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Stories Posted on November 14, 2007
Hoeven Supports Workers Comp Measure
Category: Insurance · State: North Dakota · Source: KFYR-TV
Governor Hoeven says he`s supporting a proposed ballot measure to give the governor power to appoint North Dakota`s workers compensation director. The governor, however, isn`t saying whether he`ll campaign for the measure if it makes it onto the ballot.
Court: Wording Of Anti-Abortion Measure Is Legal
Category: Abortion · State: Colorado · Source: The Associated Press
The Colorado Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for an anti-abortion group to collect signatures for a ballot measure that would define a fertilized egg as a person.
Oregonians for Immigration Reform unveil proposed ballot measure
Category: Immigration · State: Oregon · Source: The Oregonian
Oregonians for Immigration Reform will start gathering signatures for a ballot petition that would require people to pony up a valid social security number before registering to vote or getting a driver's license.
Heritage district campaign begins
Category: Taxes · State: Oregon · Source: Mail Tribune
Jackson County's historic preservation advocates will ask voters in November 2008 to create a countywide heritage district that would raise about $1 million per year to maintain collections of artifacts and historic properties such as the old county courthouse in Jacksonville.
Bruising campaign expected on Los Gatos skateboard ballot issue
Category: City Government · State: California · Source: The Mercury News
People who live in Los Gatos can expect a bruising campaign as the question of whether the town should build a skateboard park goes to the voters. Despite strong opposition from nearby homeowners, the town council last week agreed to put the issue on the Feb. 5 presidential primary election ballot.