Missouri Senate fails to vote on initiative petition changes after Democratic filibuster
Missouri Senate Democrats filibustered efforts to bring a vote on legislation seeking to raise the bar for passing ballot initiatives in the state.
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Missouri Senate Democrats filibustered efforts to bring a vote on legislation seeking to raise the bar for passing ballot initiatives in the state.
Missouri lawmakers are considering a plan that could give rural voters more influence in elections over state constitutional amendments.
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