Unions and rail companies remain at odds

Nov 7, 2022

Unions and rail companies remain at odds

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Another union has voted to ratify a new labor agreement with rail companies, but there are still sticking points for others. The BBC reports on the agenda for the COP27 climate change summit, which has started in Egypt. We discuss the economics behind grassroots ballot initiatives.

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The cost of getting citizen-led initiatives on the ballot has nearly doubled since 2020

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder and Erika Soderstrom

Nov 7, 2022

To get a measure on the ballot, you need a campaign to collect signatures. That's gotten more expensive this election cycle.

The average cost for getting a citizen-led initiative on the ballot in states that allow for this has practically doubled from the 2020 election cycle to this year.

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Victoria Craig Host, BBC

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