Cancer cure important, but pursue breakthrough wisely
      Not all problems require a government solution. As early voting continues on 16 state constitutional amendments, we urge citizens to reject Proposition 15, which would increase state debt and the role of government. To be sure, Proposition 15's creation of a state cancer research institute woul...
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Amendment recommendations
      The Dispatch Record urges all eligible voters to participate in the Nov. 6 constitutional amendments election and balloting on the $20 million county jail bond proposal, regardless of political affiliation or position. Early voting continues through Friday at the Elections Administrator's office, ...
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Say 'no' to more state spending
Peggy Venable
      Taxpayers, it's time to open your wallets. November ballot initiatives total almost $10 billion in state spending. School districts are asking for almost $7 billion more in taxes, and local governments are seeking $9 billion in bonds.
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