In 1998 voters in Louisiana approved Amendment 9, a constitutional amendment saying that convicted felons could not run for office until 15 years after they completed their sentences. Then in 2016 the Louisiana Supreme Court struck down Amendment 9 saying that what the voters voted on was not what the legislature enacted. So now Louisiana…
Here is a summary of the ballot measures that voters across the country will address in November. Elections policy: – 20 measures in 19 states concerning redistricting, voting requirements, ballot access, campaign finance, and ethics Marijuana: – seven measures in five states concerning legalization of medical or recreational marijuana Restrictions on taxes: – eight measures…
One wonders if what the voters in Indiana are being asked to enact in November will ever be enacted by the federal government. Voters in Indiana will be voting on whether or not to require the legislature to enact a balanced budget. The only way for ballot initiatives to get on the ballot in Indiana…
Ephesians 5:22–32 [22] Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. [23] For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. [24] Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to…
Real estate investors are attracted to Hawaii not only because they want to own a slice of paradise but also because of Hawaii’s low property taxes. That could all change with the passage of the “Hawaii Surcharge on Investment Properties to Fund Public Education Amendment” in November. Hawaii’s schools struggle to retain teachers since, adjusted…
In our sixth post about Paul’s letter to the Ephesians we continue looking at how Paul applies the Gospel to our everyday lives. One thing we notice about Paul applying the Gospel to our everyday lives is that when he does so he never strays far from the Gospel. The reason for this is because…
Florida is going to the dogs. In the interest of protecting dogs, specifically greyhounds, voters in the state of Florida will vote on whether or not to ban racing of greyhounds in connection with any wager for money or any other thing of value. If passed, the measure would take effect on January 1, 2021.…
The final report on whether or not healthy eating and increased exercise could make a significant impact on my cholesterol levels is in. After three weeks of eating a plant-based, whole food diet and making a concerted effort to exercise more, I went back to the Owatonna Clinic to get my blood checked. Less than…
Ballot measures are often labeled with some creative titles. That’s the case with one of the ballot measures that Connecticut voters will be voting on in November. It’s called the Lockbox Amendment and it will prohibit the state legislature from using the state transportation fund for anything other than transportation purposes. Apparently there must be…
In the first three chapters of his letter to the Ephesians Paul writes about the Gospel in great detail. Now in the fourth chapter he begins applying the Gospel to our everyday lives. This is important because you can have the greatest message in the world, which I believe the Gospel is, but if does…
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