The measure, if enacted by voters, would reduce the state sales tax rate from 6.25 to 3 percent.

Some part of the explanation could also lie in a greater commitment by voters to spend money on public education.

But, confusion by voters, in a 1974 case, was not enough for a new vote.

For the first time, the Senate was directly-elected by voters.

If approved by voters, the two districts would become one.

They also gained approval by voters for a city manager form of government.

If approved by voters, it would have been implemented in 2021.

If approved by voters, the plan would likely face a court challenge.

The report also cites increased political participation by black voters.

If approved by voters, national animal rights groups say, it could be the first such law in the country.