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Voter Law Proposals Under Threat in 24 States

6/1/2025

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In a significant shift, voters in 24 states and D.C. have the power to propose laws through signature gathering. Yet, a wave of around 40 bills across a dozen states threatens to curtail this democratic process. Dane Waters from the Initiative and Referendum Institute shares insights on these critical developments with John Yang.

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In a significant shift, voters in 24 states and D.C. have the power to propose laws through signature gathering. Yet, a wave of around 40 bills across a dozen states threatens to curtail this democratic process. Dane Waters from the Initiative and Referendum Institute shares insights on these critical developments with John Yang.