D.C. approves Initiative 83 for ranked-choice voting
D.C. has approved Initiative 83, according to the AP, so expect two big changes to local elections: ranked-choice voting and allowing independents to vote in primaries. The big picture: Supporters of ranked-choice voting say it will press candidates to build a broader coalition of supporters and that open primaries will allow more people to have a say in key races.
WA Cares: Voters reject Initiative 2124 in election 2024
Washington's Initiative 2124 was rejected, an encouraging sign for those who want to preserve the state's public long-term care insurance program.
Washington state's natural gas ballot measure a tossup in initial returns
In initial Tuesday night returns, Initiative 2066, which aims to ensure natural gas remains an energy choice in Washington state, was leading by a margin of 51.2% to 48.7%. I-2066 is one of four initiatives backed by the conservative political group Let's Go Washington.
Early results show Washington voters approving natural gas initiative
Early election results indicate that 51% of voters are in favor of Initiative Measure No. 2066, while 49% are choosing to vote against it.
Vote totals on WA’s natural gas measure, Initiative 2066, remain tight
Approval of Washington’s natural gas initiative remained narrowly ahead in returns Wednesday. Thousands of ballots remain to be counted in the coming days.
UPDATED: Montana passes initiative enshrining abortion in state constitution
Abortion protections will be enshrined in Montana’s Constitution and largely cannot be infringed upon by state lawmakers, ...
Initiative 2117: Voters support WA’s carbon market
Voters firmly rejected an initiative that was designed to kill Washington’s fledgling carbon market. Early election results ...
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Lake County ballot initiative: Can county use bonds to fund clean water initiatives?
County Commissioner Sean Parks voiced his support for the Bonds Clean Water initiative on the Nov. 5 ballot, which he says ...
What is Initiative 2117, how it impacts WA's Climate Commitment Act?
One measure, Initiative No. 2117, aims to repeal Governor Jay Inslee's landmark climate legislation, the Climate Commitment ...
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Florida's adult-use marijuana initiative fails as Nebraska voters approve medical cannabis
An individual could possess up to 3 ounces or about 8.5 grams. Constitutional amendments require a 60% majority to pass.
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California voters pass tough-on-crime initiative to make some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies
California voters are deciding on 10 statewide propositions on the ballot. The one likely to get the most attention is a ...
Arizona Voters Pass Immigration-Crackdown Initiative
A ballot measure to allow police in Arizona to arrest immigrants who cross the border between a legal port of entry and to ...
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Dover Police Launch New Initiative to Improve Community Safety and Support
DOVER, DE- The Dover Police Department has launched a new initiative aimed at improving the quality of life for all ...
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Idaho voters reject Prop 1, the open primaries and ranked-choice voting ballot initiative
In one of the most closely watched elections in Idaho, the Proposition 1 ballot initiative that sought to end closed party ...
Opinion: Is Florida’s initiative system in for an overhaul? Bill Cotterell
There’s no telling what the legislative mind might come up with when these folks feel their power has been usurped by the ...
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MISD welcomes visitors to highlight strategic staffing initiative
MISD was one of the first two districts in Texas to launch a Teacher Residency Model through the Opportunity Culture ...