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Ballot Measures
FEC Urges Congress to Close Foreign Money Loophole
Current law permits political spending by foreign nationals and corporations on state and local ballot measures.
Ohio Ballot Board Sued Over Ballot Language of Abortion Rights Amendment
Reproductive rights advocates say deceptive language is a last-ditch effort to confuse voters ahead of November.
Activists Now Have 104,000 Signatures to Put “Stop Cop City” on the Ballot
Worried that city officials will reject large numbers of signatures, organizers have collected far more than required.
Florida’s 2024 Ballot May Include Abortion Rights, Marijuana Legalization
Florida’s Supreme Court has struck down four out of nine citizen initiatives it reviewed over the past five years.
Advocates Organize to Enshrine Abortion Protections in Florida’s Constitution
New restrictions on citizen-led ballot initiatives levied by the GOP-controlled legislature exacerbates the time crunch.
Hope for Progressive Victories May Lie in Races You Haven’t Heard About Yet
Some of the most progressive policy making this year may come via ballot measure.
Cannabis Industry Poured Millions Into Legalization Ballot Measures in 4 States
Nearly $10 million has gone into ballot measures in Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota since 2021.
Maine’s Biggest City Will Vote on Public Campaign Financing Measure
A measure on the November ballot in Portland aims to level the playing field for local office seekers.
California Will Vote on Enshrining Abortion Rights in State’s Constitution
The proposal would prevent far right judges from upending abortion rights in California.
Maine Voters and Foreign Companies Squared Off Over Energy Corridor. Voters Won.
The project faced staunch opposition from groups concerned with the impact the corridor could have on wildlife.