California Mayors Introduce Pension Reform Initiative
Want to get it on the ballot statewide
Ballot Initiatives
Gov. Brown Not Stopping High-Speed Rail Because of Judge's Ruling
Judge didn't specifically order them to stop yet, so on it goes
Judge Rules Calif. High-Speed Rail Plan Violates Rules for Funding
More information requested before he decides whether to essentially kill it
How Concerned Should Ballot Initiative Lovers Be About the Prop. 8 Punt?
Does it give states coverage to simply ignore the people's wishes?
Libertarian Leads Effort for Gay Marriage Recognition in Arizona
Ballot initiative signature-gathering gets underway
Portland, Ore., Votes Against Water Fluoridation
Fourth time since 1956 they've rejected it
ObamaCare Fans Mull Ballot Initiatives for Medicaid Expansions
Try to force it in states where governors are resistant
Calif. Initiative Proposes Random Drug, Alcohol Testing for Doctors
Would also eliminate cap on malpractice suits
L.A. City Council Takes Battle Against Unregulated Marijuana Shops to the Ballot
Voters to decide whether to close hundreds of dispensaries or validate their right to do business
Condom Law Leads to Porn Industry Mayhem: Who Could Have Seen That Coming?
Permit requests plunge
Top Calif. High-Speed Rail Mastermind Turns Against the Monster It Has Become
Boondoggle no longer resembles what Californians voted for
Court: CA Tax-Hike Measure Illegally Places at Top of Ballot
Political shenanigans? You don't say.
WA Initiative Would Let Voters Ban Traffic Cameras
The state Supreme Court ruled they have no right to a say
Did Freedom Win?
Obama's supporters seem to think it's enough to put this extraordinary man in office.
States, Municipalities Tackle Booze-Related Regulations
Several communities loosen up the rules
State Secession Petitions: Ticked-Off Americans Want Out
One of the great joys of the Internet age is the voice it gives to myriad people whose opinions previously remained silent.
Civil Liberties Did Well at the Ballot Box
From legal grass to revising three strikes, good news
After Blocking Ban, Minn. Activists Look to Legalize Gay Marriage
Efforts to join other states may gain steam now
Traffic Cameras Lose at the Polls
The little revenue machines went down wherever they appeared
Charter Schools, Teachers Unions Both End Up Winners at the Polls
Reforms to teaching rules fail, but voters see increased interest in education alternatives
NJ to Require Judges Contribute to Pension Fund
Good luck getting that speeding ticket thrown out!
Montana Bans Health Insurance Mandates
Approves tighter regulations on medical marijuana use
Charter School Proposals Pass in Washington, Georgia
Washington will establish first set of schools; Georgia will allow state to override district rejections
Gay Marriage Wins Support in all Four States Voting on the Matter
Marry all the dudes! (or ladies, if that's your thing)
School Reform Measures in Idaho Fail
Voters reject regulations to restrict teacher union power,eliminate tenure
Calif. Prop. to Restrict Campaign Donations, Union Deductions Defeated
If union members want to fight their leadership, they'll have to do it themselves
Opponents of Virginia's Eminent Domain Initiative Made the Best Case for It
Making life easier for government is not a good reason to infringe individual rights.
Food Labeling Bill Failing in California
Proposition would mandate special labeling on foods that contained certain genetically modified ingredients
California Approves Three Strikes Reform
Third strike will have to be of a serious or violent nature to trigger life sentence
Arizona Rejects Top-Two Primary Scheme
Prop. 121 Could have been the death of third parties
Gay Marriage Recognition Legalized in Maryland, Maine
First time same-sex marriage approved through a public vote
Marriage initiatives currently looking good for gay couples
Legalization winning in Maine, Maryland, ban losing in Minnesota
Early Numbers Have Gay Marriage Recognition up in Maryland, Down in Maine
But less than one percent tallied so far
GA, WA Voters To Decide on Charter Schools
Both may expand choice for families trapped in government holding pens
