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Voters In Three States Reject Takings Initiatives

By Josh Israel and Jim Morris

Voters In Three States Reject Takings Initiatives

Excerpts from this story referencing "Howard Rich":

"… igning and millions of dollars in contributions from organizations tied to Howard Rich, a wealthy political activist in New York, regulatory takings initiatives …"

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 …"

Exit I-154

By Josh Israel

Montana Supreme Court unanimously upholds district judge’s order

Excerpts from this story referencing "Initiative":

"… October 26, the Montana Supreme Court rejected an appeal by proponents of Initiative 154 that sought to put it and two other Initiatives back on the ballot.I-1 …"

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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 …"