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Statewide ballot questions

QUESTION 1: Wine sales in food stores
This proposed law would allow cities and towns to issue licenses for food stores to sell wine.
Check box Yes  [ web site ] Check box No  [ web site ]

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QUESTION 2: Party nominations
Allow a candidate to be nominated for the same office by more than one political party or political designation in the same election.
Check box Yes  [ web site ] Check box No

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QUESTION 3: Child care provider bargaining
Allow licensed and other authorized providers of child care in private homes under the state's subsidized child care system to bargain collectively with the state.
Check box Yes  [ web site ] Check box No

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