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Abortion protection measures pass in many states
Measures that protect and expand abortion rights passed in a number of states, including Arizona and Missouri. But an amendment to expand abortion rights in Florida failed to gain the 60 percent ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Three states pass paid sick leave measures
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Paid sick leave victorious on state ballots While voters across the country cast their ballots for measures ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Abortion rights ballot measures pass in 7 states, fail in 3 others
Constitutional amendments to protect or expand abortion passed in seven of the 10 states where they appeared on the ballot Tuesday, NBC News projects.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Most Abortion Rights Ballot Measures Pass, But Florida and Two Other States Reject Them
Similar measures passed or expected to pass in seven states, but voters in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota did not approve reproductive rights amendments on Tuesday.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
Nebraska Voters Pass Measure Limiting Abortions
A competing ballot amendment, which would have established a right to abortion until fetal viability, failed to win more votes.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Missouri Voters Pass Measure to Protect Abortion Rights and End Ban
A ballot amendment enshrining reproductive rights in the State Constitution would void one of the strictest abortion bans in the country.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Paid sick leave measures pass in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska
Workers in three states are now entitled to paid sick leave for the first time. In Alaska, most workers are now entitled to at least 40 hours of paid sick leave a year. Larger employers in the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Analyzing the results of abortion measures on 10 states' ballots
Abortion rights were on the ballot in ten states nationwide on Election Day. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports on how the states voted.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
At 17, She Just Passed the State Bar of California
Sophia Park is believed to be the youngest person to pass the California State Bar Exam, besting the previous record-holder: her older brother, Peter.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
What Data Shows About Late Abortions as States Prepare to Vote on Measures
Both sides are trying to make their opponents sound extreme. Here is what studies and data show about when and why abortions happen later in pregnancy.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Tracking abortion ballot measures: Missouri and Arizona expand rights as Florida vote falls short
Seven other states, including Montana and Nevada, also pass measures in favor of reproductive rights – follow our tracker as voters decide on access to abortion. US election 2024 – latest ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Ballot measures targeting noncitizen voting approved in 8 states
Voters in eight states approved Republican-backed constitutional amendments designed to make clear that only American citizens can vote in elections.Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
Abortion-rights measures go 7 for 10 in state elections
Reproductive rights were broadly popular at the state level Tuesday night, as seven states passed ballot measures aimed at preserving, expanding or restoring the right to an abortion. The measures ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
State Minimum Wage Hike Ballot Measures Show Mixed Results
Missouri and Alaska voters approved bumps to $15 an hour, while a Californa propsoal to go to $18 failed. Increases for tipped workers were voted down in Massachusetts and Arizona.Business - Inc. - November 6 -
States decide on key changes on immigration, election laws in ballot measures
Tuesday's election saw significant laws and regulations passed on the state level through various ballot measures.Top stories - ABC News - November 6 -
Electoral reform was on the ballot in several states this election. Why did these measures fail?
Advocates who hoped to limit extreme gerrymandering say ‘terribly misleading ballot language’ sabotaged their efforts. As Donald Trump and Republicans scored massive victories on election day ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
California voters reject ballot measure to increase the state's minimum wage
Voters in California have narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would have gradually increased the minimum wage in the state to $18 per hour, NBC News projects.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Amendments to protect abortion rights pass in 7 of 10 states
Many states across the nation had abortion rights referendums on the ballot for the 2024 election and the results reveal that while some red states easily passed these referendums, other states ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Deadly impact of abortion bans surface as 10 states set to vote on ballot measures
Residents of 10 states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures. A spate of recent reports have emerged about the life-threatening consequences of strict bans.Politics - NBC News - November 5 -
Arizona voters approve ballot measure giving state and local law enforcement greater authority in immigration matters
Arizona voters approved a ballot measure to give some law enforcement greater authority to enforce immigration-related laws typically left to the federal government.Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
Ohio State-Penn State: Top plays and takeaways from the Buckeyes' crucial win
It was a top-four matchup with huge stakes for the Big Ten and College Football Playoff. Here's the best from Buckeyes-Nittany Lions.Sports - ESPN - November 2 -
Rourke throws 4 TDs, No. 13 Hoosiers beat Spartans 47-10 for first 9-0 start in program history
Kurtis Rourke threw for 263 yards and four touchdowns, including two to Elijah Sarratt, and Amare Ferrell had two interceptions to lead No. 13 Indiana to a 47-10 victory over Michigan State and its ...Sports - ABC News - November 2 -
Are the Warriors contenders? Golden State passes major test with statement win over Celtics
The Warriors are now 7-1 and look like a legitimate threat in the WestSports - CBS Sports - November 7 -
Jeremiah Smith passes Cris Carter for most TD catches by a freshman in Ohio State history
Smith has now surpassed Carter's numbers from 1984 through nine games.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9 -
WATCH: Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith passes Cris Carter for most TD catches by freshman in school history
Smith hit another incredible milestone on Saturday amid a standout freshman campaignSports - CBS Sports - November 9 -
32 state attorneys general call on Congress to pass Kids Online Safety Act
A bipartisan coalition of more than 30 attorney generals is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) this year, stating the legislation will “establish better safeguards for minors ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Arizona immigrants fear return to mass arrests as state passes ‘secure our border’ act
A generation of Arizonans revolted against hardline immigration policies and won important battles. This year, the state voted to bring those policies back. The news that Arizona voters on 5 ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Boardmasters organisers increase security measures
Organisers of the Newquay music festival announce increases in security measures for the 2025 event.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
A look at safety measures taken at ballot printing facility
Runbeck Election Services shows how they securely print ballots for voters in nine states, including the battleground state of Arizona. For the general election, they'll print about 35 million ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it
As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.Top stories - ABC News - October 30 -
3 key ballot measures to watch on Election Day
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story 3 key ballot measures to watch on Election Day The presidential election between former President ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Montana abortion measure might not be enough to save Tester
A ballot measure to protect abortion rights in Montana stands a good chance of passing, but it may not be enough to push Sen. Jon Tester (D) across the finish line in one of the most watched ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
49 ballot measures to watch in the 2024 election
Ballot measures to watch in the 2024 election related to abortion, voting, drugs, workers' rights, and more.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
Breaking down the security measures for Election Day
Authorities across the country have been planning extensively for Election Day 2024. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd has a look at some of the threats officials are looking ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails
A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...Politics - The Hill - November 6