ballot measure
Coverage of ballot measure in the Nexus archive.
- Rick Caruso backs California voter ID push opposed by Gavin Newsom allies
Rick Caruso, a billionaire developer, is supporting a California ballot measure requiring voter ID at polls, opposing the stance of Gavin Newsom allies. He has contributed $25,000 to the initiative.
- One of strictest US abortion bans could be overturned in November’s election
Idaho will have a ballot measure in November 2023 to overturn its strict abortion ban, which prohibits the procedure at all pregnancy stages. The initiative, led by Idahoans United for Women & Families, gathered over 100,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot.
- Ballot measure to let noncitizens vote in LA elections scrapped by City Council
The L.A. City Council removed a ballot measure that would have allowed noncitizens to vote in city elections. The decision came ahead of the November elections.
- Mastermind behind California billionaires tax makes absurd claim: ‘Entirely fabricated’
The mastermind behind California's billionaires tax made a claim described as 'entirely fabricated.' Reports indicate at least six billionaires severed residency before the January 1 cutoff in the ballot measure to avoid the tax.
- RTD exploring service reductions, ballot measure to address $250M budget deficit
The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is considering service reductions and a ballot measure for additional revenue to address a $250 million budget deficit caused by the end of federal COVID-19 relief funding. The agency is evaluating options like increasing real estate income, reducing office space, and improving fare collection, while riders express concerns about potential impacts on their transportation reliance.
- Plan to build new swimming pool in Cañon City not moving forward
The plan to build a new swimming pool in Cañon City is not proceeding due to insufficient long-term funding for operations. The existing pool has been closed since 2023 due to mechanical issues, and while voters approved a sales tax to fund construction, they rejected a separate tax for operating costs. The city aims to use a ballot measure to determine how to allocate over $2 million collected from the sales tax.
- California sues to stop one county’s ban on most mail voting
California is suing Shasta County over a ballot measure that would restrict most mail voting and require photo ID for voters. State officials argue the new voting rules are illegal.
- Deadline looms for a proposed LA city ballot measure to extend local voting rights to noncitizens
A proposed November ballot measure in Los Angeles could extend voting rights to noncitizen residents for local elections. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez advocates for the measure, emphasizing representation for long-term residents like legal permanent resident Grace McManus. The City Council has until June 17 to place the measure on the November ballot.
- The ‘billionaire tax’ will be much higher than advertised
A ballot measure proposing a 5% billionaire tax is criticized for being poorly drafted, potentially resulting in a much higher effective tax rate than advertised. The article suggests the measure's vague wording could lead to unintended consequences and higher-than-expected tax burdens.
- Trump makes last-minute pitch against Virginia redistricting ballot measure in telerally call
President Trump urged Virginians to reject a redistricting ballot measure during a telerally call, claiming it is a 'blatant partisan power grab' that could benefit Democrats in the November House elections. The measure could provide Democrats with four potential pickup opportunities.