Senegal’s President Faye seeks to alter the constitution. He suggests a special election to limit his own power. Police fired tear gas at angry crowds who marched against the plan. Meanwhile, school districts and counties throughout America put their own issues on the ballot. Indianapolis Public Schools will seek voter approval for extra funds from the public. Peoria County wants to double its local sales tax via a ballot measure . Fairfax County may ask voters to OK bond proposals for parks and social services . Two Virginia counties have begun drafting education-focused tax proposals. One Illinois district is preparing a targeted public vote for a new civic campus. The local Indiana group called Pole wants to lift taxes to help district schools and charters . This period is seeing a noticeable jump in community-led ballot choices.
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Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers - France 24
Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers France 24
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Corcoran talks Civic Campus, theorizes reverse referendum vote - hometownsource.com
Corcoran talks Civic Campus, theorizes reverse referendum vote hometownsource.com
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Key vote set on referendum to double sales tax for Peoria County schools - 1049thewolf.com
Key vote set on referendum to double sales tax for Peoria County schools 1049thewolf.com
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Week Ahead for June 29, 2026: Fluvanna Supervisors to initiate process for sales tax referendum for new school construction - Charlottesville Community Engagement
Week Ahead for June 29, 2026: Fluvanna Supervisors to initiate process for sales tax referendum for new school construction Charlottesville Community Engagement
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Bond referendums to fund parks, human services projects likely headed to Fairfax voters - FFXnow
Bond referendums to fund parks, human services projects likely headed to Fairfax voters FFXnow