Category: State
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Georgia voters will decide on two property tax exemption measures and three constitutional amendments in November
The Georgia State Legislature ended its 2024 legislative session on March 29, having placed five measures on the ballot for the general election on Nov. 5, 2024. Three measures are constitutional amendments, and two are property tax exemptions. The legislature referred two ballot measures to amend state law to increase property tax exemptions. One measure…
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Colorado legislature refers constitutional amendment concerning bail rights to the November ballot
The Colorado State Legislature passed a constitutional amendment that would remove the right of bail in cases of first-degree murder when the proof is evident or the presumption is great. The measure will be on the Nov. general election ballot. A 55% vote is needed for it to be approved. To put the constitutional amendment…
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West Virginia lawmakers pass bill to maintain weekly unemployment insurance benefit amounts and change taxable wage bases
The West Virginia House passed an amended version of Senate Bill 841 on Mar. 9, which changed the wage base on which employers pay state unemployment insurance taxes to the first $9,500 of employees’ wages. It also kept the maximum weekly benefit amount for workers at $662. The West Virginia Senate concurred with the changes…
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Utah lawmakers require discussion of federal air quality regulations
Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) on March 13, 2024, signed a bill into law requiring the Utah Division of Air Quality to regularly discuss emissions-related regulations with the state’s Federalism Commission. The bill also includes requirements to discuss regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency and other federal rules affecting industries. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality…
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Texas education fund pulls $8.5 billion from BlackRock
The Texas Permanent School Fund (TPSF) on March 19, 2024, pulled roughly $8.5 billion from BlackRock’s asset management. Texas State Board of Education Chairman Aaron Kinsey (R) argued that since BlackRock supported environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing through its boycott of the fossil fuel industry, state law prohibited BlackRock from managing public funds.…
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Idaho voters to decide on amendment prohibiting noncitizen voting
Idaho voters will decide on a constitutional amendment on Nov. 5, 2024, that would prohibit noncitizen voting in elections. The amendment would add language to the Idaho Constitution saying, “No person who is not a citizen of the United States shall be a qualified elector in any election held within the state of Idaho.” Noncitizens…
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All candidates for North Carolina Treasurer complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for North Carolina Treasurer — Brad Briner (R) and Wesley Harris (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’ responses to the question: What are…
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All candidates for California State Assembly District 19 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for California State Assembly District 19 — David Lee (D) and Catherine Stefani (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’ responses to the…
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All candidates for West Virginia House of Delegates District 96 Republican primary complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the May 14, 2024, Republican primary for West Virginia House of Delegates District 96 — Tanner Rogers (R) and Lisa White (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’ responses to…
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All candidates for California State Assembly District 30 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey
Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for California State Assembly District 30 — Incumbent Dawn Addis (D) and Dalila Epperson (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Here are the candidates’ responses to the…