In The News 
Editorial: Open the labs. Voters approved stem cell research; their intent shouldn’t be subverted
Voters last year overwhelmingly passed a measure clearing away the legal obstacles for researchers here to use embryonic stem cells in their laboratories. And yet opponents refuse to rest.
Group called TruthPAC plans to challenge claims of casino amendment supporters
A new group has been formed to "counter the exaggerated claims" of supporters of a proposed casino amendment.
Stem cell research opponents try, try again on ballot initiative
For what is at least the third time since 2006, opponents of a measure that protected stem cell research in Missouri are seeking to change Missouri’s constitution to outlaw the controversial form of research.
Ballot initiatives include toll repeal, sales tax cut
MetroWest residents who hope to curb state spending are helping back some of the fiscally driven ballot initiatives proposed for the November 2010 state election.
Oregon’s tarnished initiative: Start by cleaning up signature gathering
People are absolutely right when they say the initiative has to be wrested away from Bill Sizemore, who has done nothing in the past several years but bring discredit and disdain to Oregon's pioneering system of direct democracy.
Ballot question submissions for 2010 ballot
Multiple questions have been submitted to the attorney general's office for Massachusetts' 2010 ballot.
GOP sends 3 measures to 2010 ballot
Three proposals to amend the Arizona Constitution will be heading to the 2010 ballot for voter consideration after gaining final approval from Republican lawmakers during a session dominated by the state’s financial crisis
Group wants to give Mass. voters the chance to eliminate tolls
One group wants to give voters a chance to throw out the tolls.
Anti-tax-fairness group using convicted forgers, thieves and sex offenders to gather signatures
Convicted forgers and thieves are collecting signatures and addresses for Oregon ballot initiatives.
Petition workers scrutinized
At least 18 signature gatherers working to refer two tax increases to the ballot have criminal convictions for forgery, theft, stalking or sex offenses, according to recent research by Defend Oregon.
