In a measure with urban vs. rural overtones Idaho’s Senate passed a bill Monday toughening getting initiatives or referendums on ballots.
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Wyoming Rejects Move to Direct Democracy Taxing Authority
Wyoming’s legislature rejected a resolution to amend the Constitution such that voters would have to approve any new taxes or tax hikes.
Bill for Montana Native American Voting Rights Act Introduced
Montana is moving to protect the right to vote of indigenous communities, introducing a bill for a Native American Voting Rights Act.
Applauding a Bipartisan Bill To Fix The Federal Election Commission
A bipartisan legislation seeks to overhaul the dysfunctional Federal Election Commission (FEC) and to ensure its effectiveness.
4 Election Reforms Designed to Keep Extremists Out of Power
The rise of extremism in American politics is why political reform must seek to marginalize, to the extent possible, these destabilizing forces.
Important Utah Navajo Voting Rights Deal to be Extended
The voting rights settlement between San Juan County and Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will likely be extended into 2024.
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Seeks Ranked Voting In Wisconsin
A Wisconsin bipartisan group of lawmakers is seeking to implement ranked voting for general elections and make primaries nonpartisan.
Next Front in Redistricting Wars Will be Whom to Count
There literally is a “redistricting war” in the U.S will all sorts of fronts. The next front is expected to be who will be counted as voter.
Extreme Voting Bills Would Be Devastating for Voting Rights in Georgia
Georgia’s reaction to 2020 election marred by Trump’s false fraud claims has been to tighten voting rights but this is not good for Georgia.
Washington to Restore Voting Rights to People on Probation and Parole
Washington State House voted to restore voting rights to thousands with past criminal convictions who are on probation and parole.