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Ballot Battles Heat Up as Cash Flows | New Bedford News
As Election Day nears, nine ballot measures are heating up with over $21 million spent by August—thanks to both cash and in-kind contributions—showing just how fiercely voters care. Unions are rallying against a business-backed tax-limit plan, while marijuana businesses unite to stop legalization repeal. Election reformers are pouring money into transparency efforts, even without opposition. Surprisingly, proposals with no official foes—like unionizing state workers or conservation funding—are each pulling in at least $1 million. The Coalition for Healthy Democracy leads in fundraising…
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