/tags/ballot-initiatives Ballot Initiatives en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-18/abortion-ban-ballot-initiative-could-permanently-bar-care-for-transgender-minors The measure is attached to a ballot initiative that would place a ban on most abortions in the Missouri Constitution. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-18/abortion-ban-ballot-initiative-could-permanently-bar-care-for-transgender-minors Sarah Fentem /government-politics-issues/2025-04-15/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-limiting-court-involvement-with-ballot-language The legislation also gives the attorney general the ability to appeal preliminary injunctions on ongoing cases. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-04-15/missouri-legislature-passes-bill-limiting-court-involvement-with-ballot-language Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2025-02-27/missouri-senate-approves-removing-expiration-date-from-restrictions-on-transgender-youth The Senate also approved a bill that would ban cellphones in schools, and another that would limit the power of the courts to change ballot language. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:31:16 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-27/missouri-senate-approves-removing-expiration-date-from-restrictions-on-transgender-youth Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-02-05/missouri-lawmakers-debate-exceptions-minimum-wage-increase The two bills heard Wednesday are among several filed that would delay, alter or roll back Proposition A’s changes passed by voters in November. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 20:43:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-05/missouri-lawmakers-debate-exceptions-minimum-wage-increase Evy Lewis /government-politics-issues/2025-02-03/bipartisan-group-prevent-missouri-lawmakers-changing-ballot-measure-approval Missouri Republicans have made multiple attempts in recent years to raise the approval percentage a proposed constitutional amendment needs in order to pass. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:47:48 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-03/bipartisan-group-prevent-missouri-lawmakers-changing-ballot-measure-approval Evy Lewis /news-briefs/2025-01-15/illinois-counties-should-secede-and-join-indiana-its-house-speaker-says In November, Madison County in the Metro East became the first nonrural county to pass a symbolic secession referendum. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /news-briefs/2025-01-15/illinois-counties-should-secede-and-join-indiana-its-house-speaker-says Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-11-08/abortion-rights-supporters-vow-to-continue-fighting-after-amendment-3-win At a rally on Thursday, Amendment 3 supporters said they expect legal challenges from legislators who oppose abortion. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-08/abortion-rights-supporters-vow-to-continue-fighting-after-amendment-3-win Sarah Fentem /government-politics-issues/2024-11-01/southwest-illinois-counties-secession-referendum-vote The nonbinding advisory referendums, which include Madison County, are seen by advocates as a way to quantify discontent with the direction of Illinois’ state government. Critics say actually forming a new state is far-fetched. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-01/southwest-illinois-counties-secession-referendum-vote Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2024-10-14/illinois-voters-consider-questions-reproductive-health-tax-reform-election-interference The results are nonbinding, but lawmakers may consider them when proposing policy. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-10-14/illinois-voters-consider-questions-reproductive-health-tax-reform-election-interference Andrew Adams /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-09-25/missouri-minimum-wage-increase-backers-say-it-will-be-a-boon-for-working-poor Proposition A would raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and require companies to provide paid sick leave for workers. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:55:07 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2024-09-25/missouri-minimum-wage-increase-backers-say-it-will-be-a-boon-for-working-poor Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg