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Florida Legislature to re-examine property tax relief again
Tallahassee BureauFlorida's property tax wars now return to the state Legislature, a place where gridlock and battling interest groups make it difficult to achieve the deep relief that politicians promise. In the wake of a state Supreme Court ruling removing a major tax...Tags: Labor Legislation, Elections, Court Administration, Local Authority, Voting
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Cook County voters to get a say in recall debate
Supporters of a constitutional amendment to allow the recall of the governor have placed an advisory referendum question on the Nov. 4 ballot to let Cook County voters weigh in on the issue. PAGE 3Tags: Referenda
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Cook County ballot to have recall question
Come November, Cook County voters will have a say in whether the state constitution should be amended to allow for the recall of elected officials -- including the governor. Supporters of the recall amendment have quietly gotten an advisory referendum...Tags: Regional Authority, Public Officials, Local Elections, Elections, Political Candidates
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Cook County voters to weigh in on recall amendment
Chicago Tribune reporterFlying under the political radar, supporters of a constitutional amendment to allow the recall of the governor have placed an advisory referendum question on the Nov. 4 ballot to let Cook County voters weigh in on the issue. Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn,...Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emil Jones, Regional Authority, Rod Blagojevich, Local Elections
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Limits put on lawsuit against Planned Parenthood
A Kane County judge has thrown out significant portions of a defamation lawsuit brought by an anti-abortion group against Planned Parenthood of Illinois. Eric Scheidler and the Pro-Life Action League filed the lawsuit last fall, claiming Planned...Tags: Family Planning, Kane County, Trials, Family, Illinois
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Kane County judge greatly limits defamation suit against Planned Parenthood of Illinois
A Kane County judge Tuesday threw out significant portions of a defamation lawsuit brought by an anti-abortion group against Planned Parenthood of Illinois. Eric Scheidler and the Pro-Life Action League filed the lawsuit in Circuit Court last fall....Tags: Judges, Family Planning, Kane County, Trials, Family
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Impact of vote on slots
As the November referendum on slots nears, Maryland voters can expect a barrage of warnings from proponents about what a "no" vote could mean: cuts to public education and health care, higher taxes and the demise of the state's horse racing legacy. In...Tags: Local Elections, Public Officials, Martin O'Malley, Elections, Kumar P Barve
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Supervisor removal could cost $23,000
757-247-4712Call it court filing fees sticker shock. Filing petitions seeking the removal of four Gloucester County supervisors could cost more than $23,000. The Gloucester County Citizens for Accountable Representation has collected more than 5,500 voter...Tags: Gloucester (Gloucester, Virginia), Virginia, Gloucester County, Court Administration, Elections
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Gay Marriage Foes Mobilize for Ban in California
Associated PressFRESNO -- Michael Bumgarner says he's never campaigned for a political cause before, but his strong opposition to same-sex marriage has prompted him to join thousands of volunteers going door-to-door in support of a ballot initiative that would ban gay...Tags: Beverly Hills, Regional Authority, Gavin Newsom, Marriage, Local Elections
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Fighting to insure young adults
This is in response to "Health coverage boon for young adults; Illinois says kids up to 26 can be insured under parents' policy" (Page 1, Aug. 20). Your story missed the mark on how Illinois' new policy came about. It was not the work of two weeks. The...Tags: Private Health Care, Government Health Care, Justice, Texas, Medical Services
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A tax revolt is quietly brewing in some states
The Wall Street JournalAnd to think they used to call it "Taxachusetts." On Election Day, Massachusetts will vote on whether to eliminate its state income tax. Advocates hope victory in a place long thought of as a free-spending liberal bastion will pave the way for similar...Tags: Regional Authority, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Nevada, North Dakota, Income Tax
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Initiative Jeopardizes Rights
In response to the Aug. 20 Associated Press article regarding the attempts being made to form a constitutional convention ["Fighting A Ballot Question"]: I truly hope the people of Connecticut are looking at who is behind the recent surge of activity...Tags: Government Health Care, Referenda, Health Organizations, Medicaid, Connecticut
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