In The News 
Revise of marijuana law up for vote in November
The leader of a group hoping to expand the state's medical-marijuana law says while he's prepared for a campaign on Question 5, he doesn't anticipate much opposition.
Animal rights fight heads to voters
The question of how to care for cows and chickens is not something Ohioans usually vote on. But it's part of a national fight over animal rights.
Michigan House passes Prop 2-like legislation
The Michigan House of Representatives has passed legislation that's essentially identical to the ballot initiative that was adopted by California voters last year.
Environmentalists ramping up statewide ballot effort to save state parks
With the Schwarzenegger administration preparing to close up to 100 state parks, California's top environmental groups are quietly putting together a ballot campaign they hope will turn the bad news into a renaissance for the state's long-struggling park system.
State asks judge to snuff out smoking-ban election
The other shoe dropped today in the legal battle over whether a statewide vote should be held in November 2010 on South Dakota’s new smoking ban for bars, casinos and restaurants with alcohol licenses.
Farm Bureau hoping to pass issue on ballot
Of the three issues on ballots across Ohio this November, one has motivated farmers and farm groups to action.
Dates set for public hearings on ethics
A group pushing a ballot initiative that proposes a strict code of ethics for state lawmakers has scheduled a series of public hearings across Utah to discuss the issue.
Park closures: The lemons for lemonade
When the Governator threatened to close 80 percent of all state parks as a way to close the collapsing state budget, he may have been surprised at the public outcry.
2 lawsuits challenge proposed Mo. ballot measure on judicial selection
Three former state lawmakers are challenging a proposed ballot initiative that would ask voters to change how some Missouri judges are selected.
Ohio’s casinos issue may hinge on tax rate
The outcome of Issue 3, the four-casino amendment slated for November's ballot in Ohio, could hinge on the 33 percent state tax rate the plan would impose on casino operators.
