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Missouri lawmakers approved a gerrymandered congressional map designed to favor Republicans, which now awaits governor's signature and could be challenged via referendum, while changes to the initiative petition process are also on the ballot for 2024, sparking debate over democratic fairness and legal challenges.
UFCW Local 555, one of Oregon's largest labor unions, has filed an initiative petition to reinstate a ban on self-serve gas in the state, citing concerns about job loss and safety. The union aims to put the decision of who should pump gas in the hands of voters in November 2024. The ban on self-serve gas was repealed earlier this year, allowing stations to offer both self-serve and attendant options. Lawmakers argue that the change was necessary due to labor shortages and the need for simplified public policy. The union will need to gather over 117,000 signatures by July 2024 to get the issue on the ballot.
The Missouri Supreme Court has ordered the Republican attorney general to step aside and allow an initiative petition to legalize abortion in the state to proceed. The court upheld a lower court's decision that the attorney general must approve the cost estimate provided by the auditor, despite his claims that the cost could be significantly higher. The attorney general's refusal to act has hindered the collection of voter signatures needed to put the amendment on the ballot. The court's ruling means the amendment can now move forward in the process.
The Missouri Supreme Court has ordered the Republican attorney general, Andrew Bailey, to stand down and allow an initiative petition to legalize abortion in the state to move forward. The court unanimously affirmed a lower court's decision that Bailey must approve the cost estimate provided by the auditor, despite his insistence that the cost to taxpayers could be much higher. Bailey's refusal to approve the estimate has prevented the amendment from receiving the necessary approval to gather voter signatures. The proposed amendment would enshrine the individual right to make decisions about abortion, childbirth, and birth control in the state constitution.