state constitution amendment
Coverage of state constitution amendment in the Nexus archive.
- What can Mass. learn from New Mexico’s universal child care experiment?
New Mexico removed income limits from its universal child care system in November, leading to a 12,000 increase in enrolled children and average annual savings of $12,000 for families. Massachusetts, where child care costs are among the highest in the U.S., is examining New Mexico’s approach as a potential model. Critics note New Mexico still faces a shortage of early education slots despite improved affordability.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in North Dakota’s state primary
North Dakota’s state primary includes a U.S. House race between Republican Rep. Julie Fedorchak and Alex Balazs, a constitutional amendment limiting future amendments to single subjects, and a mayoral election in Fargo. The primary also features unopposed races for some statewide offices and legislative primaries.