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The Ballot Initiative Gazette, 2010 archive
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Ballotpedia's 2010 ballot measure news stories
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- Majority of Chicagoland referenda defeated
- Illinois:Former New Trier Principal thinks bond referendum is the wrong project at the wrong time.
- CICF releases scorecards for states' I & R processes
- New Trier Superintendent sells value of bond referendum
- Tennessee Senate votes to place hunting rights amendment on ballot
- Maine voters to decide on tax law changes this June
- Six ballot measures approved for the Louisiana ballot
- Hawaii may move up primary election
- Open records request finds New Trier bond referendum has a higher price tag
- Ohio slots referendum supporters fall short of required signatures
- Oregon measures 66 and 67 prompts call for "kicker" reform
- Marijuana legalization signatures submitted in California
- Chicago North Shore school bond referendum down to the wire
- Residents of other states can circulate petitions in Arizona, judge says
- Michigan legislators may amend voter-approved laws
- Twelve school bond referendums fail in New Jersey
- Lieutenant Govenor position may be gaining momentum in Arizona
- Ohio casino site amendment will appear on May ballot
- Sales tax increase re-appears in Arizona
- Oregon tax hike measures win in January 26 vote
- Ballot being used to fight speed cameras
- House Bill 341 passed in New Hampshire
- Alaska secession initiative blocked by Alaska High Court
- Ft. Myers group requests SCOTUS hearing
- Oregon Measure 66 & 67 ballots due today, polls reveal close election
- Oklahomans polled on 5 of 9 state questions for 2010 ballot
- Wisconsin Republicans introduce health care freedom amendment
- Colorado deadline for personhood amendment moved up
- Florida's redistricting measures scheduled to appear on 2010 ballot
- Kansas may find a "Rainy Day" question on ballot as Legislature debates
- California's Supreme Court strikes down legislative limits on medical marijuana
- South Dakota medical marijuana petitions to be filed Monday
- Colorado Republicans plan to challenge state campaign finance law
- California activist wants better ballot titles, online information
- Parental notification initiative sponsors submit signatures in Alaska
- U.S. Supreme Court rules issue ad regulation unconstitutional
- Federal judge rules Arizona public campaign financing law unconstitutional
- Utah group hopes to move initiative signature solicitation online
- Insurance measure qualifies for June ballot in California
- Oklahoma Governor candidates agree on State Question 744
- Two potential ballot measures proposed in South Carolina Legislature
- Statewide tax cap ballot measure in Indiana qualified
- Idaho bible study initiative still circulating
- Leslie School Board elects new members following recall
- Alaska signature deadline passes, marks first deadline of 2010
- West Virginia Court of Appeals agrees to hear county FOIA case
- Ohio Attorney General partially okays petition circulation by ex-felons
- Wisconsin pro-life group claims new issue ad legislation is unconstitutional
- Two Michigan Town Supervisors face recall threat
- Georgia Gov. wants voters to approve a sales tax hike in 2012
- Will annual legislative sessions come to Oregon via a ballot measure?
- Mississippi "Life Begins At Fertilization" measure needs 90,000 signatures by February 10
- New Jersey Secretary of State refuses recall petition
- Marijuana buds on 2010 ballots
- Supreme Court agrees to hear R-71 signature privacy case
- Montana sees five petitions begin circulation
- Nebraska Senator introduces bill that both toughens and eases signature requirements
- Signatures submitted as 49ers stadium measure inches closer to fruition
- Clock ticks for Alaska parental notification initiative
- Wisconsin Senate to vote on January 19th on issue ad legislation
- Pennsylvania Governor urges statewide referendum for constitutional convention
- Signatures filed for Oregon marijuana dispensary initiative
- Initiative filed to legalize marijuana possession in State of Washington
- Arizona may see speed camera issue on ballot
- Quinn says voters should have power to enforce better behavior from pols
- Campaign finance reports reveal small-donor support for two initiatives
- Complaint filed against "ballot-like" mailing
- First initiative qualifies for the 2010 ballot in California
- Shadegg predicts health care amendment on 22 states in 2010
- "Earnings tax" measures approved for Missouri circulation
- Tim Eyman files language for his 2010 initiative
- Indiana property tax measure may be sent to ballot
- Connecticut Secretary of State files amicus curiae brief
- Arkansas Senator's support numbers reflect last year's
- Arizona Green Party ballot access case may close soon
- Nevada judge rules against personhood initiative petition circulation
- Alaska Libertarian Party makes strides toward ballot
- Alabama Legislature may see gambling amendment
- U.S. Supreme Court blocks TV cameras in Prop 8 courtroom
- Prop 8 supporters ask U.S. Supremes for stay of YouTube order
- Efforts to repeal same-sex marriage continues to grow in Iowa and New Hampshire
- Alaska legislators call for new petition circulator rules
- Washington GOP and Libertarians ordered to repay state on Initiative 872
- Ohio slots referendum signatures questioned
- Prop 8 federal trial will be televised, available on YouTube
- Oregon group proposes banning gillnet fishing
- Missouri Appeals Court revises and clears eminent domain petitions
- Arkansas attorney general rejects 2010 medical marijuana proposal
- Verafirma uses iPhone to sign California petitions
- Wisconsin Governor candidate supports initiative and referendum
- Washington lawmaker proposes public works bond measure
- Colorado minimum wage declines under terms of 2006 ballot initiative
- Nevada Supreme Court to rule on personhood amendment case
- Arkansas group takes own initiative ballot language to court
- Annual sessions measure moves forward to Oregon ballot
- West Virginians may vote on the definition of marriage
- Initiative reform bill shot down by Maine committee
- Health care issue hits Oklahoma
- Nine Michigan school bond referendums pass
- Gov. Gregoire expected to officially suspend Washington's I-960
- South Dakota medical marijuana supporters filed petitions
- Official ballot labels for June 8 propositions released
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count stays steady for third consecutive week
- Lawsuit filed against Missouri's "puppy mill" initiative
- February 23 saw three significant recall elections in California (updated)
- Colorado 2008 campaign amendment ruled unconstitutional
- Utah legislation proposes easier petition name removal
- Horse gambling won't be on Nebraska ballot
- More than half of approved initiatives for circulation are tied up in Missouri courts
- Alaska election information to be translated into Yup'ik
- New Hampshire House rejects marriage and personhood questions in same day
- Ohio Secretary of State investigates LetOhioVote.org campaign funds
- Nevada personhood amendment may be headed back to court
- "Fighting Sioux" nickname supporters file signatures for referendum
- Personhood signatures filed in Mississippi
- SCOTUS hearing scheduled for R-71 signature privacy case
- Second smoking ban ballot measure rejected in South Dakota
- Eight school bond ballot measures pass in Wisconsin
- Business tax break measure proposed in West Virginia
- Oklahoma Senate committee downs proposed ballot question
- Kansas Senate approves voting amendment, House next
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count remains unchanged
- Oregon gillnet fishing ban supporters may file alternative measure for 2010
- Mississippi Voter ID signatures filed for 2011 ballot
- Idaho Representative predicts three or four measures on 2010 ballot
- Personhood signatures submitted in Colorado, efforts continue in Mississippi
- Gay marriage amendment will not appear in Iowa
- Party pushes for Arkansas ballot in 2010
- Living overseas may not hinder Arizonans from voting
- Losing effort occurs for Alabama ballot access case
- California Constitution reform group pulls the plug
- Will Michael Ni's John Hancock be the signature heard 'round the world?
- Referendum process in Maryland ranked low in recent "report card"
- Debate about online petition signatures hits three states
- North Dakota initiative requires lawmakers read bills before voting
- New signatures filed for Ohio slots referendum
- Santa Clara City Council decides on 49ers' Stadium ballot measure
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count stays steady at 69
- Wyoming petition deadline passes, no initiatives filed
- Signatures for California's 2 June initiatives cost $4.4 million
- Ohio voters may see livestock care standards countermeasure
- Poll shows support for Kentucky slot question
- Proposed Arizona sales tax increase solidified for May ballot
- Majority of school bond referendums defeated in Illinois
- Two measures slated for May ballot removed in Nebraska
- Maine legislators propose stricter rules for petition circulation
- Tax increase one step closer to Arizona ballot
- Ohio Third Frontier bond issue headed for May ballot
- Senate passes early voting bill in South Carolina
- Citizens could have the right to veto New Hampshire Legislature in the future
- Governor hopeful would veto bills to get marriage question on Iowa ballot
- Mississippi personhood amendment supporters seek signature deadline clarification
- Alabama ballot access bill folds
- Multiple ethics commission measures may appear on Utah ballot
- Nebraska Legislature to discuss health care issue
- More than 400 ballot initiatives filed and counting
- City of Burlington IRV repeal scheduled for March ballot
- Cost analysis performed for Montana hunting initiative
- Anti-initiative bill reintroduced in Washington
- California's five June propositions are assigned official numbers
- Nebraska's Amendment 1 has supporters, but issue has failed in past
- Filed initiatives rise even more in April, most in Washington
- Ballotpedia finds sharp increase of filed initiatives in March
- NC Senator proposes measure blocking felons from sheriff's office
- Iowa trust fund question breaks down potential $150 million in revenue
- Newly adopted petition law causes heated debates in Utah
- Connecticut election laws are being reviewed in Legislature
- Sides forming for Massachusetts sales tax question
- Research topples Kentucky from its place in the I&R firmament
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count continues to climb
- Maine initiative reform bill approved by lawmakers
- Colorado personhood amendment certified for November ballot
- Nebraska Treasurer cut to be decided by voters
- Slots referendum certified for Ohio ballot
- Maryland mulls 40 amendments, but most won't make ballot
- North Dakota's "Read the bill" initiative approved for circulation
- Alabama House sends tax amendment to state ballot
- Marijuana legalization act certified for California's November ballot
- Maine Senate approves initiative reform bill
- Illinois primaries return to March
- Colorado Supreme Court clarifies state campaign finance law
- North Dakota Supreme Court hears "Fighting Sioux" nickname case
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count soars to 83
- Health care issue being fought by ballot measures
- Initiative process under scrutiny in Montana
- Colorado personhood supporters file signatures, threaten lawsuit
- Tennessee right to hunt measure moves forward to 2010 ballot
- Arizona tries to balance budget, passes another ballot measure
- Secretary of state certifies marijuana measure for South Dakota 2010 ballot
- Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear Milwaukee sick leave referendum
- Alaska Judge rules revision of notification initiative language
- Lawsuit filed against Colorado initiative laws
- Three Idaho debt questions sent to voters for November
- Arizona Senate sends education program repeal question to ballot
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count hits 75 measures and counting
- Washington Governor signs ballot design law
- Pro-sales tax campaign receiving high donations in Arizona
- Minnesota measure proposes special session rule change
- Absentee ballot reforms are moving forward in Minnesota
- Michigan lawmakers propose expanding term limits
- White-hot bingo issue gaining momentum in Alabama Legislature
- Alaska parental notification initiative has enough signatures
- Deadline for California's June 8 ballot is March 12
- Idaho Senate to decide on three debt questions
- Oklahoma bill fails; would have expanded on English only ballot question
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count is on the rise
- Washington Bail Measure headed to voters this fall
- Nebraska Treasurer position could be cut by approval of measure
- Mississippi Voter ID initiative gets a place on 2011 ballot
- Sales tax hike receives opposition from two key figures
- Bill to restrict wildlife initiatives advances in Missouri Legislature
- South Dakota legislature approves secret ballot measure for 2010 ballot
- Many initiatives filed in Montana, but few make it to the ballot
- Personhood signatures fall short in Colorado
- Utah State Rep. honored with March Lilburne Award
- Ballot measure to limit veto power in Wisconsin gets consideration
- Oklahoma mulling state ballot question limit
- Poll shows Connecticut voters want initiative process
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count inches up to 70
- LetOhioVote asks Ohio Supreme Court to stop state investigation
- Minnesota primary election moved to August
- Two casino measures may be headed to the Maine 2010 ballot
- Arizona Senate approves term limit question
- West Virginia receives failing grade
- Georgia bill seeks to end touch-screen voting
- Missouri judicial selection ballot measure cleared for petition circulation
- Alabama bingo issue discussion slated for Tuesday
- New Jersey Supreme Court accepts recall case
- Idaho's circulation deadline arrives for initiatives
- Virginia to have a referendum to exempt Veterans from property taxes
- Third redistricting measure approved by Florida lawmakers
- Illinois redistricting measure defeated by lawmakers, initiative falls short
- Colorado lawmakers proposing to restrict citizen rights to amend constitution.
- State park funding measure submits signatures in California
- Supreme Court skeptical of signature privacy arguments
- Majority of Washington local measures are approved
- Alaska Legislature passes campaign disclosure bill for initiative campaigns
- Utah ethics petition signatures will remain private for now
- Maine Secretary of State releases draft of Casino Ballot Question
- Florida's 2010 ballot may have not 2 but 3 redistricting measures
- Arizona Immigration Law meets opposition from two initiatives
- Federal judge approves settlement over Ohio voter ID law
- Missouri House approves voter ID bill
- Prop 8 closing arguments scheduled for June 16
- Illinois Senate approves bill changing how Lieutenant Governor is picked
- Oklahoma Governor vetoes bill to change titles of initiatives
- Younger people and men support marijuana legalization
- Sixteen Washington counties head to the polls
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count surpasses the century mark
- Washington signature privacy battle heads to Supreme Court
- Ohio voters to decide on bond renewal and Columbus casino next week
- New Jersey students protest budget referendum results
- Arizona sales tax question's supporters pour in the campaign donations
- Florida Health Care Freedom Act qualifies for 2010 ballot
- As session ends, Alaskans find bond package on the ballot
- Bingo's number not called as bill dies in Alabama legislative session
- Antonio Villaraigosa recall campaign launched
- Wisconsin gubernatorial veto referendum narrowly passes in the Assembly
- Wisconsin issue ad bill dies in last day of legislative session
- Montana's C-105 opposed by teachers
- Idaho bible study initiative's hopes grow dim
- Initiative to change California's term limits likely for November ballot
- Arizona Clean Elections Act's fate may be decided by voters
- Oregon election nearing, voter pamphlets mailed
- Majority of New Jersey voters reject school district budgets
- Alabama health care bill may fall short
- Rhode Island may take a chance on gambling
- Hawaii voters to decide if a "rainy day" fund is needed
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count adds one certified measure for 2010
- Controversies, doubts surround Alabama bingo bill
- Early voting to begin for highly publicized Arizona sales tax vote
- National Voter Group Honors Missouri Lawmaker
- Alaska voters to decide whether more is better for Legislature
- Maine ballot measure order set for June 8 ballot
- Arkansas judge overturns 2008 initiative that banned unmarried couples from adopting
- Utah attorneys ask federal court for signature privacy TRO
- High amount of Arizona medical marijuana signatures filed with SOS
- Last day to file signatures for initiated state statutes in Utah
- Wisconsin Senate approves resolution for a gubernatorial veto referendum
- Sioux Falls, SD voters weigh in heavily in favor of lower signature requirements
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count gains momentum, 97 measures certified
- Maryland, Ohio and Texas citizens consider banning red light cameras
- Repeal of California's Prop 8 will not be on 2010 ballot
- Senate panel approves bond package for sports arena
- North Dakota "Fighting Sioux" nickname retired
- Vermont primary election moves up to August
- FBI investigating Alabama Senate bingo bill vote
- Colorado lawmakers propose changes to initiative process
- California Democrats want to raise cost of filing initiatives
- Missouri eminent domain initiatives unlikely for 2010 balllot
- No changes this week for Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count
- Last day to file signatures for initiated state statutes in South Dakota
- Colorado proposals could tweak laws for 2010 elections
- Judge throws out 49ers stadium lawsuit
- Alaska groups appeal judge's abortion measure decision
- Sioux Falls, SD voters weigh in on lowering ballot access signature requirements
- Website launched to track impact of Oregon Measures 66 & 67
- Utah Supreme Court may rule on validity of electronic signatures
- Opposition forms against Arizona marijuana initiative
- Alabama health care bill passes Senate, but unlikely to survive House
- Mississippi personhood initiative certified for 2011 statewide ballot
- Christmas songs, divorce ban and part-time leg kaput in California
- 18 states announce support to keep citizen petitions as open records
- Hawaii Board of Education appointment issue may appear on state ballot
- Nevada mining tax measure to be heard by Supreme Court this summer
- Bingo bill passes Alabama Senate
- New Jersey legislative Democrats express concern on "Cap 2.5" Amendment
- Texas AG sues Environmental Protection Agency
- California businessman arrested for conspiring to secretly fund recall campaign
- PG&E spending on Proposition 16 tops $46 million
- Kansas to hold House elections this year, but not Senate
- Past decade shows little ballot measure activity in Iowa
- Illinois voters will see only one ballot measure this year
- Idaho to decide on ballot measures for first time since 2006
- Nevada governor petitions to make union negotiations public
- Maryland sees change in laws governing initiative process
- Rhode Island measure up for vote in House
- No ballot measures on the North Dakota primary ballot this year
- South Carolina hunting measure similar to Arkansas measure
- Missouri judicial ballot initiative may have missed signature requirement
- Vermont AG warns of foreclosure scams
- Minnesota SOS promotes voter initiative
- Potential Louisiana constitutional amendment would limit accused's option to forgo jury trials
- Campaign finance hearing ties Douglas Bruce to Colorado tax measures
- Gov. Barbour signs bill banning public funding for most abortions
- Poll shows slim margin of approval for Massachusetts tax questions
- Preliminary ruling indicates release of Maine same-sex marriage donor names
- Heated debate and lawsuits develop about redistricting amendments in Florida
- Health care measure clears Oklahoma House, penciled into November ballot
- Grand jury releases report, points to corruption in Pennsylvania legislature
- Montana no stranger to hunting ballot measures
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count at a standstill
- Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board tackles reforms; initiative continues to circulate petitions
- Michigan's first petition drive deadline is only a day away
- Washington poll shows voter support for proposed income tax initiative
- Indiana Tax Cap measure has three counterparts in Colorado
- Utah's high court to hear electronic signature case
- Alabama Primary Election has one statewide, four local measures; could impact state constitution
- Two Tennessee bills could change state voting requirements
- Last ten years show a steady flow of New Mexico statewide ballot measures
- Wisconsin AG demands action on Asian Carp
- Bizarre ballot measure lawsuit dismissed from Arkansas Supreme Court
- NC Senate passes budget, sends it to the House
- Virginia introduces re-vamped process for restoration of voting rights
- Gov. Lingle signs anti-"birther" bill into law
- West Virginia legislators end special session
- New Jersey college graduates skip commencement to protest budget referendums
- More than 45 Georgia counties will vote on an advisory personhood question
- No special session on oil drilling next week says Florida Governor
- Campaign for "Cap 2.5" has a large online presence
- Alaska Supreme Court to hear arguments in abortion initiative case
- Connecticut Supreme Court rules Bysiewicz ineligible to run for AG
- New Jersey union leaders to hold protest against "Cap 2.5"
- 39 New Jersey Mayors throw support for "Cap 2.5" Amendment
- Early results show approval of Arizona sales tax hike
- Oregon's Measures 68 and 69 pass by a landslide
- Kentucky Governor calls special session to seek a budget compromise
- Longest serving NH state senator to retire
- No measures added to the Tuesday Count this week
- Delaware AG released from the hospital
- New Jersey Governor hits the road to sell property tax cap amendment
- NY Times claims Connecticut AG lied about Vietnam service
- Staten Island DA enters NY AG race as Republican
- Ballotpedia's Ballot Measure Roundup includes diversity of political issues
- Oregon's second election of the year is only a day away
- Arizona voters to flock to polls for first statewide special election in 30 years
- Sentence handed down for man who falsified Nebraska petition
- 2010 official ballot titles set by South Dakota Attorney General
- Virginia legislators block recall proposal
- Missouri legislators end session without passing any initiative proposals
- Connecticut GOP appeals Bysiewicz AG case
- Mayoral recall petitions in Houston, Alaska miss a beat
- Texas AG celebrates widening lawsuits against Obamacare
- Illinois General Assembly adjourns session without passing any intiative legislation
- Maine same-sex marriage lawsuit filed to protect donor names
- Utahns to vote on only two measures (so far)
- Colorado federal judge hears arguments to overturn paid petition circulator restrictions
- Tennessee and three other states will decide on hunting in November
- South Carolina Legislature kills proposed charity raffle question
- Rhode Island casino bill up for debate next week
- Ten initiatives approved for circulation in Montana
- Colorado legislators end session with only two initiative bills approved
- Maine tax debates increase as June 8 election nears
- Arizona signature verification process presents many steps for marijuana initiative
- Bottle rocket sales may return to North Dakota, referendum filed
- Governor Manchin calls Legislature into special session
- "Repeal Corporate Loophole" initiative sponsors file sigs in California
- Pennsylvania State Sen. Leach introduces medical marijuana bill
- South Dakota's general election will feature a new voting system
- Maryland poll shows slight approval for same sex marriage in Maryland
- Federal grand jury begins on possible Alabama bingo measure corruption
- Iowa session adjourns without marriage or personhood amendments on ballot
- Anti-Corruption Act's supporters and opponents clash in Alaska
- Missouri House gives final approval, health care amendment to appear on ballot
- West Virginia experiments with internet voting
- Amendment 1 passes in Nebraska Primary Election
- Colorado Senate passes bill to re-order initiatives
- Medical marijuana may be found on future Arkansas ballot
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count shows no signs of a slowdown (updated)
- New federal law may force Wisconsin to switch its primary election date
- Massachusetts Legislature rejects initiative, more signatures now needed for ballot
- Mississippi State Representative switches parties
- Washington bond measure language called into question
- Wisconsin board outlaws voluntary voter ID
- Arizona Immigration law referendum efforts cease
- Delaware AG hospitalized
- Two Louisiana ballot questions potentially headed for fall elections
- Polls open in Nebraska; voters to decide on Amendment 1
- Oregon House GOP Leader seeks documents in AG resignation
- Sandoval County voters harshly reject a property tax increase
- Governor Christie introduces constitutional amendment to reform property tax system
- Georgia SOS initiates check-in process for voters
- Illinois initiatives fail to collect sufficient petition signatures
- Vermont to get $60,000 in nation-wide drug settlement
- Senate approves Oklahoma health care measure, heads to House
- Four ballot questions scheduled to appear on Nevada 2010 ballot
- Minnesota federal judge strikes down corporate contribution ban
- New Jersey Appeals Court strikes down labor union contribution ban
- "Stop Hidden Taxes" supporters file 1.1 million signatures in California
- Early voting deadline for Arizona sales tax question looms
- Florida voters may vote on a proposed oil drilling ban this fall
- Pass California budget with majority vote? Prop turns in sigs
- New York AG wins Governor straw poll
- New Hampshire Senate revisits unenforced laws - keeps adultery, repeals "blue laws"
- Wyoming first lady confirmed as first female federal judge in state history
- Congressional redistricting proposition qualifies for California's Nov ballot
- Connecticut SOS wins qualification lawsuit
- Ohio Primary Roundup - Husted coasts to victory; Fisher trumps Brunner
- Missouri health care measure one step closer to state ballot
- Idaho initiatives are filed, but most may not make ballot
- Five NC House incumbents lose in primaries
- Voters in Indiana had mixed reaction towards school referendums
- Ohio voters overwhelmingly renew Third Frontier and relocate Columbus Casino
- Kentucky Lt. Governor files ethic complaint against State AG
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count up to 109, seven measures certified
- Voters in Michigan, 6 other states, weigh in on local ballot measures May 4
- Numerous Ohio school bond and tax issues head to the ballot on Tuesday
- Governor Christie pushes for constitutional amendment to cap property taxes
- Parcel tax elections in 9 California school districts on May 4 (updated May 8)
- Signatures filed for initiative to suspend AB 32
- Wisconsin AG receives endorsement of 61 sheriffs and 50 DAs
- Minnesota GOP endorses Secretary of State candidate
- Ohio voters to head to polls Tuesday
- Kansans to vote on eliminating mental illness as voting disqualification
- West Virginia Senate Minority Leader dies from battling cancer
- Initiative sponsors set to file signatures in California
- Four initiatives aim for the Missouri ballot
- Hawaii legislature approves civil unions
- Garber raises more contributions then Dean in CT GOP AG race
- Rhode Island faced with bond issue questions this fall
- Report shows Mississippi Legislature cut expenses by about $3 million dollars
- Arkansas immigration proposal falls short of signatures
- One Arkansas initiative effort files signatures on day of deadline
- Vermont AG warns out-of-state companies not to violate state law
- Connecticut AG seeking to revoke mayor's pension
- New Mexico legislators do not pass recall during legislative session
- No initiative legislation passes on the last day of session in Delaware
- Kansas rainy day fund amendment fails to make ballot
- Idaho measure to limit session days fails to make ballot
- Question of term limits on New Mexico ballot
- Maryland's history of ballot measures shows consistency
- Alabama has a history of ballot measures in past 10 years
- All Illinois candidate petitions challenged
- Five measures set to be on Alaska ballot
- Sponsors of two Arkansas initiatives plan to turn in signatures by deadline
- Governor Manchin keeps Byrd's Senate seat vacant until the funeral is over
- Oregon petition drive deadline nears
- Stalled Medicaid funds determine shape of Mississippi budget
- Schwarzenegger wants $11 billion water bond pulled off ballot
- DeMaio open bidding initiative may have fallen short on signatures
- South Dakota legislators end session with initiative reform bill approved
- Iowa legislators end session without passing initiative legislation
- Indiana legislators wrap-up session with no initiative legislation passed
- California's propositions thrust BP's Tuesday Count to 145
- Arkansas signature filing deadline around the corner
- Tennessee Legislature enacts Immigration law, ACLU urged veto
- KY Governor warns of possible $240 million budget shortfall
- WY Governor turns down $1 million federal health care grant
- Signatures filed in Massachusetts, but more hurdles on the way
- Nebraska ACLU seeks injunction on petition circulator law
- Implementation of voter-approved Maine Question 3 remains pending rail line negotiations
- North Dakota measure proposes revamping legislative redistricting
- Ohio petition drives come to a close, deadline only a day away
- Governor Christie calls for special session to pass "Cap 2.5"
- Arizona's secret ballot amendment takes on lawsuit
- Governor Manchin begins process to appoint successor to Senator Byrd
- Ohio supporters withdraw petitions for November slots vote
- California's November propositions get their numbers
- Rhode Island legislators end session without approving inititative legislation
- Wisconsin AG applauds Supreme Court ruling on Chicago gun ban
- Lawsuit challenges Missouri health care measure
- Florida gubernatorial candidates back proposed class size amendment
- Long-time West Virginia US Senator Robert Byrd dies
- Battle between unions and business moves to local ballots in California
- "Costco Initiative" first to file signatures in Washington
- Fraud being claimed in Montana's I-161 initiative
- Nebraska recall initiative fails to collect signatures
- Four more initiatives added in last-minute California qualification
- SCOTUS rules R-71 petition signatures can be made public
- Louisiana Legislative session ends, twelve constitutional amendments approved for fall voting
- Gov. Christite says the Battle on "Cap 2.5" is the State v. Trenton politicians
- Ohio health care amendment supporters shift effort to 2011
- Georgia SOS suing federal government over voter verification process
- Arizona officials to analyze ballot measures
- NH Legislature considers selling state assets to fill budget gap
- Gov. Lingle adds civil unions bill to potential veto list
- Governor McDonnell earns 63 percent approval rating
- Two major initiatives make the cut for California's November ballot
- Capistrano Unified recall election certified for November ballot
- Utah's high court says "yes" to e-signatures
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count soars to 135 certified measures
- Groups file lawsuit against a Nevada immigration initiative
- BP oil spill fuels yet another drilling ban proposal
- New Jersey lawmakers reach budget deal, avoid government shutdown
- Sharia Law amendment causing controversy in Oklahoma
- Texas AG takes action to prevent "overreach" of EPA
- Minnesota SOS: Voting begins this week
- New Jersey lawmakers call for gambling summit before qualifying casino referendums
- New Jersey Senate President wants legislators to have last say on capping property taxes
- CNN hires former New York AG/Governor
- NC Senate unanimously passes Susie's Law
- Former PA representative sentenced for corruption
- Time down to zero as Montana initiative petition deadline arrives
- Felons in the Michigan legislature? Voters get a say
- Montana Secretary of State already tallying up signature count for initiatives
- West Virginia sees success in implementing online voting
- Montana "Right to Life" initiative already turning in signatures day before deadline
- Delaware AG to return to work this month
- South Jersey lawmaker pushes for more "Cap 2.5" exemptions
- Initiative to give California legislators more time in office coming up short on signatures
- Judge clears way for Suarez recall vote
- South Carolina AG endorses State Rep. Nikki Haley for Governor
- Rhode Island legislators approve bill to improve ballot access
- West Virginian legislators end session without passing initiative reforms
- Ballotpedia's Ballot Measure Roundup: As certified measures rise, so do issues.
- Nebraska legislators did not approve any initiative bills
- No citizen initiatives qualify for the Nevada 2010 ballot (updated)
- Colorado Governor signs two initiative bills into law
- Three measures added in Ballotpedia's Tuesday count
- Arizona lawmakers wrap up session with two initiative bills passed
- Marijuana activists in Colorado may go for full-out legalization in 2012
- Last days of the Swiss Briefing Tour
- Governor Christie asks cabinet seceretaries to prepare for a government shutdown
- Governor Parnell signs initiative legislation into law
- Virginia Libertarians sue state over petition circulators
- Montana marijuana initiative gets approved for circulation
- Vermont GOP SOS candidates spar over public debate
- Worried horse track owners may mount veto petition drive in Ohio
- Veterans bonds question on Alaska's November ballot
- Virginia sees increasing demand for voting rights restoration
- Federal judge issues preliminary injunction against Colorado petition laws
- Days Three and Four of the Swiss Briefing Tour
- Texas AG candidate claims victims pay for "rape kits"
- Day Two of Swiss Briefing Tour
- Utah ethics initiative aims for the 2012 ballot
- Idaho voters will decide on tuition question
- New Mexico has two measure concerning veterans on ballot
- South Dakotans will see a thinner ballot for 2010
- Rhode Island casino amendment makes its way onto ballot
- Three Nevada initiatives drop 2010 ballot efforts
- North Dakota launches new election website in time for primaries
- NC legislators seek to remove cap on oil spill damages
- Harrah's stalls vote on New Jersey sports betting amendment
- Constitution Party seeks to be fourth ballot qualified party in Wyoming
- Supporters of Georgia SOS accuse opponent of intimidation
- State Senator requests Delaware AG Biden rule on legality of Obamacare
- Day One of the Swiss Briefing Tour
- Iowa voters to decide on constitutional convention question
- Six year gap since voters saw ballot measures in Indiana
- Florida business executives launch fundraiser in opposition to Amendment 4
- Five years passed since West Virginia last had a statewide referendum
- California Primary Roundup - Harris, Cooley, and Dunn win big
- Five years since Kansas saw a constitutional amendment on ballot
- Three initiatives circulating in Arkansas
- Restrictive ballot access bill passes South Carolina House
- Mississippi House holds hearings on oil spill, BP doesn't show
- Pennsylvania House approves two bills targeting illegal workers
- Early results reveal approval of most Maine measures including a tax reform veto
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday count sees no certifications this week
- Four Massachusetts initiatives collecting additional signatures
- New federal law forcing Ohio to scramble on setting new bond election deadlines
- Maine Governor signs new bill involving paid petition circulators
- Nebraska Libertarians join lawsuit over signature requirements
- Retiring Colorado Supreme Court Justice impacted Colorado's initiative process
- Mainers cast their ballots on tax reform and bond measures
- Montana alcohol initiative stops efforts
- Swiss direct democracy briefing tour ready to kick off in Zurich
- Illinois changing campaign finance laws
- Former Wisconsin AG Lautenschlauger to help Hassett campaign
- Mary Adams Honored for Her Work Protecting Maine’s Initiative & Referendum Process
- Maryland constitutional convention question shows historical 50-50 statistics
- Nevada petition drive deadline only a week away
- Missouri earnings tax initiative remains pending; receives funding boost
- Alaska property tax initiative falls short of 2012 ballot
- New Jersey legislators try to avert government shutdown
- Signatures filed to recall indicted San Jacinto council members
- Two redistricting initiatives likely to duke it out on California's November ballot
- New York AG Cuomo accepts nomination for governor
- Connecticut GOP AG candidate wins conservative endorsements
- Minnesota Legislators end session without passing initiative amendment
- Californians tweet their opinions during "Tweet a Prop"
- Washington liquor initiative challenges similar liquor initiative
- Montana's I-161 initiative draws allegations
- Oregon election officials reject thousands of lottery fund petition signatures
- Ohio House approves proposed redistricting amendment
- South Carolina's Legislative session ends
- Maine Secretary of State finalizes Casino Ballot Question
- Rhode Island House sends ethics measure to Senate
- Office of Hawaiian Affairs goes to court seeking $200 million from legislature
- NH Governor calls legislature into special session to deal with budget shortfall
- Alaska Supreme Court allows parental initiative to stay on ballot
- Alabama Primary Roundup - Strange upsets King, Anderson and Perkins go to run-off
- Michigan Senator prepares bills for possible constitutional convention
- Washington's filed measures grow in Ballotpedia's monthly initiative count
- Arizona marijuana initiative plants itself on November ballot
- Study argues that "Cap 2.5" worked in Massachusetts
- Number of Mayors supporting "Cap 2.5" amendment increases
- Congressional races more of the foucs of Virginia's June 8th primary
- Alabama primary set; propane measure up for vote
- Uncertainty clouds Colorado's 2010 signature deadline
- Oklahoma Rainy Day Amendment sent to statewide ballot
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count slowly increases to 120
- Kentucky Legislature agrees to budget in special session
- Wyoming legislators to study prison alternatives
- New poll shows more New Jerseyans disapprove of their teacher's union
- Virginia Secretary of Commonwealth throws out petition complaint
- Maine lawmaker proposes voter ID bill
- Hawaii same-sex couples sue Governor for equal rights
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count sees action as certified measures increase to 167
- Opening reception highlights the beginning of 2010 Global Forum
- Louisiana's last closed Primary race
- California's Prop 14 opponents file lawsuit
- Casino backers in Oregon announce ballot access lawsuit
- I-1107 certified in Washington
- Governor McDonnell looks to sell off ABC stores to fix roads
- Term limits proposition qualifies for February 2012 ballot in California
- Alabama lawmakers do not pass any initiative bills
- Oklahoma AG narrowly defeated in Gubernatorial Primary
- North Carolina Supreme Court set to hear ballot access case
- Part I of the Oregon non-tribal casino initiative falls short, Part II makes the cut
- Maine legislators approve three initiative bills
- Nearly all Washington State initiative bills die in committee
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count remains steadily above 160 despite lawsuits
- Complaints arise of illegal advertisements in campaign against Alaska's Ballot Measure 2
- North Carolina federal court delays ballot access hearing
- Arizona Judge rules ballot wording fair in Prop 302
- Kansas AG argues out-of-state circulator ban is unconstitutional
- Utah lawmakers approve one initiative bill during session
- Tennessee legislators stop three initiative bills
- Florida's Education Association files lawsuit to block Amendment 8
- Missouri Litigators Honored for Work to Protect Initiative Campaign’s First Amendment Rights
- Another Florida measure bites the dust, Amendment 3 off the ballot
- Oregon redistricting amendment supporters challenge the state's signature laws
- Submitting arguments for and against Arizona measures passes
- SQ 153 removed from Oklahoma ballot
- Filing fees preventing independents from running in W. Va. special election
- South Dakota high court upholds Amendment K ballot summary
- 4 Missouri initiatives have total sigs tallied
- Governor Christie aims to overhaul gaming industry in New Jersey
- Georgia Primary Roundup - Landslides and Run-offs
- Legislators stop initiative legislation in Hawaii
- Florida legislators do not pass initiative legislation during a short session
- Delaware legislators do not pass initiative legislation
- Florida oil drilling special session abruptly ends with no vote
- North Dakota Libertarians sue Secretary of State
- Missouri health care measure cleared for August vote, no appeal sought
- Citizen initiatives thrust Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count to 161
- Lawsuits hit Florida, Amendment 3 hearing this week
- Lawsuit filed to block personhood initiative from Mississippi ballot
- Florida Supreme Court to hear redistricting cases
- Three initiatives certified for the 2010 ballot in Montana (Updated)
- W. Virginia legislators approve special election reform bill before deadline
- West Virginia House passes special election reform
- In Oklahoma State Senate, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- Michigan agency fails to report $41 million in stimulus funds
- Montana counties turn in initiative signatures to Secretary of State
- Secret ballot compromised in New Mexico and other states
- Governor McDonnell restores voting rights to 506 felons
- Wis. Assembly candidate questions AFSCME submitting petitions on his behalf
- I-1098 income tax initiative qualifies in State of Washington
- Tennessee early voting begins today for Primary
- Democratic majorities in state senates at greater risk than Republican majorities, analyst says
- Michigan Tea Party leaders challenge ballot petitions
- Wyoming Governor threatens to sell national park land
- Stimulus recipients fail to report funds
- NH Department of Education fails to report stimulus records
- Legislative question on ballot in New Mexico
- Delaware AG will go unchallenged in November
- Iowa Secretary of State incumbent faces competition in 2010 election
- Alabama SOS to be decided on in 2010
- Indiana to hold Senate and House elections in 2010
- NH Governor orders all state departments to cut budgets by 5 percent
- Question of marriage seen in Idaho in the past
- Wisconsin recall group questions mass mailer by suburban-Milwaukee Mayor
- More state employees in New Jersey are retiring in response to "Cap 2.0"
- Vermont legislators fail to pass initiative legislation
- Mississippi Legislators do not pass recall law
- Oregon legislators approve two initiative bills during special session
- Lawmakers in Oklahoma do not approve initiative bills
- South Carolina's recent history rich with ballot measures
- Health care issue will not be place before Kansas voters
- W. Virginia special election draft legislation released
- Arizona judge set to decide if a measure's description is misleading
- Virginia mayor Holley achieves dubious distinction: Most recalled politician in the United States
- Oregon city required to accept anti-tax petition
- North Dakota's petition drive deadline is only weeks away
- Federal government pays Montana counties for non-taxable land
- DOJ/Minnesota SOS accused of ignoring voter fraud in Franken victory
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count surpasses the 150 mark
- Gov. Christie refuses to join lawsuit to overturn federal sports betting ban
- Groups from all sides in Alaska are opposing Proposition 1
- Judge to hear challenge to Missouri health care measure
- With lawsuit filed, arguments to be heard for Arizona ballot measure
- South Dakota supporters prepare campaign for medical marijuana
- Alaska Supreme Court rules against publicly funded elections
- Voter sentiment in California swings against marijuana legalization
- Vermont AG named Sixth Worst in the Nation by CEI
- Global Forum on direct democracy set to start on July 30
- Wyoming excise tax initiative stopped in the Senate
- Connecticut AG named Third Worst in the Nation by CEI
- Candidates for governer urge override of casino veto
- Denver unveils ballot-tracking service
- Maryland Constitution one of the longest in the country
- Questions surround Montana hunting initiative
- Illinois Gov. and Lt. Gov. candidates to run together in primaries
- Virginia ballot measures were consistent over the last decade
- W. Virginia legislative special session set for July 15th
- KY Governor announces plan to furlough state workers, saving $24 million
- Massachusetts Biomass proposal happily pulled off ballot by supporters
- Utah establishes interim e-signature rule for initiatives & referendums
- BREAKING: Governor Manchin's legal counsel calls W. Virginia legislators into special session
- Maine ballot measure order set for November 2 ballot
- Florida special session to ban offshore drilling scheduled for mid-July
- W. Virginia AG opinion reveals current law on special elections is unclear
- Florida judge boots Amendment 7 off the ballot
- BREAKING: W. Virginia AG calls for Special Election to fill Byrd seat
- ACLU joins Georgia voter verification suit
- Flaws in West Virginia election law exposed after Senator Byrd's death
- Final Massachusetts initiative filing deadline arrives
- New Jersey Governor, Legislature agree to compromise on "Cap 2.5"
- West Virginia Governor announces plan to fill Robert Byrd's Senate seat
- State budget advisory question heads to some Nevada county ballots
- Gov. Lingle vetoes civil unions bill, legislature won't challenge
- Florida voters challenge proposed health care amendment
- Tobacco tax measure heading to California's 2012 ballot
- Texas AG calls upon President Obama to "step up" on immigration
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count up by one to 146 certified measures
- No citizen initiatives for the Michigan 2010 ballot
- Six initiatives file signatures in Oregon
- Gov. Rendell signs budget, some key details still remain
- NC state budget approved on schedule for the first time since 2003
- Hawaii to experiment with publicly funded elections
- As deadline arrives, Nebraska sees no initiative signatures filed
- Nebraska federal judge upholds laws on petition circulators and ballot access
- On day of deadline, no initiative signatures filed in Arizona
- Initiative petition deadlines arrive in Oregon and Washington (update)
- New Jersey lawmakers begin special session on "Cap 2.5"
- Nebraska signature deadline arrives on Friday
- Arizona signature filing deadline is Thursday
- New Hampshire legislators end session without passing initiative legislation
- Connecticut legislators defeat campaign finance legislation for referendum groups
- Federal judge upholds Nevada distribution requirement, strikes down circulator's oath
- Arizona secret ballot measure taken off the ballot
- Workers' Comp Initiative second to file in Washington state
- Virginia's new law to improve delivery of military and absentee ballots takes effect
- North Carolina one step closer to voting on sheriff question
- Agreement deters Ohio livestock care initiative from ballot
- New York Legislators end session with no initiative bills passed
- Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds 2006 referendum on gay marriage
- Minnesota SOS urges military voters to apply now for absentee ballots
- Ballotpedia’s Tuesday Count inches up to 171 certified measures (updated)
- PA state senator seeks to standardize ballot access requirements
- Federal lawsuit challenges Wyoming marriage law
- Nebraska ballot contains economic amendment
- Health care question fails to make New Mexico ballot
- Controversial secret ballot issue hits South Carolina
- KY Senate President Williams expected to announce run for Governor
- Indiana Property Tax Cap Amendment endured rocky road to ballot
- Keever recommended to fill vacant North Carolina House seat
- Idaho Representative's prediction of Idaho ballot dead on
- Mississippi legislators ban synthetic marijuana in special session
- NH House subcommittee studies marijuana legalization
- EXCLUSIVE: Ballotpedia SOS Race Tracker - 6 offices in play
- EXCLUSIVE: Ballotpedia AG Race Tracker - 8 contests up in the air
- Colorado health care measure cleared for statewide vote
- Texas AG challenging Obama administration drilling moratorium
- Oklahomans will decide on English as official language
- 10 states seek waivers from compliance with MOVE Act
- Vermont Primary Roundup - Condos and Gibbs crush in SOS races
- Florida Primary Roundup - Scott/Bondi upset McCollum/Kottkamp, Gelber sweeps Aronberg
- Illinois candidates propose combining treasurer, comptroller
- Over $600K poured in to pass Arizona health care measure
- Alabama voters to see four statewide measures in November
- Immigration may appear on future Arkansas ballot
- Liquor privatization battle brewing in Virginia
- Measure 1 fails, Measure 2 passes in Alaska primary election
- In Hughson, California, the vote is overwhelming to recall 3 members of the city council
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count plateaus at 170 ballot questions
- Oregon casino initiative supporters move ahead without constitutional amendment
- Arlington County Democrats unanimously endorse all of Virginia's referendums
- Two ballot measures to meet their fate as Alaska's Primary Election arrives
- Missouri state representative files lawsuit after losing the primary
- Hawaii legislators use $16 million from emergency 911 fund to balance the budget
- Virginia still clings onto one-term limit policy for Governors
- Nationally, state legislative term limits impact 6% of seats up in 2010
- U.S. Justice Department approves GA voter verification system
- Connecticut AG accused of lying about accepting PAC money
- California lawmakers race to the finish to get initiative bills passed
- Missouri court reviews real estate tax measure for 2010 ballot
- W.Va Secretary of State to review early voting procedures
- New Hampshire representative resigns over comments about Palin
- North Dakota Secretary of State confirms pharmacy initiative won't appear on ballot (updated)
- Loophole allows New York AG to accept donation from targeted firm
- Delaware AG misspells name in Facebook ad
- Montana Supreme Court allows ballot initiative to remain on ballot
- Last minute ballot challenge awaits Virginia lawsuit
- In Michigan House of Representatives, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- Michigan State Senate facing heavy turnover due to term limits
- In Nevada House of Representatives, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- In California State Legislature, Democrats are more impacted by term limits than Republicans
- In Nevada State Senate, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- In Missouri State House of Representatives, more Republicans than Democrats feel impact of term limits
- Is the tea party movement impacting state legislative elections? Study announced
- Gov. Christie heads off criticism over NJ gay marriage case.
- In Missouri State Senate, more Republicans than Democrats feel impact of term limits
- South Dakota's 2010 ballot question guide is now available
- Pharmacy initiative supporters continue to seek spot on North Dakota ballot
- Senators accuse U.S. Justice Department of not enforcing MOVE Act
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count makes the leap to 170 certified measures
- Initiative process proposed in Kansas
- Federal judge throwns out ban on non-resident circulators in Kansas
- Missouri city officials file lawsuit to block earnings tax measure
- Are lobbyists as much of a threat to the I&R process as the legislatures?
- Ohio Secretary of State candidates want more scrutiny for ballot wording
- Missouri judge upholds "puppy mill" ballot language
- Illinois Gov. Quinn proposes citizen initiative changes
- Michigan activists support amendment to ban Great Lakes oil drilling
- Wisconsin Supreme Court halts issue ad law
- Marijuana question absent from Arkansas ballot
- In the last ten years, only three initiatives made Idaho ballot
- Unions ask judge to take the Adachi Initiative off the ballot
- California AG double-dipping state pension program?
- Delaware AG resolves Delaware City election dispute
- Judge keeps Washington R-71 petition signers' names sealed
- Texas AG sues BP over emissions
- Utah ethics initiative supporters report they met 2012 requirements
- Alabama senate incumbents: can they find a challenger?
- Arizona House term limits create vacancies
- Decision to be announced in North Carolina ballot access case
- Fines placed upon Alaska Ballot Measure 1 supporters
- Arizona State Senate Republicans feel impact of term limits
- Ohio State Rep. Garrison represented BISC at the Global Forum
- Federal judge refuses to issue stay on Prop 8 ruling
- Pennsylvania house incumbents dominate ballot
- Total count of Alabama statewide measures not solidified just yet
- Iowa house incumbents dominate ballot
- Nevada assembly incumbents dominate ballot
- Health Care issue sweeping nation is absent in Maryland
- Iowa senate incumbents dominate ballot
- Wisconsin federal judge delays settlement of issue advoacy lawsuit
- Pennsylvania senate incumbents dominate ballot
- Nevada senate incumbents face challengers on ballot
- Term extension up for debate in New Mexico
- Arizona's Proposition 108 makes a reappearing act on the ballot
- Lively primaries for both parties in Vermont SOS campaign
- Connecticut Primary Roundup - Dean, Merrill sweep
- Ohio House partisan balance may hinge on term limits
- Opponents of Alaska Ballot Measure 2 won't debate issue
- All but 7 South Dakota state reps face opposition
- Georgia Primary Run-off Roundup - Deal, Sinkfield pull off upsets; Olens crushes
- Many open seats but only one primary challenge in South Dakota state senate elections
- 2012 NGA meeting to be held in Virginia
- In Colorado House elections, most races include incumbents
- Massachusetts House incumbents dominate ballot
- Massachusetts senate incumbents dominate ballot
- In Colorado Senate elections, incumbents play a significant role
- In Maine House of Representatives, term limits impact Democrats and Republicans equally
- How will term limits impact Ohio elections?
- South Dakota term limits create 8 open state representative seats
- In Maine State Senate, term limits impact Democrats and Republicans equaly
- In Colorado House of Representatives, Democrats are hit by term limits
- In Florida House, Republicans are more affected by term limits than Democrats
- Term limits affect 4 South Dakota state senators
- In Colorado State Senate, term limits spare most incumbents
- In Florida State Senate, Republicans are more affected by term limits than Democrats
- Nebraska gets 'F' in initiative process, says think tank
- Rhode Island casino measure's luck runs out as deadline passes to place it on ballot
- WI Elections Authorities reach settlement in lawsuit over disclosure rules
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count is unshaken at 167 certified measures
- In Montana House, term limits affect more Republicans than Democrats
- In Montana Senate, term limits affect more Republicans than Democrats
- New Jersey leaders meet at gaming summit in Atlantic City
- Arizona Legislature back at work due to Proposition 108
- Oregon citizens panel prepares to review ballot measures for November election
- California legislature yanks Prop 18, the water bond, from November ballot
- Connecticut GOP AG candidate's husband arrested in sign altercation
- No ballot measures certified in New Jersey for 2010
- Grassroots group files emergency injunction on campaign finance rule
- Democratic AG candidate involved in hit-and-run accident
- Florida's high court scheduled to rule on health care amendment ballot status
- Governor Manchin is target of a federal investigation
- Two initiatives meet North Dakota petition drive deadline
- Alaska senate incumbents dominate ballot
- Massachusetts Lawmakers end session without passing initiative legislation
- Kentucky state workers file lawsuit to stop mandatory furloughs
- Wyoming incumbents criticized for using state vehicles for campaigning
- Immigration law shaping up to be a big issue of Mississippi's 2011 elections
- New Hampshire commission meets to discuss selling state assets
- Day Five marks the end of the 2010 Global Forum
- Minor-party candidates in Pennsylvania meet with difficulties
- North Carolina Governor signs ethics reform bill into law
- Kansas Primary Roundup - Kobach, Biggs, Schmidt easily secure nominations
- Federal judge overturns California's Proposition 8
- Day 4 of Global Forum highlights how direct democracy can affect policy.
- Missouri's voters approve Proposition C (updated)
- Missouri election officials certify 2 of 4 initiative petitions for November ballot
- Demand for probe into Minnesota Voter Fraud expands
- Signatures for only two initiatives submitted in Colorado
- Connecticut AG to probe internet e-book deals
- Realtors in Missouri plan to sue SOS Carnahan over signature rejection
- Voters head to polls in Missouri to weigh in on Prop C
- Day Three of the 2010 Global Forum
- Signatures filed in Colorado to qualify anti-Obamacare initiative for ballot
- South Carolina rainy day amendment slated to be on November ballot
- Day 2 of Global forum highlights issues in the U.S. initiative process
- Day One of the 2010 Global Forum
- Of his opponent, gubernatorial candidate says, "He's my friend. He'll be my friend after the election"
- 2010: year of the independents?
- Closing hours of California gubernatorial race get more intense, if that's even possible
- Incoming Nebraskan government will face $750 million shortfall
- Early voting begins in Wyoming
- At least four measures proposed in Kansas fail to make ballot
- Mississippi legislators hold hearings on proposed immigration laws
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northwest ballot measures
- NC state senator to resign, take position as secretary of revenue
- As registration deadlines loom, new state website gains traffic
- Third parties win key victory in Tennessee
- Voting machines may entrench parties, confuse voters
- Arkansas Issue 2 comes under fire in lawsuit
- Only 19 state senate challengers topple incumbents in 2010
- Gathering reveals worries and curiosity over crowded Arizona ballot
- New polling data predicts Republicans to gain 623 state legislative seats in election
- Rhode Island incumbents struggle in state legislative primary
- Eight senate incumbents run unopposed in November
- Kentucky House Republicans put forth 2011 agenda
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count reveals 155 questions for November's ballot
- Delaware House Republicans reveal "Pledge to Delaware"
- West Virginia Supreme Court rules petition signatures are public records
- Dem. Chairman alleges GOP candidate voter fraud
- North Dakota officials analyze Measure 1's impact on spending
- Tennessee federal judge finds 3rd party requirements unconstitutional
- Oregon signature gatherers indicted on fraud charges
- Louisiana early voting ends, state gears up for October 2 election
- Lazio is out in New York, but will it matter?
- Higher turnout in Hawaii, but few upsets
- Early voting starts Tuesday for Ohioans
- Support declines for Prop 25, holds steady for marijuana
- Continued analysis of ballot measures reveals emphasis on spending issues
- ABC News elections expert sees voter discontent as key to elections
- Governor Christie to stump for GOP gubernatorial candidates
- New York AG caught lying about voting for Bloomberg?
- O'Connor supports Nevada judges amendment
- Governor to lift state park alcohol ban
- Personhood supporters file suit against Colorado's Blue Book
- Schweitzer says marijuana law is far off track
- GOP could gain redistricting powers in Michigan
- Former Illinois GOP Leaders Predict 2010 Repeat of 1994
- Connecticut AG candidates set debate date
- Wisconsin's Republican Party files official complaint alleging coordination over union organizer's comments
- Vermont bumps Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count to 175
- Missouri earnings tax measure remains on the ballot; challenge rejected
- Democratic AG candidate in Wisconsin faces law license review
- Indiscreet union organizer's comments spell trouble for Tom Barrett's campaign
- Washington State AG will argue to entire 9th Circuit to uphold state's felon voting ban.
- Washington State AG files appeal over felon voting ban
- GOP candidate leads by double digits in Georgia AG race
- Colorado Secretary of State ponders options on "cure" provision
- Fast facts about Oklahoma's 2010 ballot measures
- Class size amendment appeal moves forward to Florida Supreme Court
- One MA House incumbent loses in primary
- Ballotpedia begins analysis of 2010 ballot measures
- Vermont voting age requirements are up for a vote this November
- Washington State AG appeals campaign finance ruling
- Lack of candidates leaves Texas voters with little choice in November
- Governor McDonnell proposes 4 day work week for state employees
- Gubernatorial primaries wind down, with big implications for November
- Meg Whitman sets new record for campaign spending
- Puppets and Presidents in California's gubernatorial race
- Citizen initiatives make rare appearances on Utah ballots
- South Dakota smoking ban supporters launch campaign efforts
- Nevada's 2010 ballot - all about judicial reform, eminent domain and taxes
- Maine casino initiative campaigns begin to form
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count holds steady at 174 as ballots are finalized
- 2011 Mississippi gubernatorial election begins to take shape
- State legislative commission studies the death penalty in New Hampshire
- Final day of multi-state primaries awaits voters in 7 states and DC
- Wyoming Governor says state law does not allow for regulation of greenhouse gases
- ACLU threats Hawaii Senate with lawsuit over invocation practice
- Request to block California from implementing Prop 14 denied
- Public forums kick off in Arizona as election day nears
- Florida Amendment 8 clears legal hurdle; teachers union to appeal
- Colorado Secretary of State proposes changes in rules to "curing" initiatives
- Vermont AG requested to investigate Republican Governors Association
- Beau Biden officially secures second term as Delaware AG
- West Virginia Supreme Court hears appeal on petition signatures
- Possible Cost to Recall Suttle: $900,000
- Connecticut AG leads by 9 points in Senate race
- Minnesota SOS asks residents to vote in honor of veterans
- Ruling releases Washington initiative petitions
- Maryland judge stops fake ballot from being circulated
- Alaska's voter pamphlets to be available in October
- Georgia Supreme Court hears arguments on Voter ID
- November ballot measures in Alabama lend a local flavor
- Wisconsin election officials reach deal with feds on military voting
- In 14 states, voters display very different attitudes toward school bonds and taxes
- PA Supreme Court to rule on residency requirement for collecting ballot signatures
- New Jersey lawmakers propose internet voting for military and overseas voters
- NC Supreme Court to determine governor's powers during a fiscal emergency
- State legislative elections come into national focus
- Texas AG challenger accuses Greg Abbott of shifting immigration opinion
- North Dakota officials finalize 2010 ballot following court ruling
- Arizona county prepares for passage of medical marijuana measure
- Governor McDonnell announces ABC privatization plan
- Federal judge strikes down contribution limits on Washington ballot issues
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count totals 174 certified measures for 2010
- Missouri real estate taxation amendment certified, appeal dropped
- Florida Supreme Court officially strikes Amendment 3, 7 and 9 from ballot
- As Voter Registration Month Begins in Ohio, Absentees Express Concerns
- Georgia SOS urges voters to register by October 4th
- 4 Ohio Voters file lawsuit against absentee balloting procedures
- Louisiana Public Affairs Research Council releases October amendment guide
- In Arkansas House of Representatives, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- In Arkansas State Senate, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
- Oklahoma Ethics Commission fines ballot activist $500
- New Mexico Secretary of State proposes ballot protection law
- Kentucky measure proposed to keep state a 'happy hunting ground'
- Kevin Joyce resigns Illinois state house seat
- Number of Maine ballot questions for 2010 slightly above average
- No citizen initiatives scheduled to appear on Utah 2010 ballot
- Tennessee November amendment sees little campaigning
- Another Montana initiative sees legal action for removal
- Colorado bail bond measure qualifies for November 2010 ballot
- Missouri court thrusts real estate amendment onto the 2010 ballot
- Iowa students get a taste of democracy with mock ballot measures
- Absentee vote fraud alleged in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
- White Expected To Win Big, Again, In Illinois SOS Race
- Tough economy has some surprising people looking to get their old jobs back
- Governors' races end on November 2nd, unless they don't
- Automated call controversy hits Nevada Question 1
- GOP inroads projected in Tuesday's state legislative elections
- Voters in 57 California school districts to decide on over $4 billion in bonds
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Southeast ballot measures
- West Virginia Early Voting nearing its end
- Virginia's electronic voter verficiation system may have glitches
- Quorum within reach of Indiana Senate Republicans
- Money in the bank and foot in the mouth
- What to expect from Ballotpedia election coverage on November 2
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count is set and steady for November 2
- Louisiana wraps up early voting for November election
- Illinois state lawmakers discuss election trends
- Mississippians have until October 30 to vote absentee
- Investigation of alleged voter fraud in Kentucky
- Republican Party projected to pick up 6 state Attorney General seats on November 2
- In Georgia, home is where the fight is
- Smallest state could make political waves on November 2nd
- Myths and realities of Constitutional Conventions discussed in Washington D.C.
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Northeast ballot measures
- In Colorado, efforts to convince a candidate to leave the race may have broken the law
- New Jersey pushes Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count to 184
- New York governor's race finally gets a debate
- Ballot measure activists challenge Florida's campaign finance laws
- Small number of Illinois military ballots effected by delays
- Pundits opine on 2010's naughty and nice ballot measures
- Pennsylvania Senate wraps up last work day before the election
- Wyoming legislative elections likely to be uneventful in 2010
- Gay marriage groups fund state legislative candidates
- North Dakota fielding a slim ballot with only 2 measures
- Oregon voters see another heavy ballot for 2010
- Handful of Illinois counties miss military ballot deadline, GOP threatens lawsuit
- Wisconsin Supreme Court deadlocked on Milwaukee sick leave case
- Vermont GOP SOS candidate receives ticket for accident
- Supporters say Idaho measure would add flexibility to UI
- Supporters voice their opinions of Alaska Proposition B
- Arkansas issues heating up as election nears
- Citizen initiatives: Success and failure in 2010
- 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Washington campaign finance laws
- Early voting begins in North Carolina
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Midwest ballot measures
- Supreme Court case to affect Mississippi immigration law
- Marijuana may boost turnout for Democrats
- Rhode Island board of elections lowers candidate fine
- Feds launch investigation on Illinois military and overseas ballots
- Personhood supporters pursue appeal against Colorado's Blue Book
- SC Election Officials Seek Uniform Schedule
- GOP Connecticut AG candidate supports "nullifying" laws
- Kentucky candidate remains on ballot despite ineligibility
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count is unshaken at 183 questions
- NY State Board of Elections settle with feds on MOVE Act
- Bi-partisan Prosecution Selected in Case Against White
- Early voting begins in West Virginia
- Brother of Minnesota SOS launches new PAC
- Virginia elections officials expect 40% turnout for November election
- Massachusetts to have advisory marijuana measures in selected municipalties on the November ballot
- Ballotpedia SOS Race Tracker - Toss-ups down to 3, GOP likely to pick up CO, IA, and KS
- Ohio SOS opponents debate Spanish-language ballots
- Bay State Independent candidate sues former staffers
- Wisconsin AG Candidates talk issues during first debate
- Ballotpedia's Regional Breakdown: Southwest ballot measures
- Mitt Romney Stumps for GOP AG candidate in Georgia
- Racy Paladino E-mails Topic of Discourse in New York AG race
- So-called GOP candidate challenges Illinois House Speaker
- Colorado Republicans have a minor problem.
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count holds steady as campaigns get into full swing (UPDATED)
- Jerry Brown may have violated U.S. sanctions against Cuba
- Republicans Raring to Reclaim Iowa State House
- Gov. Christie campaigns in Iowa nearly one year before Iowa caucuses
- Special session is on, McDonnell's ABC privatization plan approved
- Competitiveness in national elections does not trickle down to state level
- Four lawmakers among eleven indicted in Alabama bingo controversy
- Governor Christie comes to Wisconsin to campaign for fellow candidates
- Louisiana votes, both Amendments approved
- WI Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on sick leave referendum
- Ballotpedia AG Race Tracker - Toss-ups down to 3, GOP likely to pick up AZ, GA, KS, and OH
- Virginia uses electronic poll books for 2010 elections
- In nationally notorious Bell, recall organizers have enough signatures
- Tennessee House GOP selects first female speaker in state history
- With control of both chambers in New Hampshire, Republicans nominate new leadership
- After nearly losing House on election night, Democrats in New Mexico elect leadership
- Rhode Island Senate holds December session to consider judicial nominees
- Idaho airport: No projects anticipated after amendment passage
- Thirteen legislators in five states leave Dems for the GOP
- Recall effort approved for petition circulation in Walsh County
- Hawaiians elect Board of Education members for the last time
- Gov. Elect-Walker and GOP Legislators want lame duck session stopped
- Tea Party founder fights for additional Republican seat
- Appeal filed on Arkansas Issue 2
- Change is on the way for Massachusetts legislative leadership
- Missouri judicial reform efforts revisited
- Injunction on Oklahoma SQ 755 bars certification, for now
- Pennsylvania Governor-elect Corbett plans to hit the ground running
- Immigration bill makes its way to Colorado
- Californians approve $3.7 billion in school bond propositions on November 2 ballot
- Bosma to name Democrats as committee chairs
- Special election set for Iowa Senate seat
- Another statewide recount puts Minnesota politicos back in familiar territory
- GOP chooses new leadership for North Carolina Senate, House
- Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson will not seek election in 2011
- Recently elected Minnesota lawmakers propose a same-sex marriage amendment
- Majority of Delaware legislative leadership to remain in same positions
- Vermont Attorney General calls for Soda Tax
- Gov. O'Malley to balance Maryland budget
- Newly Elected New York AG names Transition Team
- Rainy day fund measure being considered in Texas
- Minnesota SOS computer programmer pleads guilty in child porn case
- Newly elected Wyoming Governor appoints Attorney General
- Lawsuit aims to shoot down parental notification law
- Local measure results near completion
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count reveals several social issues for 2011 ballots
- Incoming Kansas Secretary of State proposes initiative and referendum process (updated)
- Florida lawmakers resurrect proposed health care amendment
- New poll shows strong support for implementing initiative process in the Badger State
- Eyman signature privacy case dismissed, R-71 challenge returns to court in 2011
- Governor McDonnell elected Vice Chairman of the RGA
- Mississippi Gov. Barbour proposes FY 2012 budget: no new taxes, sweeping cuts
- Ballotpedia chart analysis shows multiple dates for constitutional changes
- Lame Duck session may await the Wisconsin Legislature
- Georgia wants newly registered voters to prove citizenship
- Incoming Michigan GOP ponders aggressive tax reform
- Nebraska narrows budget gap
- McGinness proposes public retirement reforms
- Montana maintains party leadership
- NJ Supreme Court strikes down recall effort against U.S. Senator Menendez
- Illinois lawmakers urged to pass gay marriage legislation in lame duck session
- Maine Republicans to drown Dirigo
- New Connecticut AG gives first interview since election
- English issue not riding into sunset as Texas considers measure
- Rumored lawsuit becomes reality for Oklahoma's SQ 746
- Oregonians aim to prohibit real estate transfer taxes in 2012
- Tomblin sworn in as new Governor of West Virginia
- Utah lawmakers revisit affirmative action amendment for 2012 ballot
- Take two: Arizona's Proposition 112 headed for recount
- Gov. Quinn pushes for open primaries in Illinois
- Three open state legislative seats lead to special elections in Mississippi
- Rhode Island Democrats lose some seats to Republicans but maintain legislative control
- Wyoming Republicans increase legislative control
- Republicans win big in Texas House
- Both amendments pass in Kansas
- Newly elected Georgia AG told County Manager to ignore law
- People question if Maine's governor-elect was given an mandate
- Numbers tilt toward passage of Arizona Prop 203
- Republicans in Pennsylvania gain a state government trifecta
- Governor Manchin bids farewell as he becomes U.S. Senator
- Marijuana Policy Project launches initiative campaign for 2012
- More than a week later, 3 Arizona measures are toss ups
- Democrats gain seats in seven state legislative chambers
- Recount requests filed in 3 Wisconsin Legislative Races
- Tenth Circuit Court shoots down Colorado's campaign finance requirement
- Arizona medical marijuana question's results show thin margin
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count is back with updates, previews and more
- Three measures appear headed to court in Oklahoma
- Wisconsin Assembly and Senate name their new leaders
- Washington voters approve four of nine measures
- Voters supported "right to hunt" in three of four states
- IL State Elections Board faces pushback on whether to seat U.S. Sen-Elect Kirk
- Nevada sports arena supporters file signatures
- Foley concedes Connecticut governor's race to Malloy
- One week post election, gubernatorial fights are shaping up
- Health care measures faced mixed voter opinion
- Missouri lawmakers seek to repeal or amend Proposition B
- NJ lawmaker proposes constitutional amendment to implement judicial retention
- Louisiana voters approve 8 of the 10 proposed amendments
- Republicans gain control of the Alabama state legislature for the first time in 136 years
- Uncertainty still rules in Connecticut's gubernatorial race.
- Montana GOP takes State House
- Sweeping gains give Republicans control of North Carolina's state legislature
- Republicans break Nevada Democratic supermajorities
- Maine casino measure may face recount and a legal challenge in the near future
- Maryland Question 3 approval presents problem for another winner at polls
- Rainy Day Fund measures get voter backing on Election Day
- New York Senate partisan count could be undecided until January 2011
- Michigan voters reject constitutional convention but say yes to felon ban
- Governor McDonnell would consider statewide referendum on alcohol privatization
- November elections might be over but a complaint remains pending on Measure 74
- Democrats save at least one Midwestern gubernatorial race
- Majority of GOP Secretary of State Pickups won by Obama in 2008
- Florida redistricting measures cleared the ballot but face a possible legal challenge
- Oklahoma SQ 755 passes, but lawsuit looming (updated)
- George Soros and SOS Project hit hard on Election Day
- Maryland Constitutional Convention question gets majority vote; but not so fast (updated)
- Most states which saw legislative chambers switch to Republican were won by Obama in 2008
- Thursday a.m. webinar available on Tuesday's historic state government elections
- In Connecticut, will the real Governor-elect please step forward?
- Minnesota's gubernatorial race will probably require a recount...and definitely needs some math lessons
- American governorships are still something of a boy's club
- Republican trifecta gains create recipe for powerful impact on redistricting
- Both bond propositions pass, amendment fails in Alaska
- Three out of ten measures pass in Arizona
- Election Day winds down with 7 key gubernatorial races undecided
- Two measures fail in Oklahoma
- Illinois voters approve gubernatorial recall amendment
- State Legacy Fund succeeds while Hunting Ban falls in North Dakota
- Missouri measures successfully approved, one remains pending
- Two measures fail, one passes in Massachusetts
- South Dakotans say no to medical marijuana and yes to smoking ban
- Class size and land use amendments appear rejected by Florida voters
- Scott Walker celebrates his birthday as Wisconsin's Governor-Elect
- Indiana's only ballot measure easily passes
- Vermont 17 year olds given the green light to vote in primaries
- New Jersey Wage Assessment, Question 1 is overwhelmingly approved
- Judge grants poll hour extension in Connecticut
- Oklahoma SQ 744 defeated by wide margin
- State governments set to shift toward Republicans in today's vote
- Election Day could have a few surprises for gubernatorial hopefuls
- Comedian Lights Up; Prop 19 goes up in smoke?
- Strong tea party support amongst Utah voters
- Ballotpedia's 2010 Regional Breakdown: All regions
- Washington measures some of 2010's most hotly-debated
- Missouri newspapers split on 2010 measures
- SC measures' approval isn't solidified after November vote
- Two Kentucky House candidates ruled ineligible
- Both major parties break records in fundraising on 2010 gubernatorial races
- America's unelected governor?
- Votes cast for governor change signature requirements in 12 states
- States to begin legislative sessions in 2011
- Massachusetts voters ring in new year with no alcohol tax
- Timing of West Virginia's next gubernatorial election is politically fraught
- Utah Attorney General to continue work through chemotherapy
- Governors in the news: Alaska and Hawaii fight to sort of the legalities of open records
- Walker works last day as Milwaukee County Executive, Holloway to take over
- Governors in the news: As 2010 winds down, governors look to tie up loose ends in state business
- Clarification lawsuit filed regarding California's Proposition 2
- Initiative activist Costa files 2nd go-round of Electoral College Reform Act
- Governors in the news: both incoming and outgoing governors are hardly taking a Christmas break
- Ohio slots referendum supporters seek to block campaign investigation
- California's debt triples in Schwarzenegger's 7 years
- North Dakota census stats increase petition signature thresholds
- Efforts for immigration measure starting in Iowa
- Governors in the news: only weeks away from Inaugurations, incoming governors are looking to trim the state operations they will oversee
- Texas gains four congressional seats from 2010 Census
- Ballotpedia's Tuesday Count up by one for 2011 and 2012
- Governors in the news: state executives tackle healthcare and budget woes, issue pardons, and face criticism over comments on Civil Rights
- West Virginia US Senate special election cost reached over $3 million
- Missouri proposal seeks to prohibit personal property taxes
- U.S. Census Bureau announces official figures for 2011 reapportionment
- Governor McDonnell wants state employees to make pension contributions
- Proposed Florida amendment would require 10 years of practice to qualify for judgeships
- Mike Gatto introduces bills to clamp down on voter initiatives
- AZ Prop 112 officially voted down after recount
- 60 Minutes report highlights growing issues with state budgets nationwide
- Tea Party Aims to Get Tennessee AG position elected
- Judge in 20-plus State Attorney General suit expresses skepticism on mandate
- Trial begins on federal lawsuit against Nebraska's initiative laws
- Nevada arena initiative's signature gathering questioned in lawsuit
- Will Californians vote for higher taxes to close budget deficit?
- Incoming Ohio Attorney General dismisses talks of Senate run
- Kentucky receives first GOP Attorney General candidate
- Republicans clinch supermajority in Texas House
- Wisconsin state employee contracts fail in lame duck session
- Incoming Oklahoma Attorney General moving forward on health care suit
- On November's local ballots, labor lost big in California
- Chafee addresses budget deficit
- Michigan legislature wraps up lame duck session
- New Mexico state agencies asked to cut budgets 10 percent
- Federal official rejects voter fraud in South Dakota
- Oklahoma SQ 744 at 21 in Ballotpedia's rankings of measure contributions
- With Kansas results certified, ballot measure numbers become official
- Despite party control over redistricting, Massachusetts governor promotes depoliticizing process
- Idaho SJR 101 had lowest contribution total in the country
- 2010 tax issues fail in Alabama
- Gov. Daniels approves of plan for "smarter incarceration"
- Delaware Senate leader DeLuca reelected despite challenge
- Arkansas measure's political issue among highest in margin of victory
- Pennsylvania Bar Association establishes committee to review legislative reapportionment process
- Voter-approved North Dakota State Legacy Fund effective June 2011
- As 2010 comes to a close, Ballotpedia wraps up ballot measure analysis
- Wyoming legislators prepare for 2011 session
- North Carolina Republicans hold power over redistricting for the first time in over a century
- Jeff Stone to run for Milwaukee County Execuctive
- Mississippi set for special elections in January 2011
- New census population figures to be released next week
- Candidates Ernst and Smith contend for District 48
- Municipalities in California face January 7 deadline for referring local ballot measures
- In Utah, Governor's Budget Voted Down by House GOP
- Nebraska sees progress for women in politics
- Kentucky Legislature looks ahead to redistricting
- Montana politicians begin filing for 2012 gubernatorial campaign
- Missouri Secretary of State approves four citizen initiatives for circulation
- Judge alters, but doesn't nullify AK parental notification measure
- Maine casino vote recount effort dropped by opponents
- NJ lawmakers go all in, place sports betting amendment on ballot
- Ballotpedia takes a first look at the 2011 governors' contests
- Redistricting in Tennessee likely delayed until 2012
- Washington's high court dismisses R-71 challenge
- BREAKING: Virginia federal judge rules federal health care reform unconstitutional
- New Vermont SOS selects deputy
- Connecticut AG names top federal prosecutor as deputy
- Colorado tax initiative tests the state's review board
- Voters go to the polls in two special elections tomorrow
- With more than 100 new faces, New Hampshire legislators take oaths of office
- Midwest states are focus of a new push for Right-To-Work in 2011
- Improving Maine's business climate is top priority for legislature
- Oregon Governor calls for public safety review including previously approved measures
- New York Republicans narrowly take senate
- Republican victories reshape Ohio redistricting
- Florida lawmakers aim to circumvent judicial review for proposed amendments
- Spring 2011 internships available with Ballotpedia
- New Jersey Governor, Legislature agree on arbitration reform
- Local Ohio measure results tallied, many schools look to try again
- Georgia AG-elect wants power to investigate foreclosures
- Western states, fiscal issues dominated 2010's ballot measure campaign contributions
- New California redistricting commission starts its work
- Nevada sports arena initiative moves forward
- Democrat Mark Dayton will govern Minnesota
- Inauguration season officially begins for winners of the 2010 gubernatorial contests
- Natalie Tennant considers WV gubernatorial bid
- Ballotpedia’s Tuesday Count: proposals for upcoming ballots roll in as challenges for 2010 measures continue to develop
- Unions urge contract approval before Walker steps into office as Governor
- New York AG-elect will focus on mortgage, consumer debt
- Creigh Deeds will run for another State Senate term in 2011
- Missouri city officials prepare for earnings tax vote, while challenges to Proposition A continue
- Kentucky governor's pledge of tax incentives for Creationist theme park doesn't sit well with advocates of Church and State separation
- Minnesota's gubernatorial recount heads into its second stage
- Missouri senator files legislation to repeal "puppy mill" measure
- Maine casino vote recount underway
- Republicans named to AG/SOS positions in Maine
- Alaska Governor names new State Attorney General
- $1,000,000 donations accounted for 70% of all donations to California's November propositions
- Illinois Senate Approves Expanded Casino Gambling
- Illinois civil unions bill clears final hurdle, awaits Gov. Quinn's signature
- US Supreme Court to rule on Arizona Public Financing System for Elections
- Democratic Governors, led by Maryland's Martin O'Malley, rebut idea that Republicans will control redistricting
- California Libertarians file briefs on petition circulator lawsuit
- CO Secretary of State-Elect Gessler wants lawmakers to take up photo ID
- On 14 election days, in 52 counties, Californians voted on 479 local ballot measures
- Incoming Florida Governor Rick Scott adds Michelle Rhee to his transition team
- Federal Appeals Court upholds Nevada's initiative process
- Congressional Republicans loop GOP governors into strategy meeting
- Ohio's Governornor-elect John Kasich is on the losing end of open record battle
- Illinois State House passes civil unions in a emotionally charged debate
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