Politics Jan 30 How Missouri Republicans want to change the process for voters to amend the constitution By Gabrielle Hays
Politics Aug 31 Why an obscure Michigan board has the power to reject a ballot initiative on abortion rights A once obscure Michigan elections panel is back in the spotlight after rejecting a ballot initiative seeking to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constitution and another to expand voting. By Kathleen Foody, Associated Press
Economy Nov 04 Column: Koch brothers are the latest strange bedfellows in Washington state carbon tax fight The twists and turns just keep coming in the pioneering revenue-neutral carbon tax measure, Initiative 732, which will be on Tuesday’s ballot in Washington state, writes Yoram Bauman. By Yoram Bauman
Politics Nov 04 Maine Gay Marriage Repeal Draws Mixed Reaction Voters in Maine on Tuesday dealt another defeat to gay-rights advocates after voting to repeal a new state law allowing same-sex marriage.
Politics May 19 Watch California Voters Go to Polls on Budget Propositions In California, voters are weighing in Tuesday on ballot measures related to the state's budget difficulties. Spencer Michels reports.