Now You Don’t

By Gail Gibson

Are initiative campaigns bankrolled by secret donors good for democracy?

Excerpts from this story referencing "Initiative":

"… n G. Matsusaka, the president of the University of Southern California’s Initiative and Referendum Institute, told the Center that he has mixed feelings about …"

Montana Court Says “No” To Initiative

By Josh Israel

Next stop: State Supreme Court

Excerpts from this story referencing "Initiative":

"… olls, a Montana District Court’s ruling has thrown into question whether Initiative 154, a takings measure, will be on the ballot November 7.The Montana Secre …"

"… e on the ballot. In the same order, Sandefur also threw out Constitutional Initiatives 97 (a proposed constitutional amendment to limit state spending) and 98 ( …"

"… complaints, has also alleged campaign-finance violations by proponents of Initiative 154 and the other two measures in complaints filed with the Montana Commis …"

States With Failed Initiatives

By Josh Israel

Missouri, Colorado, and Oklahoma

Excerpts from this story referencing "Initiative":

"… Amendment to Article I - Eminent Domain, 2006-34 “The Protect Our Homes Initiative”Read the full text of the ballot Initiative.See who financed t …"

"… not submit petitions.Oklahoma: State Question 729“The Protect Our Homes Initiative”Read the full text of the ballot InitiativeSee who financed th …"