state by state report card 2010
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center has released its 2010 State By State Report Card.
IN THE NEWS
Florida Legislature adjourns, rejecting vote on constitutional amendment banning oil drilling
The Florida House abruptly adjourned a special legislative session after 49 minutes Tuesday, rejecting Gov. Charlie Crist's proposal to let voters place a permanent ban on offshore drilling in the Florida Constitution. The party-line vote to adjourn the session was 67 to 44, with Republicans supporting adjournment and Democrats in favor of continuing the debate. A heckler from the visitors' gallery shouted that all 67 were "in the pocket of BP." The Senate adjourned at 2:20 p.m. with an 18-16 vote.
07-20-10 By JoshLatest Eyman initiative makes November ballot
Initiative activist Tim Eyman and his partners will again appear on the Washington state ballot this year. Their Initiative 1053, making it harder for Olympia to raise taxes, cleared its last major hurdle on Monday when the state Elections Division announced that the sponsors submitted enough voter signatures to make the November ballot. I-1053 became the fourth initiative to qualify for the ballot, and two others are widely expected to qualify, too.
07-19-10 By JoshON THE BALLOT
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