Marijuana Legalization Campaign Submits Additional Signatures For Nov. 2023 Ballot; Needs 10% To Be Found Valid
Coalition to Regulate Marijuana campaign supporting marijuana legalization initiative in Ohio, submitted round of 6,545 signatures
State & Local Politics
The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest On Election Administration, August 4, 2023
States enacted five bills since our last edition. In the same period in 2022, no bills were enacted.
New Jersey State Legislature Passes Two Election Bills, Nine Fewer Than Last Year
Democrats sponsor bills requiring reporting of election results and displaying vote counts
Maine Voters To Decide On Record Eight Ballot Measures In November
From constitutional amendments to citizen-initiated measures, Maine's November ballot is packed with important decisions.
Ex-AG Barr: Trump’s Defense In Jan. 6 Case Wouldn’t Hold Up
Barr warns Trump against claiming advice from co-conspirators
DeSantis Accepts Debate Challenge From Newsom Moderated By Hannity
Florida Governor agrees to face off with California Governor in high-stakes debate on national issues.
Buffalo City Council Sees Highest Democratic Primary Challenges Since 2007
Mayor Byron Brown's interview at scene of mass shooting adds to political landscape.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Urges Republicans To Turn To God Amid Trump’s Indictments
Greene emphasizes faith in God over reliance on news headlines as Trump faces legal challenges.
Fitch Ratings Downgrades US Credit Rating Amid Governance Concerns
Deterioration in governance and political polarization cited as factors in the unexpected move.