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All Pennsylvania voters â yes, that includes independents and minor-party members â will be asked to consider four ballot questions on May 18. Two of them are about as non-controversial as possible. The other two? A different story.
Below, Spotlight PA breaks down the basics of what they would do, who is in favor, and who is opposed.
Question 1
What would it do? Currently, only Pennsylvaniaâs governor can end a disaster declaration, like the one the state is currently under to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. State law gives the General Assembly the option to pass a resolution to terminate the declaration, though the state Supreme Court ruled last year the governor still gets the final say. The legislature can overturn a governorâs veto with support from two-thirds of members.
Your guide to Pa.’s 2021 primary ballot questions
Sarah Anne Hughes
Spotlight PA
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All Pennsylvania voters yes, that includes independents and minor-party members will be asked to consider four ballot questions on May 18. Two of them are about as non-controversial as possible. The other two? A different story. Below, Spotlight PA breaks down the basics of what they would do, who is in favor, and who is opposed.
Question 1
The primary election is May 18.
All Pennsylvania voters yes, that includes independents and minor-party members will be asked to consider four ballot questions on May 18. Two of them are about as non-controversial as possible. The other two? A different story. Below, Spotlight PA breaks down the basics of what they would do, who is in favor, and who is opposed.
Question 1
What would it do? This is a statewide referendum (as opposed to a constitutional amendment) that would allow municipal fire departments or companies with paid personnel, as well as EMS companies, to apply for a loan through an existing state-run program for volunteer companies. The money can be used to modernize or purchase equipment.