abcnews.go.com
State Ballot Measures Decide Key Issues
Dozens of state ballot measures are decided by voters, covering issues such as reproductive rights, marijuana legalization, election laws, minimum wage, and more.
English
United States
PoliticsUs PoliticsElectionsEconomicsSocial IssuesState Laws
U.s. Justice DepartmentU.s. Supreme Court
- How are these ballot measures initiated, and what are some examples?
- Many measures were initiated by citizen petitions, bypassing state legislatures. Key issues include marijuana legalization (recreational and medical), changes to election laws (including non-citizen voting), and minimum wage adjustments.
- How do the various state ballot measures addressing minimum wage differ?
- Ballot measures addressing minimum wage show a range of approaches, from gradual increases to $15 or $18 per hour, to allowing lower wages for tipped employees. Some states are also addressing paid sick leave requirements.
- What are some of the key issues addressed by state ballot measures across the US?
- Voters in several states are deciding on over 140 ballot measures covering various aspects of life, including reproductive rights, marijuana legalization, election laws, and minimum wage.
- What are the most controversial issues on the ballots, and what is their political context?
- Several states are considering measures related to abortion and reproductive rights, reflecting the ongoing national debate on the issue. Other significant issues on the ballots include marijuana legalization, election reform, and minimum wage increases.
- What is the potential impact of these ballot measures on different states and their populations?
- The impact of these ballot measures will vary significantly depending on the state. Some measures address critical social issues (abortion, marijuana), while others deal with economic concerns (minimum wage, taxes) and election procedures.