Podcasts about Ballot measure

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report for May 1, 2025What is a ‘Baby FARA' and Why are States Enacting It?The federal version of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, or FARA, has been in place since 1938, but recently, states are passing their own versions, nicknamed “baby FARAs.”  What are they, and how do they relate to American Democracy?Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today's report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Congressional Research Service - Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA): An OverviewU.S. Department of Justice - Recent Cases and Enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act  Covington & Burling Law Firm's Inside Political Law - Arkansas Governor Signs Baby FARA LawSteptoe Political Law Blog - (2024)  Not FAR-Away: Proposed State Legislation Increases in an Attempt to Regulate Foreign Agents Campaign Legal Center - (2024) Defending Foreign Corporate Election Spending Ban in Minnesota (Minnesota Chamber of Commerce v. Choi)American Democracy Minute - (2023) After a Canadian Utility Spent $22 Million Dollars to Influence a Ballot Measure, Maine Voters Ban Foreign Money in State Elections Groups Taking Action:Common Cause, Campaign Legal Center, Protect Our Democracy, Issue OneRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #ProtectElections #ForeignInfluence #FARA #BabyFARA #DarkMoney  

Is TikTok going to become a Seattle-based company? Florida Congressman Byron Donalds clashed with CNN’s Sarah Sidner over the effects of tariffs. A ballot measure in Oregon would allow people to sue the state on behalf of the environment. // Big Local: There’s been a rise in DUIs in Bellingham. A fast food worker in Pierce County has been arrested for allegedly planning to shoot his coworker. A Kirkland man alleges his date stole his dog. // You Pick the Topic: A British toddler was suspended from nursery school for being “transphobic.”

On this episode: Ohio's ballot measure history is shaped by constitutional debates, major policy shifts, and battles over direct democracy. The 1912 constitutional convention laid the foundation for the state's initiative and referendum process, fueling a surge in ballot activity. The 1919 referendum on Prohibition attempted to overturn the state legislature's ratification of the 18th Amendment—leading to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Decades later, constitutional revisions in the 1970s reshaped governance, while food tax bans and crime victim rights amendments reflected shifting voter priorities. From right-to-work laws to modern debates on constitutional amendment thresholds, Ohio's ballot measures tell a story of ongoing legal and political evolution.Explore Ohio's Factbook: https://ballotpedia.org/Ohio_Ballot_Measures:_Historical_Ballot_Measures_Factbook Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia.*On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.

We check in with St. Tammany Parish District Attorney Collin Sims about a tax proposition up for vote later this month that would help fund criminal justice operations

Checking in with St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper about a tax proposition up for vote later this month that would help fund criminal justice operations

Send us a textStories discussed this week:UAMS, AR Children's brace for Trump administration cuts to medical research fundinghttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2025/02/10/uams-bracing-for-trump-administration-cuts-to-medical-research-fundingRick Crawford sponsors bill to keep USAID cash flowing to farms amid Musk's assault on agencyhttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2025/02/12/rick-crawford-sponsors-bill-to-keep-usaid-cash-flowing-to-farms-amid-musks-assault-on-agencySenate passes slate of bills to hamstring ballot measure campaignshttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2025/02/12/senate-passes-slate-of-bills-to-hamstring-ballot-measure-campaignsBill to stop Arkansas cities from regulating Airbnbs passes House committeehttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2025/02/12/bill-to-stop-arkansas-cities-from-regulating-airbnbs-passes-house-committeeBill targeting disability rights nonprofit narrowly passes Househttps://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2025/02/13/bill-targeting-disability-rights-nonprofit-narrowly-passes-houseWe welcome your feedback. Write us at podcasts@arktimes.com

In this newscast: The loss of five lives aboard the Wind Walker earlier this month was the latest in a string of tragedies that has shaken the Sitka community this year. In a two-hour vigil at the University of Alaska Southeast boat ramp on Saturday, more than 80 Sitkans and visitors gathered to share stories of loss, sing hymns, and toss flowers into the channel; Election officials finished recounting the results of Ballot Measure 2 yesterday, and the outcome remains unchanged; Dak júus Rob Yates teaches the language of the Haida people, X̱aad Kíl. According to the most recent statewide report, there is only one person alive who has spoken X̱aad Kíl since birth. There are two other highly proficient speakers. Yates says he isn't one of them yet, but he's still working to breathe life into the language; The Red Dog Mine in Northwest Alaska - one of the world's largest producers of lead and zinc- is set to run out of ore in just eight years. But Teck, the Canadian company that operates the mine, wants to explore nearby deposits that could extend the mine's life for decades.

In this newscast: Snowfall is expected across Southeast Alaska this week, starting tonight, and Juneau may be hit the hardest; The state and the Alaska Republican Party are gearing up for a recount of Ballot Measure 2, the initiative to repeal Alaska's open primary and ranked choice voting; Dozens of bikers, figure skaters, and hockey players took to the ice at Juneau's Mendenhall Lake this weekend, but venturing out onto a frozen lake can be extremely dangerous; A ferry attempting to moor in the remote Southeast Alaska village of Kake on Saturday as forced to return to Juneau after a cable that secures it to the dock broke; Interior Alaska is losing its last local television newscast 

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The people voted on Tuesday for their choice of candidates and in many states they also voted on Ballot measures or ballot initiatives. Ballot measures offer voters a way to participate in direct democracy and can be a powerful tool for change. On this episode, we will discuss some of the ballot measures that were up for a vote in 2024 and the results.  As regular listeners will know ballot measures, initiatives, propositions, or bond measures are lobbying. Although they are on the ballot, they are lobbying activity and voters are the lawmakers. Many nonprofits, both c3 public charities and c4 social welfare organizations participate in ballot measure advocacy within their lobbying limits.     Today we are going to discuss what happened – what did voters decide when it came to the issues of choice, democracy, LGBTQ rights, and worker protections. We are traveling across this nation from ME to OH – to FL, then head west AZ and CA, CO, and HI, and finally NE, to learn what voters decided.    Lawyers for this episode  Sarah  Melissa  Susan  Show notes  LGBTQ Ballot Measures   Thanks! I would like to start us off by lifting up a number of ballot measure victories in the LGBTQ space.   We frequently talk about litigation as an impactful, non-lobbying, form of advocacy. In fact, we had a recent pod episode on that very topic. Well, there were several ballot measures that were introduced to get ahead of potential litigation – specifically cases that might threaten the right to marry.  Here, I want to highlight how voters in CA, CO, and HI used their ballots to approve constitutional amendments that will enshrine the Freedom to Marry into their state constitutions.   Although the 2015 Obergefell decision has made state laws banning same sex marriage moot, lessons learned from the Dobbs decision overturning abortion rights; the proactive, legislatively referred measures are intended to safeguard their states' freedom to marry if a conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court were to overturn existing protections  likely that these 3 ballot measures are the first in a wave of proactive measures to fend off (or respond to) any such attacks by a conservative-majority court      Reproductive Rights Ballot Measures  Voters in seven states approved ballot measures to enshrine reproductive rights in their state constitutions, including in two states with abortion bans.  Missouri Amendment 3 establishes a constitutional right to reproductive freedom, which is defined as "the right to make and carry out decisions about all matters relating to reproductive health care,” including but not limited to childbirth, birth control, and abortion care. The amendment also provides that the state may only enact laws regulating abortion after the point of fetal viability.   Similar abortion rights measures failed in Florida, South Dakota, and Nebraska. 57% of Floridian voters supported their state's right to abortion measure, but Florida requires at least 60% of voters to support a constitutional amendment for it to succeed, which is a uniquely high bar.  Arizona Proposition 139 amends the state constitution to guarantee a right to abortion and prohibits the state from restricting this right before fetal viability.   San Francisco Proposition O establishes several local requirements that help to protect access to abortion and other forms of reproductive health care.   Amarillo, Texas Proposition A, a so-called “abortion travel ban” initiative, was rejected by the city's voters. Local businesses, organizations, and residents formed the Amarillo Reproductive Freedom Alliance to oppose the measure and protect reproductive freedom in the Texas Panhandle.     Thanks Melissa, I can. In many states there were issues on the ballot that concerned democracy and constitutional rights.   First stop - Ohio, Issue 1, its aim was to create a 15 member redistricting commission, made up of citizens across the political parties and ensuring representation from different areas of the state.   Unfortunately this initiative failed. There was a lot of confusion surrounding this ballot measure. Many believed that the ballot language, which the Republican controlled ballot board wrote – was misleading and biased. Conservatives in the state are opposed to redistricting reform.   The campaign for Issue 1, called Citizens not Politicians, took the issue to State supreme court, which sided with the Ballot board. The actual proposal by Citizens not Politicians was to ban partisan gerrymandering  - and the ballot board's language stated it would require gerrymandering.   So much so that Both sides, pro and con – were using the same slogan to get out the vote. I was in Ohio, my home state, before the election and I saw yard signs that said - stop gerrymandering by voting yes and I saw signs that said - stop gerrymandering by voting no.   Let's go to Arizona where voters defeated three measures that would have taken away their voice in the democratic process. One on the election of judges and two on the ballot initiative process.   First, voters weighed in on Proposition 137. This Ballot measure concerned the election of state court judges, a yes vote would end term limits for judges. A judge would have a permanent appointment until age 70.  judges permanent appointments. Currently, State supreme court justices are limited to six-year terms and superior court judges are subject to 4 year terms. They must run for reelection. This proposition was rejected by voters – they voted to keep term limits for their justices. So, these judges will be accountable to voters when they run for reelection.     Prop 134, which would changed the signature requirement in order for a measure to qualify for the ballot.  It would essentially make it more difficult. Currently, the Arizona state constitution requires 15% of the number of voters in the last election. So if 1 million people voted in the last governors race, a ballot measure would need at least 150,000 signatures in order to qualify. There is no restrictions or requirements on where in the state the signer lives.   Prop 134 would made it more difficult by requiring so many signatures to come from each legislative district in the state.   Prop 136 – would have allowed opponents to a ballot measure to challenge any ballot measure before it went to the voters. Opponents could have engaged in costly legal battles, perhaps killing it before voters even got a chance to decide.   Fortunately, both these measures were rejected by the voters.     Did you know that slavery in some form is still part of some state constitutions?   Both California and Nevada proposed ballot measures to remove language in their state constitutions permitting involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. Voters in Nevada passed Question 4, joining eight other states that have passed ballot measures to abolish slavery in prisons in recent years.   A similar proposal in California, Proposition 6, at the time of this recording has not yet been called. If it passes, it would prohibit prisons from punishing incarcerated people through involuntary servitude.    Lastly in Maine Question 5 – asked the question should Maine change its current state flag back to an historical version known as the Pine Tree flag, a simple pine tree with one star in the corner.  Voters said no.       Finally, we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the ballot measure victory in Nebraska that will provide workers with paid sick leave.  NE voters overwhelmingly passed Initiative 436, which will require employers to provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every hour worked  According to the initiative's campaign, over 250K Nebraskans currently lack paid sick leave. More than 1/3 full time and more than ¾ part-time employees  Initiative was supported by business community – recognizing that providing paid sick leave increases productivity, recruitment and lowers turnover  Example of organizations that supports workers' rights joining forces with members of the business community to effect positive policy change  Important to note here that Nebraska was joined by voters in Alaska and Missouri (all traditionally solid Republican states) in passing these progressive pro-worker policies.    This is proof that there are so many issues, legislative ideas and progress that can be made through initiative process, from equality to repro rights to democracy to flag choice.   Reminders and Resources   Ballot measure advocacy is a great way to support your organization's mission by educating the public on the issues, building coalitions with other community groups, and making change.   The IRS considers supporting or opposing ballot measures a form of lobbying. Most states and some localities regulate ballot measure activities under their campaign finance law. Campaign finance rules may require registration and/or reporting if certain triggers or thresholds are met.  We have several ballot measure resources you can check out at afj.org, including our full-length guide, Seize the Initiative, and a number of state-specific resources, too. We also have resources to help you navigate the laws related to other forms of advocacy, such as post-election and transition advocacy, and assess your advocacy capacity as you make your action plan for next year. Check out our recently released advocacy playbook series for more information about the many types of c3-safe advocacy and examples that are specifically tailored for different issues.   Resources  Seize the Initiative: A Legal Guide on Ballot Measures for Nonprofits and Foundations  Episode 58: Ballot Measures Revisited  The Advocacy Playbook Series  Can We Say That? Post-Election Advocacy for 501(c)(3) Organizations   Preparing for Change: How Nonprofits Can Shape Policy By Engaging Transition Teams  The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Ballot Measure Hub   

Voters this week passed judgment on a range of policy questions via roughly 150 statewide referendums, and is there hope for California yet, after it stiffens penalties for shoplifting, while rejecting an $18 minimum wage, rent control, and noncitizen voting in local races? Plus, several states refuse to adopt ranked-choice voting, school choice falls short in Nebraska and Kentucky, and what to make of abortion initiatives that get majority support in red states like Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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First off, we love you and know you are feeling lost, afraid and targeted. You are not alone. We're gonna be real with you: we had a whole post-election breakdown planned with results and analysis and blah blah FUCK ALL THAT. Instead, we wanted to sit down with you, unscripted and real, offering a pod that holds space for your feelings and give you a start to regroup. AAF OGs Kristin Hady (Programs Director and resident Extremist Whisperer) and Cara McLane (Director of Communications and AAF Adventure Planner), PLUS the brilliant journalist Jessica Valenti. We're leaning into our raw honesty in this moment, finding the hope, and sharing actions you can take RIGHT NOW that will keep your head out of the doomscroll and into community so we can help each other out in these terrifying times.Jessica Valenti is our North Star! She's the author of the NYT bestseller Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win and of the acclaimed newsletter Abortion, Every Day. Jessica breaks down what these election results mean for our rights in her classic real AF style–plus, she offers us an important reminder of why we fight and why hope is very much alive.Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu. OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.SHOW NOTESHOSTS:Lizz Winstead @LizzWinsteadMoji Alawode-El @MojiLocksCara McLaneKristin Hady (no social media)SPECIAL GUEST:Jessica Valenti IG/TW: @jessicavalenti TikTok: @auntiekilljoyGUEST LINKShttps://www.jessicavalenti.com/https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/772254/abortion-by-jessica-valenti/https://jessica.substack.com/EPISODE LINKS:https://www.aafront.org/resources/Watch “No One Asked You” on JoltWant to get plugged into the AAF action? Email programs@aafront.orgFOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontTwitter ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

In this newscast: Some key races across Alaska remain too close to call with tens of thousands of votes yet to be counted. Ballot Measure 2, repealing ranked choice voting and open primaries, leads by less than two percentage points. A Fairbanks state Senate race and an Anchorage House race are each on a knife's edge; Next week marks the beginning of wolf-trapping season on Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. But on the island – and the smaller islands surrounding it – getting an accurate count of the local wolf population has been a huge challenge. Now, managers are trying some interesting new counting techniques. Last summer, they hired a dog named Barley to sniff out an important source of data for tracking and understanding wolves - their poop; Bipartisan majorities will control both the Alaska House and Senate following the election, lawmakers said Wednesday evening.

On this episode: Voters in 41 states decided on 146 statewide ballot measures on November 5th, and as of the 7th at 12:00 PM ET, 87 (59.6%) statewide ballot measures were approved, 46 (31.5%) were defeated, and 13 (8.9%) remained uncalled. Ryan Byrne — the head of our ballot measures team — joins the show to share what we know so far, how the major trends played out, and what it might all mean for direct democracy in 2025.   Follow along with our ballot measure coverage here: https://ballotpedia.org/2024_ballot_measure_election_results  Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates  Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia. *On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on abortion measures in five states.

Washington's natural gas measure, Initiative 2066, holds a narrow lead in early returns, raising questions about the future of energy choice and costs for consumers. Full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/washington-states-natural-gas-ballot-measure-a-tossup-in-initial-returns on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #NaturalGas #EnergyChoice #LocalNews #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa

Florida Women's Freedom Coalition Executive Director Anna Hochkammer joins Maggie McGrath on "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss her work in putting Florida's pro-abortion amendment on the ballot and her hopes for it to pass.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ketchikan's Land Trust clears an early hurdle to bringing affordable housing to the community; plus, the city of Seward will receive federal funding to add shore power to its cruise ship port; Alaska Native veterans discuss their perspective on the Navy's Angoon apology; and a closer look at Ballot Measure 1.

Algae is making some parts of LA smelly right now. We break down a complicated ballot measure asking voters to decide on peace officer pensions. Dodger Mookie Betts responds to the moment last night when a fan grabbed a ball out of his mitt. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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On election day, Arizonans can vote to amend the state Constitution to establish the fundamental right to abortion. This amendment, which would undoubtedly increase access to abortion care, is especially salient given that Arizona has become an abortion access battleground state since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Alex Gomez, Executive Director of LUCHA – Living United for Change in Arizona, sits down to talk to us about Proposition 139 and what its possible passage may mean for the future of abortion in the state.  Proposition 139, the Right to Abortion Initiative, would enshrine abortion access into the state constitution and conclude that Arizona may not interfere with an individual's pregnancy before the point of fetal viability (the measure also protects access past fetal viability in cases of protecting the life, physical, or mental health of the pregnant person). In addition, the ballot initiative would prevent punitive laws aimed at people accessing abortion, or those assisting them. Support the showFollow Us on Social: Twitter: @rePROsFightBack Instagram: @reprosfbFacebook: rePROs Fight Back Email us: jennie@reprosfightback.comRate and Review on Apple PodcastThanks for listening & keep fighting back!

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that abortion rights groups are outpacing their opponents in fundraising.

Three proposals will be on Santa Barbara's voting ballot this year, known as Measure H, Prop 33, and Prop 34. KCSB's El Messerschmitt dives into what each of these propositions mean, as well as arguments for and against each measure.

Toby Leary joins the show to discuss his successful signature collection effort to place a ballot measure to overturn Maura Healey's gun grab for the 2026 ballot as well as the safety failures of Senate candidate Lucas Kunce at the shooting range.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

On today's show, a deep dive into Arkansas Issue Two on the ballot this election. Also, a carpet weaving art exhibit is on display in Springdale. Plus, another edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

Today we'll cover some of the headlines and happenings around the state, and talk to Frank Tomaszewski about his candidacy in Fairbanks. Then in hour two we'll visit with Kati Capozzi from the Alaska Chamber of Commerce on their opposition to Ballot Measure #1, the new minimum wage (and more) proposal.

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau's Anna Genasci and JCS Marketing's Kristin Platts sit down Dayna Ghiradelli, Executive Director of Sonoma County Farm Bureau to discuss No on Measure J, a ballot measure proposed by an animal extremist group from Berkeley, that aims to eliminate Sonoma County's diverse animal agriculture production.

On this episode: Bans on noncitizen voting at the state level have become more frequent since 2018, and this year, there are a record number of ballot measures related to the issue.  Eight state legislatures referred constitutional amendments to the ballot to prohibit the state or local governments from allowing noncitizen voting – that's in Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. In 1996, Congress passed legislation making noncitizen voting in federal elections a crime – so it doesn't matter which state we're talking about here; when it comes to federal elections, there's nowhere in the country where it is legal for noncitizens to vote for the president, their senators and house members, or any federal office.  But how common is it exactly for noncitizens to vote in local elections? Have they been allowed to at any other point in American history? Why is constitutional language so important here? And what's the broader context for where these ballot measures are coming from?  More on noncitizen voting and where it's legal for local elections: https://ballotpedia.org/Laws_permitting_noncitizens_to_vote_in_the_United_States  Learn about this year's trending ballot measures — which tackle big questions on abortion, electoral systems, wages and more: https://ballotpedia.org/2024_ballot_measures  Sign up for our Newsletters: https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia_Email_Updates  Stream "On the Ballot" on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you have questions, comments, or love for BP, feel free to reach out at ontheballot@ballotpedia.org or on X (formerly Twitter) @Ballotpedia. *On The Ballot is a conversational podcast featuring interviews with guests across the political spectrum. The views and opinions expressed by them are solely their own and are not representative of the views of the host or Ballotpedia as a whole.

This year, law enforcement and big retailers are joining forces to back a new ballot measure this November called Proposition 36.

A controversial ballot measure in Sonoma County could reshape agriculture in the region and beyond. Measure J would ban so-called “concentrated animal feeding operations" — essentially a prohibition on large farms, which proponents of the measure derisively call factory farms. It has split the historic agricultural community, pitting, as Politico put it, “people who shop at farmers markets against those who supply them." Marisa and Guy talk with The Press Democrat's Phil Barber and University of Iowa professor Silvia Secchi about how Measure J could affect farming far beyond California's borders. Learn more about Measure J and everything else on your ballot with the KQED Voter Guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uber and Lyft are spending big to campaign against a San Francisco ballot measure meant to fund MUNI. Proposition L, “The Community Transit Act,” would put a tax on ride-share companies to help the city's transit services. For more, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

In this conversation, Beau Heyman from Keep Florida Pro Life discusses Amendment 4, a proposed ballot measure in Florida that seeks to legalize abortion through all 40 weeks of pregnancy. He outlines the implications of the amendment, including the removal of parental consent for minors, the potential for late-term abortions, and the lack of regulations that currently exist. Heyman emphasizes the dangers of the amendment, particularly regarding the health and safety of women, and compares Florida's potential abortion laws to those in other states. Learn more at keepfloridaprolife.org - The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Modern Arizona Podcast, attorney Billie Tarascio sits down with Kayleigh Kozak, the driving force behind Kayleigh's Law, to discuss the pressing issue of sentencing for sex trafficking of minors in Arizona. Kayleigh shares her personal journey as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and her fight to enact stronger protections for victims. Our conversation focuses on her namesake legislation, Kayleigh's Law, which grants lifetime protection for victims of specific sex crimes. But that's not all—Kayleigh is also advocating for a groundbreaking ballot measure, Proposition 313, which could impose a life sentence on adults convicted of sexually trafficking minors.This ballot measure aims to bring significant change to Arizona's legal framework, ensuring that those who buy or sell minors for sex will face life in prison. We unpack why this measure is crucial, how sex trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry that's shockingly prevalent in Arizona, and why some organizations have opposed the initiative. Kayleigh breaks down the misconceptions surrounding sex trafficking and explains why this law will make Arizona a safer place for children.Timeline Summary:[2:00] - Kayleigh's experience with childhood sexual abuse and her journey to creating Kayleigh's Law. [5:30] - The importance of natural life injunctions and lifetime protection for victims. [8:15] - Introducing Proposition 313: life sentences for adults convicted of child sex trafficking. [9:50] - Addressing the opposition to Prop 313 and clarifying misconceptions about minors being prosecuted under the measure. [12:30] - The scope of sex trafficking in Arizona and why life sentences are necessary to protect children. [16:15] - Discussing the leniency in the justice system and why harsher penalties are essential.Links & Resources:Kayleigh's Law Overview.Information on Proposition 313.Learn more about sex trafficking prevention at EndSexTrafficking.org. 

Mikaela Emswiler is on the program again because I listened to another horribly deceptive ad from the NO on Ballot Measure 2 folks and realized we may not be able to compete against their dark, outside money pouring in to our state (something they ironically pretend they are fighting against) but we CAN proclaim the truth as loud as we are able.Mikaela is running the Yes on 2 campaign to end rank voting and although she is facing a Goliath who is a lying, pile of money...we might just have the smooth stone to end this madness. Tune in.Support the show

State of the Bay talks to Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildfire Resilience Lisa Lien-Mager. And we hear from both sides of Prop D which aims to eliminate half of San Francisco's city commissions. Plus, local author Caroline Paul discusses her new book "Tough Broads".

The sixth (and last) of Florida's ballot measures on today's episodes. Should you vote Yes or No on repealing the state constitutional provision that provides for public financing of campaigns for those running for elective statewide office? Join to find out the answer.S H O W N O T E SBallotpedia (Florida Measures)Ballotpedia (Public Finance)Florida TrendWait Song: Smoke RisingMusic by: CreatorMix.comVideo

Apart from the historic presidential election, New Yorkers also have an important decision to make on the ballot this year with the Equal Rights Amendment. To discuss the impact of the measure and plans to educate voters ahead of election day, we spoke with State Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan). The new school year is officially underway. SUNY Chancellor John King talks how the vision will come to life this year and plans to secure financial aid for SUNY next year.   EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org

This November Oregon voters will decide on Ballot Measure 118, which would increase Oregon's taxes on corporations six-fold, with the proceeds to be distributed equally across all eligible individuals. Under the proposal, Oregonians would face the most aggressive gross receipts tax in the nation by far. Host and Chairman Earl Wright welcomes Mark McMullen, Vice President of Research and Policy for CSI Oregon, and CSI Oregon Board Member Lynn Snodgrass, CEO of the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce and former Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives. They unpack what the measure seeks to do, the reasoning behind it, and ultimately what would happen if this measure is passed. Every voter in Oregon should listen to this episode to understand the likely impacts of Ballot Measure 118. You can read our research about it here.  Thank you for listening to Common Sense Digest. Please rate, review, and subscribe on your favorite podcatcher. All of our podcasts can be found here.

The fifth of Florida's ballot measures on today's episodes. Taxes, the favorite of libertarians everywhere. I'll also discuss news from over the weekend.S H O W  N O T E SBallotpedia (Florida Measures)Ballotpedia (Annual Inflation Adjustment)Miami HeraldWait Song: Smoke RisingMusic by: CreatorMix.comVideo

A constitutional measure to protect abortion has a spot on Montana's ballot this fall. Candidates in the U.S. Senate and governor's races are also highlighting the issue in their campaigns.

https://coloradosun.com/2024/09/03/colorado-ballot-measure-influence-legislature/ Today –  As the dust settles from Colorado's special legislative session on property taxes, Democrats at the Capitol are eyeing ways to prevent themselves from being held hostage by ballot measures. Colorado Sun politics reporters Jesse Paul and Brian Eason discuss the dynamics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seemed like California Forever, the billionaire-backed company intent on building a brand new city in Solano County, was going full speed ahead with a ballot measure that would have authorized construction.  But late last month, the group abruptly pulled the measure, promising to bring it back in 2026. So what changed? Background: This Tech-Backed Company Tried to Disrupt California's Housing Crisis. It Couldn't Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An independent analysis describes how a sales tax ballot measure would affect the city of San Diego's finances. Plus, we speak with KPBS reporter Amita Sharma about what local delegates were expecting before heading to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. And, cyclists can weigh in on San Diego's bike infrastructure.

Another nonprofit tied to OC Supervisor Andrew Do faces legal trouble. Rancho Palos Verdes says some areas are moving faster. Reporter Frank Stoltze breaks down the ballot measure to expand the LA County Board of Supervisors. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.Support the show: https://laist.com

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Voters in North Dakota will decide whether or not to set an age limit for the state's members of Congress. The proposed amendment to the state constitution says lawmakers cannot be over 80 before the end of their term. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders