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May
21
NJ Senate panel OKs open space ballot question
A proposal to let voters decide whether to direct a fraction of sales tax revenues toward land preservation for the next 30 years cleared another hurdle Monday when a Senate committee signed off on legislation to put the question on the ballot this November.
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May
21
Enhanced early voting? Maine a few votes short
The House of Representatives gave initial approval Monday to a proposed constitutional amendment to allow an enhanced early-voting system in Maine, but the vote tally was just short of the two-thirds needed for final passage.
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May
21
Proposed Mandatory Drug Testing For Doctors Won't Work, ACLU Says
A state ballot proposal in California aimed toward making drug tests mandatory for all doctors has been branded "a publicity stunt" by one California Medical Association spokeswoman.
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May
16
Texas House defeats term limits referendum
A proposed constitutional amendment that would have let voters decide whether to limit statewide officeholders to two consecutive terms ran into a buzz saw in the Texas House late Wednesday, with lawmakers voting overwhelming to defeat it despite none voicing opposition from the floor.
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May
16
Lawmakers send 'right-to-farm' measure to 2014 ballot
Lawmakers in Missouri's Capitol have approved a ballot measure that would forever guarantee the right to engage in farming and ranching in the state.
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May
16
Ads to promote new gun control laws
Advertisements praising Maryland's new gun control law will appear on Baltimore-area televisions soon after the measure is signed Thursday — the first volley in a two-pronged effort to defend the legislation and the politicians who voted for it.
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May
14
Gay marriage ballot fights change as Mormon Church moves to the sidelines
If the Mormon Church stays on the sidelines, that could have an impact on the same-sex marriage initiative that will likely be on the Oregon ballot in 2014.
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May
09
Connecticut Assembly OKs Early Voting Prop for 2014 Ballot
Connecticut residents may soon have early voting.Thanks to the passage of House Joint Resolution No. 36, which calls for an amendment of the state constitution. The House Joint Resolution was endorsed by a vote of 22-14 in the State Senate late Wednesday. The measure passed the Connecticut House on April 17, 2013 and was also approved by both houses of the Connecticut General Assembly during the 2012 legislative session.
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May
09
Eyman makes $250,000 loan to push new anti-tax measure
Anti-tax promoter Tim Eyman has loaned $250,000 to his latest initiative campaign which would make tax hikes expire after a year unless tougher rules for raising taxes are written into the state constitution.
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May
07
Ballot is backup for Medicaid expansion plan
If Republican lawmakers won’t pass Medicaid expansion, it could be up to Ohio voters.
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