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This episode explores the significance of ballot measures in policymaking and the role of nonprofits in advocating for or against them.

With direct democracy becoming more important than ever in this political climate, we thought it was a good time to revisit ballot measures. From local park bonds to important state constitutional amendments, ballot measures have become important tools for policymaking, and nonprofits often play a huge role in supporting and opposing them. On this episode we do a deep dive on the details and how you can get involved. Attorneys for this episode Susan Finkle Sourlis Tim Mooney Natalie Ossenfort Shownotes What Are Ballot Measures, and Why Are They Important? · According to Ballotpedia, as of April 5, 2026, 87 statewide ballot measures have been certified for the ballot in 35 states for elections in 2026. · These initiatives will ask voters to weigh in on topics like redistricting, campaign finance, state budgets, school funding, the state judiciary, and more. · Ballot measures are important advocacy tool to create policy change. They are a form of direct democracy. The Law: Internal Revenue Code · Ballot measures = pieces of legislation. If they pass, they become law. · As a result, advocacy for or against the passage of a measure = lobbying (more specifically, direct lobbying since…

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