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Most in Oregon opposed to measure creating universal basic income: Poll
A poll conducted by the Public Policy Polling firm shows that 54% of Oregon voters oppose a state effort to provide every Oregonian with $1,600 a year in basic income, citing potential negative ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Reeves’ Budget measures risk hitting ‘working people’, analysts say
Some businesses will struggle with tax rises alongside a higher minimum wage and new labour lawsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Aly & AJ on pushing for gun control measures ahead of 2024 election
As the 2024 election approaches, Aly & AJ reflect on surviving a mass shooting and why they're pushing for an assault weapons ban.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Rio courtroom may see belated measure of justice for murdered Marielle Franco
The high-profile city councillor was gunned down with her driver in 2018 – now two of her confessed killers go on trial. It was not even 10pm and the football match she was watching on TV had still ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
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 -
A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Election 2024: The 29 Ballot Measures You Need to Know About
From minimum wage changes to tax tweaks, here’s a look at the ballot measures that matter most to entrepreneurs.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Voters will decide on nearly 150 ballot measures. Here are the ones to watch.
Voters across the country are set to decide on nearly 150 ballot measures next week that will shape the future of a wide variety of policy issues in their states.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Competing abortion proposals highlight a record number of ballot measures in Nebraska
Nebraska has a record number of petition-initiated measures on the ballot, including two competing ones pertaining to abortion abortion rightsHealth - ABC News - November 5 -
Antarctic ozone hole measures seventh smallest size in decades
The recent improvement is the result of declining chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Officials ramping up security measures for Election Day in North Carolina
Reports of alleged intimidation and voter misinformation in North Carolina have led officials there to boost security precautions around polling places this Election Day. CBS News correspondent ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
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 -
California voters approve measure making some shoplifting, drug offenses felonies
California voters approved a ballot measure Tuesday seeking harsher punishment for retail crimes including shoplifting and theft. Repeat offenders may now be charged with felonies under Proposition ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Republicans struggle on education ballot measures despite big wins Tuesday night
Republicans had a huge election night, capturing the White House and Senate and possibly keeping the House, but several of their state ballot measures on education issues came up short. From school ...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 -
Trump likely to target climate measures that are making the most difference
The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican takeback of the U.S. Senate could undo many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming ...Top stories - ABC News - 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 -
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 -
BT says UK Budget will lift costs by £100mn as it lowers revenue guidance
Chief executive Allison Kirkby calls increase a ‘new inflationary pressure that we need to suffer in our business’World - Financial Times - November 7 -
Update on Arizona's vote count, Senate race and abortion ballot measure
As of Thursday, Arizona is one of two states where the final election results are still being counted. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the latest status.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures
Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8 -
California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor
Prop 6, which would have banned involuntary servitude in prisons, fails in blow to criminal justice reform advocates. California voters have rejected a ballot measure to prohibit forced prison ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
Climate scores big wins in ballot measures across US West
Voters across the U.S. West granted efforts to combat climate change resounding wins in state- and local-level ballot measures, amid expectations that President-elect Trump's administration ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Unlocking generative AI’s true value: a guide to measuring ROI
In the race to harness the transformative power of gen AI, enthusiasm alone won't generate returns.Tech - VentureBeat - November 14 -
Measuring Which N.F.L. Teams Have Betrayed Their Quarterbacks the Most
Successful defense and special teams play is critical to a quarterback’s success. Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens haven’t provided much support.Sports - The New York Times - November 14 -
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 - November 15 -
Starmer vows to ‘stay the course’ on tax-hiking Budget measures
Prime minister will defend ‘hard decisions’ in speech to Welsh Labour conference on SaturdayBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
India's "severe plus" air pollution forces more dramatic safety measures
Air pollution chokes New Delhi every winter, but this year's smog has already derailed everything from transport and road work to schools.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
China expectedly keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Beijing assesses stimulus measures
The People's Bank of China said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate at 3.1%, while holding the five-year LPR at 3.6%.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Group of Senate Democrats demands action on unfulfilled vehicle safety measures
Among the outstanding provisions was an order from Congress that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration draft a new standard for the strength of vehicle seats.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
California Ballot Measure to Raise Minimum Wage to $18 an Hour Fails
Voters rejected a plan to boost the lowest hourly wage rate by $2, which critics said would raise prices and lead to job cuts.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago