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February 1, 2025
But the ban, and other restrictive laws, are not automatically repealed. Advocates now have to ask courts to overturn laws Read More
Other state measures affected wages, taxes and education, including school choice measures defeated in Kentucky and Nebraska. A costly campaign Read More
A constitutional amendment that would have legalized recreational marijuana in Florida won a majority of votes Tuesday but fell short Read More
Newsweek takes a look at how the Democratic Party could try to bounce back in 2028 after its stinging defeat against Read More
Abortion-related measures were on the ballot in 10 states Tuesday, with advocates claiming seven victories and three states voting to keep Read More
In Olivette, 53% of voters approved a ban. In Des Peres, 45% did. The measure needed at least 60% approval to pass. ST. Read More
Super Bowl champion head coach Tony Dungy cheered the failure of the abortion amendment push in Florida. The amendment did Read More
Florida voters rejected ballot measures Tuesday to protect abortion rights and legalize marijuana, handing victories to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis Read More
In the first presidential election since the U.S. Supreme Court allowed state governments to determine if, when and why Read More