Politics Nov 08 Colorado voters consider legalizing psychedelic mushrooms By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press
Politics Nov 06 Colorado voters will decide whether all public school students get a free lunch In Colorado, a coalition of parents, teachers, and anti-hunger advocates are pushing to make permanent universal free school lunches, and lawmakers in the Democratic-controlled legislature put it on the ballot. By John Daley, Colorado Public Radio, Ivy Winfrey, NPR
Nation Nov 07 Marijuana expands into 3 more states, but nationwide legalization remains unlikely Two-thirds of all U.S. states have legalized some kind of marijuana. The argument goes that its nationwide expansion is inevitable. Two marijuana policy researchers question that narrative. By Daniel J. Mallinson, Lee Hannah, The Conversation
Nation Nov 07 Florida restores voting rights to 1.5 million citizens. Here’s why that could decrease crime Research shows when ex-offenders regain their voting rights, they can became more trusting of government and the criminal justice system. By Victoria Shineman, The Conversation
Politics Nov 07 Michigan legalizes pot, Massachusetts keeps transgender rights and other ballot measure moments Medicaid expansion was another multistate topic on the ballot. Nebraska and Idaho voters approved measures to expand Medicaid health coverage to tens of thousands of low-income residents. By David Crary, Associated Press
Nov 06 Florida votes to restore ex-felons’ voting rights By David Crary, Associated Press The ballot measure will enable more than 1 million ex-felons to regain their voting rights… Continue reading
Nov 06 States to decide marijuana, Medicaid, redistricting measures By David Crary, Associated Press In all, 155 statewide initiatives are on the ballot Tuesday in 37 states. Most were drafted by state legislatures, but 64 resulted from citizen-initiated campaigns, including many of the most eye-catching proposals. Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 7:53 Legal pot, gun control and other big ballot initiatives to watch By PBS NewsHour There are more than 150 ballot initiatives this year at the state level, capable of creating huge change for voters. Nine states are voting on the legalization of recreational or medical marijuana. Other measures concern gun control, the minimum wage… Continue watching
Oct 27 Washington school shooting comes as voters decide gun measures By Austin Jenkins, NW News Network The shooting at Marysville-Pilchuck High School Friday comes as Washington voters are about to decide two competing gun-related ballot measures. Continue reading
Nov 07 Ballot Measures Have Historical Results on Same-Sex Marriage and Legal Marijuana In all, there were 176 measures on the ballots Election Day in 38 states. But two issues made history in four states. Maine and Maryland voters approved same-sex marriage while Washington state and Colorado legalized recreational use of marijuana. Continue reading