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Republicans Advance Laws to Limit Citizen Ballot Initiatives Nationwide, Report Finds

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Jan 14, 2026
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When Missouri legislature falls flat, other elected officials step in

Republican state legislatures across the country are intensifying efforts to restrict direct democracy tools that allow voters to pass laws through ballot initiatives, according to an analysis by Democracy Docket.

Advocates warn the tightening of these citizen-driven processes raises conflict between popular will and legislative control at a time when v…

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