Senegal’s President Faye seeks to alter the constitution. He suggests a vote to curtail his own power. Police fired tear gas at angry crowds who rallied against the plan. Meanwhile, school districts and counties throughout America put their own issues on the ballot. Indianapolis Public Schools will seek voter approval for extra funds from the public. Peoria County hopes to raise its local sales tax through a vote. Fairfax County may ask voters to OK bond proposals for recreational spaces and community programs. Two Virginia counties have begun drafting school-related tax proposals. One Illinois district is preparing a reverse referendum for a new civic campus. The local Indiana group called Pole pushes to raise taxes to help district schools and charters . This period is seeing a noticeable jump in local democratic decisions .
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Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers - France 24
Senegal president Faye to call referendum on constitutional reform limiting his powers France 24
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Corcoran talks Civic Campus, theorizes reverse referendum vote - hometownsource.com
Corcoran talks Civic Campus, theorizes reverse referendum vote hometownsource.com
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Key vote set on referendum to double sales tax for Peoria County schools - 1049thewolf.com
Key vote set on referendum to double sales tax for Peoria County schools 1049thewolf.com
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Week Ahead for June 29, 2026: Fluvanna Supervisors to initiate process for sales tax referendum for new school construction - Charlottesville Community Engagement
Week Ahead for June 29, 2026: Fluvanna Supervisors to initiate process for sales tax referendum for new school construction Charlottesville Community Engagement
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Bond referendums to fund parks, human services projects likely headed to Fairfax voters - FFXnow
Bond referendums to fund parks, human services projects likely headed to Fairfax voters FFXnow