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Maine Questions

Environmental initiatives topped the ballot in several states. In Maine, voters rejected a controversial measure to manage the state’s forests. And over the objections of environmental groups, they approved an initiative to widen the Maine turnpike. Living On Earth producer John Rudolph explains the results to Steve.

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Austin Votes To Restrict Developnemt

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On the ballot: a look at Nebraska’s proposal to ban affirmative action

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Washington state debates the right to die

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Supporters of a controversial right-to-die initiative in Washington state are expected to head to the State House this morning to deliver a petition bearing 225,000 signatures in support of the bill.

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