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Ballot measure seeks medical marijuana dispensaries
Medical marijuana advocates have turned in an initial batch of signatures in hopes of placing an initiative measure on Oregon's November ballot to expand the program.
Nevada Court Rejects ‘Personhood’ Ballot Measure
A Nevada district court judge threw out a proposed "personhood" state ballot measure Friday arguing that the language is "too general in nature."
Vote on puppy mill act is sought
Hoping to end abuse at puppy mills, a group of animal welfare organizations is working to put a ballot initiative before Missouri voters this year.
Judge: ‘Personhood’ abortion petition too general for November ballot
A district judge ruled today that the "personhood" petition, which sought to override Nevada's abortion laws, not be circulated or placed on the November ballot because it's "too general in nature."
The Nation Magazine Names BISC “Most Valuable Think Tank”
The Nation's John Nichols has worked up a year-end list of Most Valuable Progressives and guess who made the list?
Legislators push for openness in ballot initiatives
Newly proposed legislation by House Majority Leader Kyle Johansen of Ketchikan is attempting to put more public accountability into the ballot initiative process.
Battle Over Marriage Equality in DC Moves to Court
The battle over marriage equality marriage in D.C. has taken yet another turn.
Petitioning to start on Mo. takings measure
Missourians could soon be asked to sign petitions for ballot initiatives limiting the use of national takings.
Stricter regs needed for medical marijuana
Supporters of an effort to legalize medical marijuana in Arizona have taken steps to avoid some of the problems that have riddled California since voters there passed Proposition 215 in 1996.
N.J. voters to decide ballot question restricting tax dollars
Voters will decide in November on a constitutional amendment that would ban the state Legislature from using taxes meant to provide benefits such as unemployment or disability checks for other purposes.
