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"I voted" stickers are displayed at a voting station during a special congressional election called after former Rep. Ryan Zinke was appointed to lead the Interior Department in Missoula
Daily News Lesson October 23 2024

Some state ballot measures could have a national impact on elections

Learn about ballot initiatives in states across the country coming this November
City officials have begun what they are calling a slow and methodical clean-up and removal of a large homeless encampment along the Santa Ana River Trail in Anaheim, California
Daily News Lesson March 22 2024

Californians approve plan to address homelessness

Hear about a new initiative to take on homelessness in California
Voters in Ohio decide whether to enshrine abortion protections into the state constitution, in Columbus
Daily News Lesson November 09 2023

Ohio becomes the 7th state to enshrine abortion rights into its state constitution — with election updates

A wide majority of Ohiovoted to enshrine women's health care including abortion into the state constitution
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Lesson Plan October 07 2020

Lesson plan: Down-ballot voting and the role of local elections

Understand the importance of local elections and ballot measures with this lesson plan
A sign marks a rendezvous location for Lyft and Uber users at San Diego State University in San Diego
Daily Video October 05 2020

How state ballot initiatives play a key role in elections

How might a ballot initiative in California determine the future of the 'gig economy'?

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