New York voters followed up on their Governor's recent initiative (after New York City Mayor de Blasio's strong initial push) to provide universal pre-school education and authorized $2 billion in new school bonds.
Even Republican Governor Chris Christie's state of New
Jersey voters approved an amendment to dedicate 6% of corporate business taxes to open
space preservation. Maybe New Jersey will finally fix up some of its Hurricane Sandy ravaged coastline now.
Massachusetts passed a measure to allow certain employees to earn and utilize sick days.
Nevada expanded defendant rights by creating a new appellate court.
Oregon continued its progressive tradition by passing an equal rights amendment, regardless of sex.
Following up on this year's acceptance of providing coverage to South Dakota residents through the Affordable Care Act, that state also passed a ballot measure to provide for patients to choose health care providers at no cost.
Even re-elected far-right Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker will have to acquiesce to voters' overwhelming support to create a fund for state transportation systems.
So, it seems that when voters are directly asked what they
want their states to do or spend money on, they don't see all government
spending as wasteful, don't see the need for draconian criminalization laws,
and are reasonable about when life begins and providing for contraception and
abortion under most circumstances.
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