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Ballot Initiatives
life after roe
Mar. 7, 2024
Arizonans Asked to Block Themselves From Voting on Abortion
After many years of demanding that “the people” decide abortion policy, anti-abortion activists are asking people to keep the issue off the ballot.
By
Ed Kilgore
ballot initiatives
Aug. 2, 2021
Coming Soon: The Great California Bacon Crisis
A 2018 ballot initiative could boost pork prices nationally and even make bacon disappear in California, bringing home debates on cruelty to animals.
By
Ed Kilgore
ballot initiatives
Nov. 11, 2020
Progressives Suffered Big Losses on California Ballot Issues
Progressives intentionally timed some crucial ballot initiatives for 2020, but a tide of “no” votes left them high and dry.
By
Ed Kilgore
ballot initiatives
Oct. 23, 2020
Americans Will Vote on 120 Statewide Ballot Initiatives in This Election
From criminal-justice reform to affirmative action to gig-worker protections, voters have a lot to consider beyond which candidates they prefer.
By
Ed Kilgore
2020 elections
Sept. 17, 2020
Overshadowed by 2020 Crises, California Ballot Initiatives Are Still a Big Deal
Bringing back affirmative action, paring back Prop 13, and fighting benefits for gig workers are among the initiatives on the line this year.
By
Ed Kilgore
california
July 2, 2020
Affirmative Action and Voting Rights Are on California’s November Ballot
As always, the California airwaves will be full of ads for ballot measures that have nothing to do with who wins what office.
By
Ed Kilgore
medicaid expansion
Feb. 11, 2019
Utah Republicans Move to Thwart Voter-Ordered Medicaid Expansion
The bill substitutes a partial expansion with right-wing conditions they expect the administration to approve, in place of a voter-mandated expansion.
By
Ed Kilgore
2018 midterms
Nov. 5, 2018
Six Major Issues to Watch During Midterms — Other Than Who Controls Congress
The main event is the elected officials, but there are lots of important things on the ballot for voters to decide.
By
Sarah Jones
2018 midterms
Nov. 1, 2018
California’s Big Election Money Spent on Ballot Initiatives, Not Candidates
While key congressional fights rage across the state, what many voters are seeing are ads about dialysis, ambulance services, and rent control.
By
Ed Kilgore
July 2, 2018
California Bans New Local Soda Taxes Until 2031
Beverage companies played political hardball to win a broad concession from the legislature.
By
Ed Kilgore
June 29, 2018
Californians Will Be Voting on a Wild Array of Ballot Initiatives in November
From repeal of a controversial gas-tax increase to a mandate for cage-free eggs, other issues will compete with candidates for money and attention.
By
Ed Kilgore
Apr. 28, 2018
California GOP Hopes Gas Tax Repeal Will Drive Voters to the Polls
With a Democratic wave building for 2018, Golden State Republicans are banking on a ballot initiative to repeal a controversial gas tax increase.
By
Ed Kilgore
Apr. 24, 2018
Maine’s Governor Defies the Law and Voters on Medicaid Expansion
Republican Paul LePage plans to block a voter-sanctioned measure via stubborn defiance of the law.
By
Ed Kilgore
Oct. 27, 2016
High Odds of Legalized Pot in California
A ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana failed in 2010. This year’s version looks like a lock.
By
Ed Kilgore
June 29, 2016
California Will Vote on Pot Legalization — Again
The state many expected to be the first to legalize recreational marijuana use is behind the times. That may change this November.
By
Ed Kilgore
election night
Nov. 7, 2012
Gay Marriage, Legal Pot Lead Liberal-Pleasing Election Night [Updated]
But not every lefty cause won.
By
Adam Martin