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Open Primaries Bill Passes New Mexico Senate, Moves to House
Open Primaries Bill Passes New Mexico Senate, Moves to House
With a short legislative window to work with, the updates on a bill to open New Mexico's taxpayer-funded primary elections to more than 330,000 independent voters are happening fast -- and so far, it is good news for reformers.
21 Feb, 2025
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The Great Hemp Hoax: White Paper Reveals How Synthetic Cannabis Masquerades as Legal Hemp
The Great Hemp Hoax: White Paper Reveals How Synthetic Cannabis Masquerades as Legal Hemp
California consumers who believe they are purchasing legal, natural hemp products may be getting more than they bargained for. A shocking new study reveals that much of what’s sold as “hemp” today is, in reality, a mix of synthetic intoxicants and illicit THC—compounds that could pose significant health risks and violate state and federal laws. Hemp or High-Potency Synthetic Cannabis? A comprehensive investigation conducted by Groundwork Holdings, Infinite Chemical Analysis Labs, the United F
19 Feb, 2025
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Once Benefited from Ranked Choice Voting -- Now It May Be His Undoing
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Once Benefited from Ranked Choice Voting -- Now It May Be His Undoing
For the second time in history, New York City voters will use ranked-choice voting (RCV) to determine their party nominees in the citywide primary elections held this June. 
17 Feb, 2025
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5 min read
Is New Mexico Finally Ready to Open Its Primary Elections?
Is New Mexico Finally Ready to Open Its Primary Elections?
There are more than 330,000 registered independent voters in New Mexico. However, none of these voters have full access to the taxpayer-funded elections process as a result of the state's closed partisan primary system.
13 Feb, 2025
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2 min read
Here We Go Again: Why the Threat of Government Shutdowns Always Looms
Here We Go Again: Why the Threat of Government Shutdowns Always Looms
Before going home for Christmas, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through Friday, March 14, 2025. This was essentially a stop-gap measure to buy Congress more time to negotiate a full-year funding bill. Those discussions between leading House and Senate appropri
13 Feb, 2025
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NYC Won't Show Independent Voters Much Love This Valentine's Day
NYC Won't Show Independent Voters Much Love This Valentine's Day
In New York City, it goes without saying that the most consequential election in nearly every race is in the Democratic Primary. However, if registered independent voters don't join a party soon, they will be completely denied a say.
11 Feb, 2025
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'It's The Economy, Stupid': Poll Spotlights Biggest Area of Common Ground among Voters
'It's The Economy, Stupid': Poll Spotlights Biggest Area of Common Ground among Voters
Over the last week, The Independent Center released the second and third installments to its 2025 State of the Union Poll, one of which compared and contrasted the views of independent voters and Republicans and the other compared independents and Democrats.
05 Feb, 2025
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Pressure Mounts for PBM Reform Amid Rising Drug Costs
Pressure Mounts for PBM Reform Amid Rising Drug Costs
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) have long operated in the shadows of the U.S. healthcare system, wielding significant influence over drug pricing and access. Recent developments, including federal investigations, state lawsuits, and bipartisan legislative efforts, have intensified scrutiny on these
29 Jan, 2025
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5 Things Americans Agree on at The Start of Trump's Second Term
5 Things Americans Agree on at The Start of Trump's Second Term
More In Common, a nonprofit dedicated to finding ways to bridge political divisions in the US, released a new report that spotlights key areas of agreement across the political spectrum in the early days of the Trump administration. 
28 Jan, 2025
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National Poll: Most Independent Voters Want Trump to Reach Across the Aisle
National Poll: Most Independent Voters Want Trump to Reach Across the Aisle
Independent voters are dissatisfied with the US government and want to see Republicans and Democrats work together under the Trump administration. This is according to a new poll released by The Independent Center.
27 Jan, 2025
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