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politics2 years ago•0 min saved

"California Surf Town Embraces Conservative Shift: Voters Pass Ban on Pride Flags"

Voters in Huntington Beach approved Measure B, which limits the flags that can be flown on city property to the United States flag, the State of California flag, the County of Orange flag, the City of Huntington Beach flag, the POW-MIA flag, the six Armed Forces flags, and the Olympic flag during the Summer Olympic Games. This measure currently prohibits the display of Pride, breast cancer awareness, and religious flags, but allows for the possibility of flying other flags if authorized by a unanimous vote of the City Council.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#city-council #flag-limitations #huntington-beach

education2 years ago•5 min saved

Texas Voters Support Education Funding and Teacher Pay Increases in Recent Elections

Texas school districts asked voters to approve nearly $18 billion in new debt for infrastructure projects, and the majority of proposals passed in the November 2021 election. At least 50% of the bond measures were approved, with some failed proposals including new athletic facilities and school buildings. The approval rate is a turnaround from two years ago when more school bonds failed than passed. The election took place amidst political infighting over public school funding and a state law requiring bond elections to be labeled as "tax increases."

via The Texas Tribune|

#bond-elections #education #infrastructure-projects

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Colorado Governor signs property tax relief bill for homeowners.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill aimed at providing property tax relief to homeowners, which now requires voter approval. The new law would result in lower property tax increases but also less of a refund under the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Many residents saw their property tax values skyrocket last year, with increases ranging from 30% to 70%.

via CBS Colardo|

#colorado #homeowners #politics

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Ohio House approves August special election for constitutional amendment

The Ohio House has voted to approve a resolution that would increase the voter approval threshold for constitutional amendments to 60%, which would be decided in a statewide special election in August. However, the resolution may face a legal challenge due to a law passed last December. Supporters claim that all resolutions include a date for voters to decide on them, while opponents argue that the resolution is trying to change existing state law.

via The Statehouse News Bureau|

#constitutional-amendments #legal-challenge #ohio