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You Voted Where? From Laundromats to Roller Rinks

Mail-in voting and other options may be more convenient, but can it really compare to sauntering over to a poll hall to exercise your electoral muscle?

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Right to Hunt, Fish on Ballot in Indiana, Kansas

Voters in Indiana and Kansas will decide on Election Day whether to amend their respective constitutions to guarantee the right of citizens to hunt and fish.

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Voters in Four States to Decide on Campaign Finance Issues

Some people worry about money in politics, and think it should be restricted, regulated, or at the very least, reported. Others—including the U.S. Supreme Court—see money in politics as a form of speech that should therefore flow freely.  

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New Mexico Voters Will Decide Bail Reform

New Mexico voters will decide on Election Day whether courts should be allowed to deny pretrial release to the state's most dangerous offenders.

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Ballot Issues: Betting on Gambling

Gambling can lure players with the hope of hitting the jackpot and getting rich quick, in the same way that states can be enticed into expanding legalized gaming with the expectation of a revenue windfall.

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Ballot Measures: Five States' Voters Consider Minimum Wage

Voters in five states will vote on minimum wage issues in the wake of increases passed in three states and the District of Columbia during the 2016 legislative sessions.

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Voters Contemplate Options on Health Ballot Issues

Dealing with issues ranging from biomedical research to prescription drug prices, voters in at least four states are gearing up to vote on health ballot initiatives and constitutional amendments this November.

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Marijuana, Tobacco Lighting Up Ballots in 11 States

Two of the hotter topics lighting up ballots this November are marijuana and tobacco—in fact, marijuana is on more state ballots this year than any other issue.

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Will a Woman Atop the Ticket Lead to More Women in Legislatures?

The current news cycle means that Americans can’t help but consider the role of women in politics.

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Voters Facing Bunches of Voting Issues

Voters will face more statewise ballot measures—eight—relating to how we vote than in other general election years.

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This blog offers updates on the National Conference of State Legislatures' research and training, the latest on federalism and the state legislative institution, and posts about state legislators and legislative staff. The blog is edited by NCSL staff and written primarily by NCSL's experts on public policy and the state legislative institution.