Ballot Measure Archives

Arkansas Supreme Court Green Lights Ballot Measure to Block Casino

An Arkansas ballot measure revoking the license for a casino has been given the green light by the state's Supreme Court. The state's high court dismissed a legal challenge from the casino's operator. The dispute centers on a planned casino in Pope County licensed to Cherokee Nation Entertainment. The campaign…

Ohio Supreme Court Allows GOP’s Characterization of Gerrymandering Amendment to Remain on Ballot Initiative

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled in favor of Republicans' characterization of a ballot initiative that promotes gerrymandering in the state. The GOP's controversial language describing the Issue 1 redistricting amendment to the state's constitution may remain on the ballot with few changes, the Columbus Dispatch reported. In the language for…

Arkansas Supreme Court Blocks Ballot Initiative Enshrining Abortion Rights in State Constitution

The Arkansas Supreme Court has struck down a pro-abortion ballot initiative in the state, according to reports. The state's Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision to toss the ballot initiative over administrative failures by the organizers, Just The News reported. Arkansans for Limited Government was attempting to enshrine abortion…

Arizona Supreme Court Greenlights Ballot Measure to Enshrine Abortion Rights

The Supreme Court of Arizona has given the green light for a ballot measure to allow voters to decide whether abortion is a fundamental right this fall. The ruling could help Democrats in their efforts to put abortion front and center in the presidential election. During the election, Arizona will…