Voters

Majority of Georgia Voters Support Restrictive Measures for Transgender Athletes, Poll Reveals

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Atlanta, GA — A significant majority of voters in Georgia have expressed support for legislation that would require transgender girls and women to participate in sports according to the gender specified on their original birth certificates. A recent poll conducted by the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center reveals that more than 70% of respondents favor this measure, with about 60% expressing strong support. The survey, conducted between January 2 and January 10, included 1,000 registered voters and has a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points. This high … Read more

Voters Rein in Honolulu City Council Pay Raises and Usher in New Amendments to Tackle Emergency Management and Climate Change

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Honolulu, Hawaii – A significant change in pay policy for Honolulu City Council members will take effect with the new year, following overwhelming voter support for a charter amendment that limits annual council raises to 5%. This decision comes after a controversial 64% salary increase approved in 2023, which propelled council salaries to over $113,000 from approximately $68,900. The approval for the charter amendment garnered an astonishing 90.6% of votes in the November general election. Under the new rules, any future raises for council members will now be aligned with the average salary increases of … Read more

Minnesota Election Official Charged for Allowing Unregistered Voters to Cast Ballots

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Nevis, MN — A former head election judge from Nevis, Minnesota, faces legal consequences for allegedly allowing 11 unregistered individuals to vote in a recent election. Timothy Michael Scouton, 64, has been charged with two felony counts linked to election misconduct in Hubbard County, authorities reported. The investigation into the irregularities commenced when Kay Rave, the Hubbard County Auditor, discovered a lack of completed voter registration forms from Badoura Township. According to the county sheriff’s office, another election judge claimed Scouton had instructed them to bypass standard registration procedures and simply have new voters sign … Read more

Colorado Voters Demand Modern Labor Reforms: A Push for Single-Vote Unionization and Enhanced Worker Protections

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Denver, Colorado — In a recent surge of progressive policymaking, voters across various states cast their ballots in favor of increasing minimum wages and instituting guaranteed paid sick leave, signaling a strong demand for economic policies that prioritize workers over wealthy corporations. This shift has significantly impacted the political landscape, as seen in elections from Missouri to Alaska and Nebraska. Despite this trend, Colorado, known for its liberal leanings due to Democratic control of both legislative houses and the governorship, lags behind with some of the most restrictive labor laws in the nation. Residents in … Read more