Likewise, another proposed amendment, this one to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in the state of Florida, also was defeated, failing to secure the necessary 60% vote. Four additional states had marijuana legalization measures on the ballot this year, according toBallotpedia. Both propose...
Florida voters are consideringsix ballot measuresthis election. The two that have drawn the most attention areAmendments 3and 4, which will decide marijuana legalization and abortion rights in the state. Florida Amendment 1: Partisan school board elections Amendment 1 proposes amending the Florida cons...
Prominent Republicans opposed to former President Donald Trump are beginning to throw their weight behind Democrats in key down-ballot races. Topping the list: Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), who backed Democratic Rep. Susan Wild for reelection against state Rep. ...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) —Floridavoters rejected ballot measures Tuesday to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana, handing victories to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and solidifying the state's new reputation as a conservative stronghold. DeSantis used state resources ...
The ballot measures needed approval from at least 60% of voters. In other states, abortion rights helped drive turnout and were a leading issue that allowed Democrats to retain multiple Senate seats in 2022. DeSantis and other state leaders spent months campaigning ag...
Last week, the state also announced a $328,000 fine against the group and released a report saying a "large number of forged signatures or fraudulent petitions" were submitted to get the question on the ballot. Eight other states have similar measures on their Nov. 5...
Medical marijuana has more support. In Nebraska, the two medical measurespassed decisively. However,legal challengescould void the results. Things will remain uncertain for weeks or even months, as any decision will probably be appealed to the state Supreme Court. ...
In 2022, there were ballot measures dealing with abortion in six states, including generally conservative Kansas, Kentucky and Montana. In each of them, the abortion-rights side prevailed. ___ Mulvihill reported from Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Geoff Mulvihill Covering state government issues nation...
Trump says he’ll vote to uphold Florida abortion ban after suggesting he’d support repeal Aug. 31, 2024 In addition to Florida, voters in eight other states are deciding whether their state constitutions should guarantee a right to abortion, weighing ballot measures that are ...
If the question is allowed on the ballot, 60% of voters would have to approve it. Any change in abortion access in Floridawould be felt out of stateas well because the Sunshine State traditionally has been a haven for women in the southeastern U.S. seeking abortions. Nearby Alab...