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Two bills have been filed to get rid of the option, which is allowed in 99 counties.
Eliminating it would mean counties would almost certainly have to open, equip and staff more neighborhood voting sites.
County officials say it should be up to local leaders and election officials to decide whether to offer countywide voting on Election Day.
The program allows counties, especially those in rural areas, to expend fewer resources by staffing fewer polling locations.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Reforms Coming For Controversial Portland Arts Tax? 
Portland City Council's president will soon propose reforming the city's Arts Tax.The $35-a-year tax was approved by city voters in 2012 to help pay for arts teachers in public schools.The city has...more
Portland City Council's president will soon propose reforming the city's Arts Tax.The $35-a-year tax was approved by city voters in 2012 to help pay for arts teachers in public schools.The city has...more
The Hip Hop Caucus Grammy Mixer Empowers the Next Generation of Creative Leaders 
Hip Hop Caucus is a nonprofit dedicated to leveraging hip hop, music, and artistry to engage young people in civic engagement, voting rights, and social justice.The organization uses community to...more
Hip Hop Caucus is a nonprofit dedicated to leveraging hip hop, music, and artistry to engage young people in civic engagement, voting rights, and social justice.The organization uses community to...more
Laredo Seeks Artists, Volunteers For Phase 2 of Public Arts Program 
Laredo seeks artists, volunteers for Phase 2 of public arts program.Laredo has been home to a public art program for more than 20 years.The program is now in its second phase, with plans to expand to...more
Laredo seeks artists, volunteers for Phase 2 of public arts program.Laredo has been home to a public art program for more than 20 years.The program is now in its second phase, with plans to expand to...more
Jefferson Valley Community Foundation Active 
Jefferson Valley Community Foundation, JVCF, is pleased to announce two community-wide events for the coming spring calendar.The event will begin at 5 PM, and its primary purpose is to create a...more
Jefferson Valley Community Foundation, JVCF, is pleased to announce two community-wide events for the coming spring calendar.The event will begin at 5 PM, and its primary purpose is to create a...more
Why Cities Need Business to Hit Net Zero 
Climate neutrality is no longer framed as something city halls impose on businesses and citizens, but as something that they work on together.In Bratislava, the city's climate agency works with...more
Climate neutrality is no longer framed as something city halls impose on businesses and citizens, but as something that they work on together.In Bratislava, the city's climate agency works with...more
Can Ai Help Independents Win? One Nonprofit Thinks So 
The Independent Center, a nonprofit that engages with independent voters, is building out an AI-powered tool.It says the tool can help independent candidates identify potential voters, home in on...more
The Independent Center, a nonprofit that engages with independent voters, is building out an AI-powered tool.It says the tool can help independent candidates identify potential voters, home in on...more
Cal Poly's College Corps Funded For Three More Years Through State Grant 
Cal Poly has been awarded up to $20 million over three years from California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.The award ensures that hundreds of students in the College Corps program, now in its...more
Cal Poly has been awarded up to $20 million over three years from California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.The award ensures that hundreds of students in the College Corps program, now in its...more
New Jersey Lcv Hails Assembly Committee Passage of the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act 
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters celebrated the passage of the John R.Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey (A1715) through the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.This landmark...more
New Jersey League of Conservation Voters celebrated the passage of the John R.Lewis Voter Empowerment Act of New Jersey (A1715) through the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.This landmark...more
R Street Testimony in Support of Va Sb 176, Expanding Ranked-Choice Voting 
R Street Testimony in Support of VA SB 176, Expanding Ranked-Choice Voting - R Street Institute.Report: Some people worry that implementing a new system will confuse voters.Research suggests that...more
R Street Testimony in Support of VA SB 176, Expanding Ranked-Choice Voting - R Street Institute.Report: Some people worry that implementing a new system will confuse voters.Research suggests that...more
Two New Children's Books Capture the Sights, Sounds and Community-Building of Ramadan 
April is Jazz Appreciation Month at WEMU.April is Black History Month at the station.Donate to the station by donating a vehicle or becoming a volunteer.Sign up for the station's newsletter and...more
April is Jazz Appreciation Month at WEMU.April is Black History Month at the station.Donate to the station by donating a vehicle or becoming a volunteer.Sign up for the station's newsletter and...more
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When it Comes to Social Enterprises, Failure is the Best Platform for Innovation
In the world of social enterprises, failure is a cringe-worthy moment nobody wants to talk about. But, social entrepreneurs can benefit from their failures.
