BALLOT INITIATIVES

May 13 2026POLITICS

New rules in Hawaii and Montana aim to change how companies influence elections

Two states are testing a fresh approach to reduce corporate and hidden money in politics. Hawaii’s legislature just passed a bill that would stop corporations from spending on elections by legally redefining what a corporation can do. At the same time, volunteers in Montana are pushing a ballot meas

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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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