Missouri Lawmakers Declare War on Ballot Initiative Process
The ballot initiative process is under attack in Missouri. New laws are making their way through the state legislature that would make it harder -- if not impossible -- for voters to decide for themselves what direction they want their state’s government and elections to take. Bills that have advanced in the legislature include changes that would: Shorten the time period to gather petition signatures to put an initiative on the ballot Increasing the number of signatures required Charge voters $500 to file the petition Require a supermajority vote to pass And more. “Politicians are try...
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