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Experts Debunk Claim That Tax Measures Would Cost Jobs
The central argument by opponents of Measures 66 and 67, that the measures will cause Oregon to lose jobs, is "without merit," according to experts at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. They said the claim rests on "misleading analysis" and "fatally flawed assumptions."
Support for legalizing marijuana grows rapidly around U.S.
Rsidents of Maine recently voted overwhelmingly to allow the sale of medical marijuana over the counter at state-licensed dispensaries. And a Gallup poll in October found 44 percent of Americans favor full legalization of marijuana -- a rise of 13 points since 2000.
No probe for city’s TABOR fliers
The state ethics commission decided Thursday against an investigation into whether South Portland should be required to file campaign finance reports because of a flier it sent regarding the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
Public To Vote On South Dakota’s Smoking Ban Law
The state has decided not to appeal a judge's decision that allows South Dakota's new smoking ban law to be referred to a public vote in the 2010 election.
NV initiative criticized for being anti-worker
An initiative that would require secret ballot voting in union membership was criticized Wednesday by labor activists as "anti-worker."
Upgrade Ohio’s laws for petitions
In a perfect marriage of ambition and good government, state Rep. Jennifer Garrison, D-Marietta, introduced legislation last week to address some of the holes in Ohio's initiative petition laws.
Right wing groups oppose Personhood Initiative
Four groups that for more than 30 years have fought for anti-abortion legislation say they are opposed to a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at banning abortions.
Another tax reform proposal on the horizon
Forget the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, the 1 percent tax cap and the failed excise tax cut. Next up is "An Act to Implement Tax Relief and Tax Reform," a new tax policy battle Maine people will likely be asked to consider in the spring.
SD smoking ban can be referred to voters
The smoking ban passed by the South Dakota Legislature is eligible to be referred to voters, so the court system must determine whether opponents collected enough valid signatures to put it on next year's ballot, a judge ruled Thursday.
Nevada groups sue to stop anti-reproductive choice petition
Two groups filed a lawsuit Thursday to block an initiative petition aimed at banning abortion in Nevada.
