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The Field: Ballot Initiatives and the Issues Driving Voters

The Field from KAWC
The Field from KAWC

Ballot propositions were a hot topic in political headlines this past week...particularly the defeat of one dealing with election issues.

Howard Fischer of Capitol Media Services explains some of the head-snapping court rulings that sealed its fate.

We also take a closer look at one proposition that promises to put lots, and lots, of initiatives on future ballots. The logic behind Proposition 129.

Plus, we’re almost two months away from November 8th, and there is no shortage of issues that promise to propel voters to the polls.

We’re talking trends with Mike Noble, OH Predictive Insights’ chief researcher and managing partner.

Proposition 129: Official Ballot Language

Proposition 129: Pro

Proposition 129: Con

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Lou grew up in Tucson and has a long family history in the state of Arizona. He began his public radio career in 1988 at KNAU in Flagstaff as a classical music DJ and has been hooked on public radio since, transitioning to news after trying his hand at several other careers in publishing and commercial broadcasting. Lou has a degree in American Studies from Arizona State University and was KAWC's Morning Edition host for two and half years before becoming News and Operations Director.
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