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The Boston Globe
Restoring Massachusetts' ballot process
The article discusses the challenges facing Massachusetts' ballot initiative process under Article 48 of the state Constitution, which allows citizens to propose laws and amendments for voter approval. Despite record petition filings, numerous proposed measures have been rejected or challenged in courts, highlighting concerns about the process's fairness and complexity. Proposals to reform the system include raising the approval threshold to a two-thirds majority and increasing screening for constitutional validity, aiming to reduce the number of potentially divisive or weak initiatives reaching ballots. Both reforms seek to strengthen the process but would require a constitutional amendment approved by voters.
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