BALLOT INITIATIVE

Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Legal battle heats up over Massachusetts marijuana policy change

Four cannabis entrepreneurs in Massachusetts have taken legal action to stop a potential statewide vote that would reverse recreational marijuana sales while keeping medical cannabis legal. The group, all active participants in state programs designed to right past wrongs in drug enforcement, filed

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

Dark Money vs. the People: A Tale of Maine's Fight

In the 2024 U. S. presidential election, billionaires like Elon Musk and Michael Bloomberg spent record amounts, highlighting the influence of wealthy donors. In Maine, a small state with a big idea, residents voted to limit super PAC donations to $5, 000 per individual or entity. This law went into

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Nebraska's Pot Measures: A Battle for the Ballot

Nebraska is on the cusp of a historic moment as two ballot measures aimed at legalizing medical marijuana are set to appear on the November ballot. Despite concerns about invalid signatures, the measures have been certified by the state's Secretary of State, Bob Evnen. But what does this mean for th

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Florida's Voting Rights Circus: DeSantis' Desperate Dance to Block Abortion on Ballot

As Florida gears up for a pivotal vote on abortion rights, Governor Ron DeSantis and his Republican cohorts are pulling out all the stops in their brazen attempt to keep this crucial issue off the ballot. From intimidating voters at their doorsteps to launching politically charged websites target

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Missouri's Sports Betting Showdown: Will the Ballots Decide?

In a nail-biting legal battle, Missouri's Cole County Judge has ruled in favor of keeping sports betting on the state's November ballots. The decision comes after a lawsuit challenged whether proponents had gathered enough signatures from registered voters to qualify for inclusion. But what does t

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