Wha's on the Ballot?

摘要

Voters heading to the polls on Nov. 2 will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana use in California, impose an income tax on the wealthy in Washington state, or slash sales taxes in Massachusetts. Taxation is the overriding theme of 159 ballot measures in 36 states as governors and legislators struggle with massive budget deficits and cash-strapped taxpayers seek relief. Some of the proposals reflect an anti-government mood: Voters in several states will decide whether to defy the mandatory insurance