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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 10
Amendment 10 is a four-part measure that would restructure state and local government operations.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 7
Proposition 7 would allow the legislature to end bi-annual clock changes in California.
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Center for Student-Based Budgeting Newsletter, September 2018
California's pension crisis hits disadvantaged students the hardest, plus developments in Memphis, Oklahoma, Nevada, and more.
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Georgia’s Teacher Pension Plan Is Facing Significant Financial Risk
The pension system currently has $24.8 billion in unfunded pension liabilities according to its latest actuarial valuation.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 6
Amendment 6 would expand the rights of victims during the criminal justice process, raise the retirement age of judges, and prohibit courts from deferring to an administrative agency's interpretation of laws.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 6
Proposition 6 would repeal all gas and fuel taxes enacted by California since January 1, 2017, and would require voter approval for any fuel tax and vehicle fee increases.
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Seven Principles to Guide a Successful and Well-Regulated Marijuana Market in New Jersey
What we can learn from the successes and mistakes made thus far regarding state regulation of marijuana.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 5
Amendment 5 would require a two-thirds vote of both chambers of the Florida Legislature to enact new taxes or fees or increase existing ones.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 5
Proposition 5 would amend Proposition 13 (1978) to allow the transfer of property assessment values.
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California’s DMV Problems Require Change, Major Overhaul, not More Money
The DMV is a long-running punchline. It's time to change.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 4
Proposition 4 would allow the state to issue up to $1.5 billion in bonds to fund construction at hospitals providing children’s health care.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 4
Amendment 4 would automatically restore the right of most felons to vote upon completion of their prison sentence, parole, and/or probation.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 3
Proposition 3 would allow the state to issue up to $8.877 billion in bonds to fund water-related projects.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 3
Amendment 3 would require citizen approval of some casino gambling in Florida.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 2
Proposition 2 would allow the state to issue up to $2 billion in bonds to build housing for mentally ill homeless individuals.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 2
Amendment 2 would place limitations on non-homestead property tax assessments.
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California Ballot Initiative Analysis: Proposition 1
Proposition 1 would allow the state to issue up to $4 billion in bonds to fund a variety of existing affordable housing programs.
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Florida Ballot Amendment Analysis: Amendment 1
Amendment 1 would expand Florida’s homestead exemption program.