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Politics Nov 08

Colorado voters consider legalizing psychedelic mushrooms

By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press

Politics Nov 06

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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

Medical marijuana plants are pictured as they dry in the Los Angeles area Photo by June 1, 2010. Photo by REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
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

A watch tower stands among the buildings of the Coleman Federal Correctional Complex in Coleman, Florida, July 20, 2010. Photo by REUTERS/Phelan M. Ebenhack
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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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Nov 07

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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.

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