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Ballotpedia Mining restriction proposal filed for Michigan's 2010 ballot:
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LANSING, Michigan: A mining restriction proposal has been filed and accepted by the state election board. The proposal calls for tougher laws on mining in order to protect the Great Lakes as well as local inland lakes, rivers and the overall environment from contamination. ...
Ballotpedia Constitutional amendment forums open across Texas:
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FORT BEND and TYLER, Texas: Open forums and overviews of the 11 constitutional amendments up for public vote on the November 3, 2009 ballot have been occurring across the state. The elections are near ...
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Ballotpedia Tim Eyman files lawsuit to block release of petition signatures:
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OLYMPIA, Washington: Tim Eyman, a political activist in Washington who has sponsored or worked on at least 15 initiatives in the state of Washington since 1997, filed a lawsuit to block the release of ...
Ballotpedia Nevadans seek injunction on state's petition rules:
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CARSON CITY, Nevada: This week a 12-page lawsuit was filed with the U.S. District Court in Las Vegas seeking an injunction on Nevada's current initiative and petition rules. The lawsuit was filed by Sharron Angle, U.S. ...
Ballotpedia Pharmacy ownership repeal initiative filed for 2010:
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BISMARK, North Dakota: Last week an initiative to repeal North Dakota's pharmacy ownership law was filed with the secretary of state. The sponsoring committee is called Citizens for Lower Prescription Drugs. ...
Ballotpedia I I-1033_opposition_receives_funding_boost
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OLYMPIA, Washington: According to recent reports Washington's I-1033 opposition has just received a significant amount of new donations. The recent boost in funding has brought the No on I-1033 to a reported balance of $2.5 million.[1]
Ballotpedia California Chief Justice Ronald George condemns ballot initiatives:
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LOS ANGELES, California: Ronald George, the chief justice of the California Supreme Court, condemned California's tradition of ballot initiatives on October 10 in a speech to the American Academy of Arts ...
Ballotpedia Schwarzenegger vetoes bill to ban pay-per-signature:
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SACRAMENTO, California: Over the October 10-11 weekend, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed California Senate Bill 24 (2009). SB 24 would have banned pay-per-signature in California.[1]
Ballotpedia Illinois General Assembly to decide on proposed recall amendment this week:
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SPRINGFIELD, Illinois: The Illinois General Assembly is expected to decide on proposed constitutional amendment, also known as House Joint Constitutional Amendment 31. In September 2009, Gov. Pat Quinn issued an amendatory veto on the proposed recall amendment. ...
Ballotpedia Ohio slots put on hold, governor asks for clarification:
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COLUMBUS, Ohio: The state's plan to place a total of 2,500 video slot machines at 7 race tracks has been placed on hold. The announcement comes shortly after Gov. Ted Strickland's approval of suspending tax cuts in an attempt to balance the state budget. ...
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That's what it's really come down to here in Maine - taxes. Whether it be the Auto Excise Tax Repeal, Question 2 or the Tax Relief Initiative, Question 4 Mainers are going to go to have to decide if they want to limit government spending and reduce taxes.
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Christopher St. John is the executive director of Maine Center for Economic Policy (MECEP) and is an opponent of the Maine Auto Excise Tax Repeal, Question 2. Question 2 is scheduled to appear on the November 3, 2009 ballot. See also: St. John on TABOR II.
