Metro delays asking voters to reform homeless services program to November electionThe Metro Council delayed a homeless services ballot measure from May to November to allow for further negotiations.
Supervisors OK ballot measure that would let them fire sheriffSan Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces potential removal as county supervisors are considering a ballot measure regarding her position.
Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballotCalifornians won't be voting on parental notification policy regarding gender identification this November, as supporters failed to collect enough signatures for the ballot measure.
California voters reject nation-high $18 per hour minimum wage ballot measureCalifornia voters rejected a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $18 by 2026, citing economic concerns and potential job losses.
Coalition to submit 900K signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballotThe coalition, including major retailers, aims to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing in California through a ballot measure this November.
Proposed gender identity measure fails to qualify for California ballotCalifornians won't be voting on parental notification policy regarding gender identification this November, as supporters failed to collect enough signatures for the ballot measure.
California voters reject nation-high $18 per hour minimum wage ballot measureCalifornia voters rejected a proposal to raise the minimum wage to $18 by 2026, citing economic concerns and potential job losses.
Coalition to submit 900K signatures to put tough-on-crime initiative on California ballotThe coalition, including major retailers, aims to enhance criminal penalties for shoplifting and drug dealing in California through a ballot measure this November.
Question 4: Voters reject legalization of some psychedelic substancesMassachusetts voters rejected a measure that would have legalized various psychedelics for therapeutic use, indicating public concern over the proposal's potential impacts.
Question 4: What to know about the proposal to legalize some psychedelicsMassachusetts may legalize and regulate certain natural psychedelics for adults, aiming to address mental health issues.
Question 4: Voters reject legalization of some psychedelic substancesMassachusetts voters rejected a measure that would have legalized various psychedelics for therapeutic use, indicating public concern over the proposal's potential impacts.
Question 4: What to know about the proposal to legalize some psychedelicsMassachusetts may legalize and regulate certain natural psychedelics for adults, aiming to address mental health issues.
Florida's Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in PlaceThe failure of Florida's Amendment 4 highlights the difficulties abortion rights advocates face in the state, particularly with its high voting threshold.
Nebraska Voters Pass Measure Limiting AbortionsNebraska voters approved an amendment limiting abortion to the first three months of pregnancy, reflecting a significant anti-abortion victory.
Missouri Judge Rules That Abortion Ballot Measure Is InvalidMissouri court moves to potentially strike down a ballot measure aimed at establishing abortion rights in the state Constitution.
Florida's abortion-rights ballot initiative fails to pass the supermajority thresholdFlorida's ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights failed, keeping the state's six-week ban in place.This marks the first rejection of an abortion-rights measure since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Missouri High Court Restores Abortion Measure to BallotMissouri Supreme Court upholds November ballot measure for abortion rights, affirming voters' power amid ongoing national legal battles over reproductive rights.
In Montana, Abortion Rights Groups Submit Signatures for Ballot Measure in NovemberMontana abortion rights groups gather enough signatures for ballot measure affirming reproductive freedom in the State Constitution.
Florida's Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in PlaceThe failure of Florida's Amendment 4 highlights the difficulties abortion rights advocates face in the state, particularly with its high voting threshold.
Nebraska Voters Pass Measure Limiting AbortionsNebraska voters approved an amendment limiting abortion to the first three months of pregnancy, reflecting a significant anti-abortion victory.
Missouri Judge Rules That Abortion Ballot Measure Is InvalidMissouri court moves to potentially strike down a ballot measure aimed at establishing abortion rights in the state Constitution.
Florida's abortion-rights ballot initiative fails to pass the supermajority thresholdFlorida's ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights failed, keeping the state's six-week ban in place.This marks the first rejection of an abortion-rights measure since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Missouri High Court Restores Abortion Measure to BallotMissouri Supreme Court upholds November ballot measure for abortion rights, affirming voters' power amid ongoing national legal battles over reproductive rights.
In Montana, Abortion Rights Groups Submit Signatures for Ballot Measure in NovemberMontana abortion rights groups gather enough signatures for ballot measure affirming reproductive freedom in the State Constitution.
Florida recreational marijuana measure falls shortFlorida's recreational marijuana legalization measure failed to achieve the required 60% support, despite significant campaigning efforts.
Money pours into battle over future of Dublin open space ahead of next week's electionEnvironmentalists are vigorously opposing a land-use measure in Dublin that risks commercial development at the expense of open space and clean air.
Torrance measure asks voters to cap City Council's salary. It would actually raise members' pay more than 2,000%The Torrance ballot measure TC proposes a significant pay increase for city officials, raising concerns over transparency and potential manipulation of voters.
Proposal to allow Ariz. police to enforce immigration law to appear on state's ballotArizona voters will decide on a ballot initiative allowing local law enforcement to arrest people crossing the border illegally, amid significant opposition.
Nevada lawmakers aim to restructure higher ed governanceNevada lawmakers seek voter approval to restructure higher education oversight by passing Question 1, addressing years of controversy and distrust in the current system.
Split Perspectives on Regional Transportation Funding - Streetsblog San FranciscoThe RTFSC is divided on transit funding options ahead of the 2026 ballot, highlighting a need for swift resolution among counties.
Day Around the Bay: A Dispute Over Chicken Farms Roils Sonoma CountySonoma County faces conflict over a ballot measure to ban factory farming, highlighting tensions between animal rights and agricultural livelihoods.
Silicon Valley housing coalition rethinks future without bond measure - San Jose SpotlightHousing advocates are shifting focus after the removal of a significant ballot measure aimed at funding affordable housing in the Bay Area.
$20 billion Bay Area housing bond pulled from November ballotThe Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Board withdrew a ballot measure that would have generated $20 billion for affordable housing due to viability concerns.
Silicon Valley housing coalition rethinks future without bond measure - San Jose SpotlightHousing advocates are shifting focus after the removal of a significant ballot measure aimed at funding affordable housing in the Bay Area.
$20 billion Bay Area housing bond pulled from November ballotThe Bay Area Housing Finance Authority Board withdrew a ballot measure that would have generated $20 billion for affordable housing due to viability concerns.
Metro seeks voter support to extend, broaden uses for homeless services taxMetro Council is proposing a ballot measure to broaden the applications of Supportive Housing Services funds, including low-income housing initiatives and accountability measures.
California voters lose a shot at checking state, local tax hikes at the pollsThe California Supreme Court removed a measure from the November ballot that aimed to make it harder to raise taxes.
Measure to restrict tax increases cannot appear on November ballot, California Supreme Court rulesCalifornia Supreme Court ruled a ballot measure, requiring voter approval for state tax hikes, violates the constitution and cannot appear on November ballots.
California voters lose a shot at checking state, local tax hikes at the pollsThe California Supreme Court removed a measure from the November ballot that aimed to make it harder to raise taxes.
Measure to restrict tax increases cannot appear on November ballot, California Supreme Court rulesCalifornia Supreme Court ruled a ballot measure, requiring voter approval for state tax hikes, violates the constitution and cannot appear on November ballots.
Is California's film and TV tax credit in danger? Unions say soUnions are concerned that a proposed measure could lead to the end of tax credits for film studios, potentially impacting the industry's recovery.