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flag Nebraska lawmakers hear reform proposals for ballot initiatives amid rising use and resource strain.

flag Nebraska senators held a hearing on the ballot initiative process amid rising use—six initiatives passed in 2024—and concerns over strain on state resources and outside influence. flag Experts from Arkansas shared reforms like 8th-grade readability, in-person petition reading, in-state circulators, and attorney general review for duplicate or unclear measures. flag While these aim to boost integrity, critics warn they may reduce voter participation, especially given Arkansas’s low turnout. flag Nebraska’s office is nearing capacity to process petitions, prompting calls for reform ahead of the 2026 legislative session. flag The hearing, limited to select voices, drew criticism for lacking diverse input.

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