One of the checks that Missouri voters have on the power of state politicians is in jeopardy: Sen. Jolie Justus (D–Kansas City) is taking aim at the initiative petition, a process that allows Missourians to band together to put laws and constitutional amendments on the statewide ballot.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Initiative petitions in jeopardy
Monday, February 21, 2011 | 12:11 p.m. CST;
updated 7:51 p.m. CST, Monday, February 21, 2011
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