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California’s legal cannabis industry, long weighed down by high taxes and regulation, is facing new threats: steep federal tariffs on key imports and a proposed statewide ban on disposable vapes.

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California’s legal cannabis industry, long weighed down by high taxes and regulation, is facing new threats: steep federal tariffs on key imports and a proposed statewide ban on disposable vapes.

Tariffs and Vape Ban Could Push California’s Cannabis Market Further Underground

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Salt Lake City will continue using ranked choice voting (RCV) in its municipal elections, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one. </span

Salt Lake City will continue using ranked choice voting (RCV) in its municipal elections, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than selecting just one. The City Council reaffirmed their commitment to the system, following positive feedback from the 2023 elections. ​

Salt Lake City Keeps Ranked Choice Voting Alive for 2025

Election reformers are celebrating the adoption of primary elections in New Mexico that are open to the state's substantial independent voter population. But there is an even larger group of independents that could soon be granted access to these critical taxpayer-funded elections in Pennsylvania

Election reformers are celebrating the adoption of primary elections in New Mexico that are open to the state's substantial independent voter population. But there is an even larger group of independents that could soon be granted access to these critical taxpayer-funded elections in Pennsylvania.

Will Pennsylvania's 1.4 Million Independent Voters Be Next to Gain Equal Voting Rights?

KOAT 7 in New Mexico featured an investigative report on the impact of open primaries now that&nbsp;Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed SB 16 into law, a bill that opens the state's primaries to more than 330,000 independent voters.

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KOAT 7 in New Mexico featured an investigative report on the impact of open primaries now that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed SB 16 into law, a bill that opens the state's primaries to more than 330,000 independent voters.

NM Lawmakers: Open Primaries Bill Is About Boosting Voter Participation

It may be hard to believe, but as of April 2025, there is still one election in the US from the last election cycle that has not been called:&nbsp;the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court election between incumbent Democratic Justice Allison Riggs and Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin.

It may be hard to believe, but as of April 2025, there is still one election in the US from the last election cycle that has not been called: the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court election between incumbent Democrat Justice Allison Riggs and Republican challenger Jefferson Griffin.

Believe It or Not, There Is Still a 2024 Election That Hasn't Been Called

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. — Facing the risk of defeat in a competitive Democratic primary, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on April 3 that he is withdrawing from the June 24 ra

Facing the risk of defeat in a competitive Democratic primary, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on April 3 that he is withdrawing from the June 24 ranked-choice contest and will instead collect signatures to run as an independent in the November 4 general election.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Declares Independent Bid for Re-Election to Skirt Ranked Choice Primary

SANTA FE, N.M. - As of Monday, New Mexico has officially moved away from closed partisan primaries and has adopted semi-open primaries that allow more than 330,000 independent voters to participate in critical taxpayer-funded elections after&nbsp;Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signe

As of Monday, New Mexico has officially moved away from closed partisan primaries and has adopted semi-open primaries that allow more than 330,000 independent voters to participate in critical taxpayer-funded elections after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed reform into law.

It's Official: New Mexico Has Opened Its Primaries to Independent Voters

A new bill in Congress was introduced to place limits on the president's authority to impose unilateral tariffs without congressional approval. President Trump has threatened to veto the bill, which will put him at odds with fellow Republicans.

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A new bill was introduced on April 4 that would place limits on the president's authority to impose unilateral tariffs without congressional approval. The Trade Review Act of 2025 has amassed bipartisan support, including 7 Republican who have signed on to the legislation.

Trump vs Congress: New Tariffs May Spark More Than a Trade War

The Nasdaq Composite has officially <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Business/stock-markets-slide-deeper-amid-trump-tariffs-fallout/story?id=120478035">entered bear market

The Nasdaq Composite has officially entered bear market territory—defined by a drop of 20% or more from its recent high—while the S&amp;P 500 is nearing the same threshold today. Last week U.S. stock markets shed $6.6 trillion in value over a two-day span, triggered by President Trump’s larger-than-expected tariff announcement and China’s vow to match the tariffs on all American-made goods.

As Markets Slide, Polling Shows Independent Voters Are Growing Wary of Economic Direction

In the latest episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, formally known as the Forward Podcast, the former presidential candidate and co-founder of the Forward Party sits down with former ABC News White House Correspondent&nbsp;Tara Palmeri to talk about the Wisconsin special election, Elon Musk, and di

In the latest episode of the Andrew Yang Podcast, formally known as the Forward Podcast, the former presidential candidate and co-founder of the Forward Party sits down with former ABC News White House Correspondent Tara Palmeri to talk about the Wisconsin special election, Elon Musk, and a directionless Democratic Party.

Andrew Yang: Are Democrats Headed for Another Disaster in 2028?

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps millions of low-income families cover heating and cooling costs, faces serious disruption after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) laid off all federal staff overseeing the progr

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps millions of low-income families cover heating and cooling costs, faces serious disruption after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) laid off all federal staff overseeing the program.

 Millions at Risk of Losing Energy Assistance after HHS Dismantles LIHEAP Oversight

Washington, D.C. – Republican Senator Rand Paul has once again voiced his strong opposition to tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump and has joined a handful of Republicans willing to vote against them in the Senate.

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Republican Senator Rand Paul has once again voiced his strong opposition to tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump and has joined a handful of Republicans willing to vote against them in the Senate.

Why Rand Paul Calls Trump's Tariffs a Harmful Tax on Americans

Many have seen the story out of Wisconsin: Susan Crawford defied <a href="https://ivn.us/posts/super-pac-spending-tops-49-million-most-expensive-state-judicial-election-history-2025-03-27">

Many have seen the story out of Wisconsin: Susan Crawford defied record-breaking spending by Super PACs to win the April 1 state Supreme Court election. “Crawford beat Musk,” is the headline after the world’s richest man poured millions into the race to defeat her, while liberal billionaires also opened up their own pocketbooks for Crawford.

Same Election: Voter ID Wins Big; GOP Loses Big

Editor's Note: This op-ed <a href="https://thefulcrum.us/fight-for-open-primary-elections">originally published</a> on The Fulcrum and has been republished on IVN with permission from the publisher.&nbsp;

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Litigation is often seen as a zero-sum game of wins and

Litigation is often seen as a zero-sum game of wins and losses. In that lens, a recent 11th Circuit decision that upholds Florida’s closed primary system has been declared another win for political parties and closed primaries. But it’s the wrong framing.

A Recent Court Decision Could Reshape the Legal Battle over Closed Primaries

Skokie, Ill. — Skokie voters went to the polls on April 1 amidst a closely watched mayoral election to decide whether or not to adopt ranked choice voting (RCV). With 100% of precincts reporting, 58% of participating voters said ‘Yes’ to changi

Skokie voters went to the polls on April 1 amidst a closely watched mayoral election to decide whether or not to adopt ranked choice voting (RCV). With 100% of precincts reporting, 58% of participating voters said ‘Yes’ to changing how the city conducts elections. 

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