This amendment would put into explicit law what is already the case in Missouri that government meetings be conducted in English. Supporters say the measure ensures that government is open and easily understood by the population. Opponents, however, say it's a camouflaged attempt to cash in on anti-immigrant sentiment for politics' sake. In Oregon, a measure is on the ballot to limit non-English speakers to two years of biligual education in the public schools. After two years, the students would have to move to mainstream classes conducted only in English.
Top 10 Ballot Measures
Voters may need to bring study guides into the booth with them on Election Day. Thanks to well-funded and persistent special interest groups, about 150 ballot initiatives and propositions are up for consideration in more than 30 states.