BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: DISTRICT 1
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Two dozen states allow citizens to propose ballot measures. But Republican lawmakers in many of those states are now adding hurdles to those efforts, saying they want to combat fraud.
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Desmond, a Navy veteran and retired airline pilot, has resided in North County for more than 35 years, including 12 years as mayor of San Marcos and as District 5 supervisor since 2019.
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Lawmakers in California and other states want to change vote-counting rules to speed up the process. One key question is whether counting can be sped up without sacrificing access to the ballot.
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Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor and businessman is President Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of the Interior. The confirmation hearing is scheduled for Thurs., Jan 16, 2025.