Podcasts about ballot questions

On this episode of Walk Humbly, Bishop Burbidge highlights the USCCB prayer, education, and advocacy campaign on abortion pills, the most prominent method of abortion in the United States.   He reflects on the solemn anniversary of September 11, 2001, and what is being done in the diocese to remember the lives lost and lives affected from the tragedy of 9/11. Watch God, at the Pentagon, 10-minute diocesan documentary produced for the 20th anniversary.  In 2017, Pope Francis opened a path to beatification for a Christian who freely offers his life out of love. Today, Bishop is promulgating an edict inviting the faithful to make known any useful information they may have regarding the Cause for Mr. Thomas Vander Woude. Learn more about Thomas Vander Woude and his cause for beatification and canonization.  On Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m., Bishop will lead a Holy Hour at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More to pray for guidance of the Holy Spirit this election season. Early voting begins on September 18. Can't join in-person? Be united in prayer via livestream.  Pledge to Vote no on Ballot Question 1 and Ballot Question 2 at catholicsvoteno.com.  He also previews Mental Health Sunday on October 11, a day designated by U.S. bishops inviting Catholics to pause and reflect on healing and hope around mental health in their local parish community.  Tune in until the end when he answers a listener's question on scrupulosity.  Walk Humbly welcomes listener questions for Bishop Burbidge. Call or text (703) 778-9100 anytime with your question. Connect with Walk Humbly and Bishop Burbidge by texting WALKHUMBLY to 84576 for occasional alerts and updates. 

9/8/26, Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep Patricia Duffy: unions make us strong; cannabis policy & the marijuana ballot question; cell phone-free schools; data privacy & Flock; and more. Hadley School Super Anne McKenzie: we continue the conversation about cell phone-free schools and explore AI in schools—the good the bad & the ugly and then discuss new graduation requirements –are we facing MCAS 2.0? Negro League expert, baseball historian, Duke Goldman: How about those Red Sox!! —going to the World Series? Chad Tracy for Manager—forget “Interim?” The passing of Sox former manager Joe Morgan; the return to the NY Yankees lineup of Aaron Judge, the best hitter in the game. Wayfinders President and CEO Keith Fairey: new housing in South Hadley (the Clover), Amherst and Holyoke. The laws and town support that make new housing possible.

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Voters will have many decisions to make in the Nov. 3 election.

8/14/25, Co Host –Josh Silver Max Page, immediate past Pres of the Mass Teachers Ass'n: educators say to the governor and the legislature, show us the money, please! Also, why the MTA endorses Sen Markey for re-election. UMass Prof Chang Liu, who was just awarded $1.3million from NIH for his AIDS research, an at-home HIV test with 95% accuracy. Sen Paul Mark: what the legislature is doing this month, the Markey-Moulton race, & all the ballot questions. WRSI's Steve Sanderson and NEPM's Monte Belmonte have too much fun previewing Transformance—next Tuesday at Look Park.

After a lengthy discussion, a divided Cortez City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance that sets the language for a November ballot question. The measure will ask city voters to approve an increase in the lodgers' tax from the current 2 percent to 6 percent.

On today’s program, we speak with the deputy editor of the State House News service about the end of the legislative session on Beacon Hill. Colin Young will also outline the ballot questions for the fall. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week top business headlines, including the introduction of a fuzzy yellow puppet from Liberty Mutual. The senior spokesperson from AAA New England examines travel and gas prices. And finally, the president and cofounder of Barrel One Collective, Dan Kenary talks about World Cup beer sales and what they mean for the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts voters will get the chance this November to weigh in on whether the state’s recreational marijuana law should be repealed. Supporters of the ballot question say legalization has led to public health and safety concerns, while opponents argue the industry has created jobs, brought in tax revenue, and provides a regulated way for adults to buy cannabis. The vote will determine whether Massachusetts sticks with the law approved by voters in 2016 or takes a different path. Ryan Dominguez, Stop the Repeal Campaign Chair, joined Dan to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7/17/26, Co -Host Josh Silver. MTA rank-and-file member Max Page w/ Anthony Clough from the Mass Budget and Policy Center: should Massachusetts opt into the federal school voucher program? Clough provides a completely understandable explanation of the issue and explains why the answer should be a resounding No. Amherst College Prof Austin Sarat on Trump's speech last night. Will the President try to rig, and can he sabotage, the Midterms? Rep Lindsay Sabadosa takes on the most contentious issues before the state legislature now. Political Good with Josh Silver: Rep Sabadosa stays with us, and we discuss ICE on the streets and in court houses and other sensitive locations in Massachusetts. Plus the Rep's take on the ballot questions.

The Supreme Court has been busy, and Nevada is feeling the effects. From rulings on transgender athletes to broader constitutional questions, host Jesse Merrick sits down with Nevada Current Deputy Editor April Corbin Girnus and Creative Producer Jacob Solis to break down what the court's latest decisions actually mean for the Silver State. Then, Nevada's November ballot is shaping up to be one of the quietest in years, with just two measures for voters to decide — abortion rights and voter ID — after every other initiative effort failed to make the deadline. And in a surprising twist from the Nevada Gaming Abstract, the Boulder Strip outperformed the Las Vegas Strip on the bottom line in 2025, keeping more than twice as much net income despite generating a fraction of the revenue. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, July 7th episode: Neon Museum. Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

7/2/26, Co-Host Andy Bukowski. Award-winning poet Martín Espada on “Shame” – the story of, his poem on, Alligator Alcatraz, featured in this month's special edition of the Nation Magazine along with pieces by Jane Fonda, Bill McKibben, Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders and other progressive luminaries. Max Page, Pres of Mass Teachers Ass'n: ballot questions on taxes and rent control stuck from November's ballot—for different reasons; Trump's school voucher program in Mass; more $ for our schools? Congressman Jim McGovern: celebrating the 250th, government dysfunction, the housing bill, wars in Iran, Ukraine & Gaza, USAID, Trump's 2026 election-rigging plans, & reflections on the reflecting pool. Kristin Neville, Ex Dir, Blues to Green, & Lorenzo Gaines, Social Media & Community Engagement Guru, on the next weekend's joyous Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival – free and open to all—an amazing lineup of musicians.

On today’s program, we speak with Colin Young of the State House News Service about the Fall ballot questions that are no more! The rent control question and the income tax rollback both nixed by the courts. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will be along to share this week’s headlines. We’ll talk about the tall ships coming to Boston in July with Dusty Rhodes of Sail Boston. Skip Perham business of sports expert updates us on the World Cup financial impacts. And finally today will talk to the president of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce about the summer of the 2026 underway!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently struck down two high-profile ballot questions that dealt with cost of living: one on rent control and the other on the state income tax.

2 campaign committees have been established by the Missouri Realtors, Scott Charton is a spokesman for Missourians for Fair Governance/Missourians for Fair Taxation. They are actively campaigning to stop Amendments. Placing the amendments on an August ballot is an, 'attempt to try to sneak something past the people,' says Charton.

Voters will see two controversial questions on Missouri's statewide ballot in August, when turnout is expected to be lower. Amendment 4 would make it much harder for citizens to change the constitution, while Amendment 5 seeks to expand sales taxes.

This week on the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson break down the recent vendor issue involving Maryland's mail-in ballots for the June 23 gubernatorial primary and walk through what county officials and voters need to know moving forward.The conversation explains how Maryland's election system is structured, why the State Board of Elections decided to send replacement ballots, what safeguards exist to prevent duplicate voting, and why counties are not expected to absorb the costs tied to replacement efforts. Our dynamic duo also shed light on the role county governments actually play in election administration, the importance of maintaining public confidence in elections, and how misinformation and social media reactions can quickly complicate public understanding of election issues.Plus, hear takeaways from MACo's recent membership conversation with State Administrator of Elections Jared DeMarinis and where voters should go for trusted updates.Tune in for a practical conversation focused on process, transparency, and separating fact from fiction during a rapidly developing election story. Show Notes:Mail-In Ballot Questions: What Is the County Government's Role? – Conduit StreetFollow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

It's primary election day! Local voters are being asked to weigh in on one ballot measure: If Pittsburgh loses its print newspapers, should the city be allowed to post some public hearing notices online instead? Host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk explain what's behind this measure, the arguments for and against it, and why it matters. (Spoiler: It's about the future of local journalism and how government agencies keep people informed.) Before you go vote, double check your polling place and take a peek at your sample ballot. If you requested a mail-in ballot, it's too late to actually send it via snail mail, but you can bring it to one of the county's ballot return sites. Notes and references from today's show: Pittsburgh's Ballot Question, Explained [Instagram] Pittsburgh's Guide To Voting in the 2026 Primaries [City Cast Pittsburgh] Pittsburgh ballot question asks voters for options if print newspapers go away [WESA] City of Pittsburgh ballot question explainer [League of Women Voters] Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, May 19th episode: PGH Cultural Trust PGH Book Fest Window Nation Pittsburgh Steelers The Frick Pittsburgh Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

On Tuesday, voters can approve or reject two ballot measures in the primary election. We break them both down.

For the 2nd time in 6 months, voters turned down proposals to fund schools for building projects. Pat Devine is the Superintendent of Princeton Schools and joined Vineeta to discuss the process of getting a ballot question, and trying to convince voters of the dire need. All on The WCCO Morning News.

For the 2nd time in 6 months, voters turned down proposals to fund schools for building projects. Pat Devine is the Superintendent of Princeton Schools and joined Vineeta to discuss the process of getting a ballot question, and trying to convince voters of the dire need. All on The WCCO Morning News.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 28, 2026California Voter ID Ballot Question Now Qualified for the Nov. 3 Ballot, Narrowing ID Options and Requiring Citizenship VerificationA California ballot question requiring government-issued ID for voting, qualified for the November 3rd ballot April 24th.  It would narrow voter ID options, and require election officials to verify citizenship for both new and previously registered voters.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:CalMatters - GOP initiative to strengthen voter ID requirements qualifies for November ballot CA Attorney General's Office  - Text of California Voter Identification, Citizenship Verification, and Registered Voter List Administration Initiative BallotPedia - California Voter Identification, Citizenship Verification, and Registered Voter List Administration Initiative (2026)  Election Law Blog - Prof. Rick Hasen Comments on Vague Language of the MeasureRelated ADM Reports:American Democracy Minute - Restrictive Voting Laws Passed in 20 States in 2025. Proof of Citizenship, Limits on Mail-In Voting and Narrower Voter ID Rules Dominated.Groups Taking Action:Common Cause CA, ACLU San Diego, League of Women Voters CARegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State Please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgSubscribe for FREE at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms.#NewsAlerts #AmericanDemocracy #California #VoterID #BallotProposition #BallotQuestion

   I am so proud to be a Kansas Citian on this day and can't believe I have the privilege to share it with all of you through a microphone.  The Royals have topped the Chiefs.  Missouri has topped Kansas.  Now, 2.5 million of us are all better for it.  I am truly stunned our area gets so many things right now after spending decades watching cheap owners repaint and spend money on useless renovations.  Hello Super Bowl!  Hello Crown Center's golden era.  It's time to shut up the complaining as the Royals did the unthinkable.  The took less money than Kansas offered to stay in KC and do something great for our city.  Quite a change from the David Glass and Lamar Hunt eras.  Wow.    A tip of the cap to Don Hall and the Hall family as it sounds like this was pretty much their idea.  It keeps their family's legacy project and helps them to continue something we love. Hallmark cards are about connection with friends and family and Hallmark Channel is one of the last places that's truly good, old fashioned family programming from an age gone by.  You see, some things are just too important to change.  Way to go.      We have a complete first round Chiefs draft preview for you including a red hot rumored trade between the Chiefs and an NFC team.   President Trump now says Iran hates the blockade more than the bombing so he may stick with it awhile.  And have you hear the wording of the question on the ballot that won in Virginia's gerrymandering change?  You have to hear this.

Cortez voters are being asked to decide four ballot questions in addition to choosing candidates for five open seats in the April 7 municipal election. City manager Drew Sanders explained the questions at a forum Thursday before a handful of people.

Montgomery County Board of Education to vote this week on  regional programs to reorganize the school district into six mini-districts. We have a report from John F. Kennedy High School in east county. What is prevailing wage and why does it matter for school construction? Frederick County data center opponents report they have enough signatures for a ballot question to shrink the land area allowed for data center construction. And more. Music by A Shrewdness of Apes.

In Our Interest 3/20/26: Labor leaders Max Page & Jon Weissman: protesting Bank of America. Amherst Coll Prof Austin Sarat: Trump's cognition & media's giving him a pass. Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: ICE in Massachusetts & the ballot questions. Trustees of Reservations' Wendy Ferris: Beaver Brook's Rewilding & other Trustees' lands here for us; Political Gold w/ Josh Silver: resistance.

Yes votes on Lake Worth Beaches' charter amendments are key to unlocking the potential of the community. 

Utah GOP says they've hit the threshold for Prop 4 repeal ballot question -- DOD airlifts miniature nuclear reactor to HAFB -- Utah House infrastructure bill 

The Montezuma County commissioners are considering letting voters decide whether to extend term limits on certain county offices.

A record number of ballot questions are proposed this year, in a state where people on both ends of the political spectrum argue the Legislature gets little done.

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Besieged 1/6/25: UMass History Prof Kevin Young: Venezuela & war & UMass Amherst -- “Besieged From Without, Undermined from Within….” Sen Jo Comerford: the 2026 ballot questions. Congressman Seth Moulton: Trump's aggression & Congress' passivity. Sen Paul Mark: some good news from the Beacon Hill.

On this week's episode of The Codcast, CommonWealth Beacon reporters Jennifer Smith and Chris Lisinski check in as Beacon Hill heads into its winter break. Chris looks back at the end of year lawmaking hustle, and what was left for 2026, then turns to a possibly record-smashing number of ballot questions that could land before voters next November.

11/21/25: MTA Pres Max Page w/ SEIU MA Political Dir Harris Gruman: the looming ballot question. Rep Lindsay Sabadosa: schools & money. Amherst prof Austin Sarat on Epstein, Trump's power & political executions. Josh Silver on “Age of Disclosure” -- aliens? Donnabelle Casis w/ Pulp Gallery's Dean Brown: the amazing spiritual work of Adam Gurvitch & Andrea Dezso.

Amit Singh Bagga, campaign director for the Yes on Affordable Housing PAC and Democratic strategist, talks about the results of the three controversial housing-related ballot questions, which New York City voters approved, and what that will mean going forward for housing development and the new mayor's agenda.

What could be a better birthday gift to Superintendent Mike Redmond than passing this tonight? He joined Vineeta to update voters on what exactly they are looking for and where the funds will be used. All on the WCCO Morning News.

Grace Rauh, executive director of government reform group Citizens Union, joined the show to discuss ballot question 6 and whether New York City should move its elections to presidential years. The question is on the 2025 general election ballot, put to city voters to see their preference, but would still require a state constitutional change to actually happen. If city voters approve the measure - placed on the ballot by a Charter Revision Commission - and the state process unfolds (including state legislative passage in two consecutive terms and a statewide ballot referendum being approved), it could be in effect for 2032. Rauh and Citizens Union are in favor of the switch to improve voter participation, but some are worried about local races and issues getting overshadowed by national ones, among other concerns. The one-time shift could also allow the next mayor and other city electeds to hold office for 11 years in sum. (Ep 541)

Originally recorded on October 31st, 2025. Greenfield Mayor Ginny Desorgher and Community and Economic Development Director Amy Cahillane on the Hope Street Lot vote. It's a little complicated--a Yes vote stops the Hope Street Lot project while a No vote advances the City Council's vote for additional housing. Mayor Ginny and Amy argue for voting No on Ballot Question 1 given the dire need for housing and economic development in downtown Greenfield. They also respond to the claims made by the Vote Yes critics of the project.

New Yorkers will see six citywide ballot measures when they head to the polls on Tuesday. One of them, Proposition 5—aims to bring the city's land-use process into the digital age. WFUV's Andrew McDonald spoke with campaign director Amit Singh Bagga to learn how a single online map could help speed up affordable housing projects across the five boroughs. The mayoral election is coming up, and WFUV is breaking down the six ballot measures voters will see on Tuesday. WFUVs Nora Malone explains measure 6, which would switch NYC election years to national election years. If you have extra space in your New York City home, you can now turn it into an apartment. The City calls these spaces accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. To learn what this means for New Yorkers, WFUV's Joseph Vizza spoke to Dan Garodnick, the Director of New York's Department of City Planning. Host/Producer: Andrew McDonald Editor: Tess Novotny and Robin Shannon Reporter: Nora Malone Reporter: Joseph Vizza Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

The New York City Council is working on a plan to protect the city from the Trump Administration's immigration policies. WFUV's Xenia Gonikberg has more. New York's Metro-North extension to Penn Station is delayed by three years. WFUV's Nick Verone explains what the hold up is. Election season is upon us. WFUV's reporters are looking into what New Yorkers will see on the ballot. WFUV's Sienna Reinders explains Proposal 2 which fast-tracks affordable housing. Host/Producer: Lainey Nguyen and Xenia Gonikberg Editor: Robin Shannon Reporter: Xenia Gonikberg Reporter: Sienna Reinders Reporter: Nick Verone Theme Music: Joe Bergsieker

Rosemary Misdary, WNYC and Gothamist health & science reporter, explains the statewide ballot question about preservation in the Adirondacks and expanding skiing facilities.

Originally recorded on October 20th, 2025. To Surplus or Not to Surplus that's the question in front of Greenfield voters on November 4th. Precinct Five City Councilor Marianne Bullock explains the Yes and No vote on Ballot Question 1, the desperate need for housing, and the plan to spur greater economic development in the City of Greenfield. Hope Street FAQ: https://www.greenfield-ma.gov/government/mayors_office/hope_street.php#collapse67660b0 Vote Yes rebuttal: https://recorder.com/2025/10/14/pushback-here-are-question-1-facts-that-support-a-yes-vote/

What to known about Question 2 about "Extreme Risk Protection Orders to Restrict Firearms and Weapons Access"

There's been a lot of controversy surrounding ballot question #2 in Bridgeport. It looks at the roles of town clerk, city clerk and municipal Sheriffs and how they will go from elected positions to selected positions. We got more perspective on this from Tom Gaudett, Chief Administrative Officer for the city of Bridgeport.   Image Credit: Getty Images

Know before you go to the polls. In Bridgeport, there are two ballot questions that could have a great impact on all residents. We continued chatting about the ballot questions and understanding what the language means with Faith Sweeney and John Hozier, co-chairs of the charter revision commission for Bridgeport. For more information: https://bridgeportcharter.com/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Is there really a ballot question in Bridgeport suggesting the city clerk position should not be an elected person? It's one of many questions I have about the two ballot questions voters will face this election. For clarity, we spoke with councilman Richard Ortiz representing the 135th district about both ballot questions. Image Credit: Getty Images

What to know about Question 1, which proposes state law changes to voter ID, absentee voting, and drop box use

Today's episode includes a conversation with Milva McDonald about the question on the ballot in November about updates to the City Charter. For more information, please visit https://www.medfordcharternow.com/ and review the current charter, the proposed charter, and the language of the ballot question.Thanks so much for listening to today's episode. You can reach out to us by email at medfordpod@gmail.com, or follow us on Instagram @medfordpod or Facebook at MedfordBytes Podcast. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts. Thanks so much for listening.

New York City voters will weigh in on housing this fall after the Board of Elections approved three ballot questions aimed at speeding up development. Meanwhile, FIFA has opened its ticket lottery for the 2026 World Cup, which includes eight matches at MetLife Stadium and the final. Plus, a new Siena poll shows Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani leading the mayor's race, and Fordham professor Christina Greer joins us to discuss the opposition he faces.

City Council leaders have asked the Board of Elections to block three proposed ballot questions that could speed up housing development while limiting Council power. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul must decide whether to sign a bill requiring two-person crews on subway trains, a move the Transport Workers Union says is critical for safety but the MTA warns could raise costs. Plus, New York City is struggling to keep enough ambulance workers on the streets, with union leaders warning that record turnover and stalled contract talks are driving longer waits for 911 emergency response. Vice president of the FDNY EMS officers union Anthony Almojera joins us to explain.