing a tax on the sale of food items without voter approval and...