In New Jersey, the вЂњnoвЂќ votes were leading in early returns on a question of whether to expand sports betting - which already is generally legal - to include college games that take place in the state or involve New Jersey colleges. Jared Polis used his executive powers to distribute nearly $1.7 billion of federal COVID-19 relief funds in May 2020.Д®arly results also showed the opposition leading on a Colorado proposal to raise the sales tax on marijuana to fund out-of-school programs, such as tutoring, technical skill training, mental health counseling and enrichment programs in the arts. A conservative group sponsored the initiative after Democratic Gov. In another pandemic-related issue, early election results showed Colorado voters leaning against a constitutional amendment requiring legislative approval for the state to spend money received from outside sources, such as the federal government or legal settlements. It's a backlash to public health orders in some large cities and counties that restricted the number of people who could gather indoors at the onset of the pandemic. вЂњIt was just something that really just tore at our hearts.вЂќДЄnother Texas amendment would prohibit governments from limiting religious services.

Lois Kolkhorst, a Republican who sponsored the amendment. вЂњBesides the tragedy of very sick people and death, the saddest story that we heard from our constituents was the fact that they could not see their mother, their father, their grandfather, their grandmother, their aunt, uncle, brother or sister in the nursing homes,вЂќ said Texas state Sen. It also left elderly residents unable to connect with family and friends. The precaution, which lasted for months, was intended to save lives. Greg Abbott barred nursing homes from admitting visitors as COVID-19 cases surged in facilities last year. Like his counterparts elsewhere, Texas Gov. The amendment would add heft to a similar law enacted earlier this year in Texas. In Texas, early results showed strong support for an amendment creating a constitutional right for residents in nursing homes and other group-living facilities to designate an вЂњessential caregiver,вЂќ who could continue to visit even if the general public is barred from the facility. Opponents had worried the measure might lead some people to try to raise cattle in cities. вЂњI donвЂ™t understand why anyone would be afraid of saying so out loud in the constitution.вЂќ Craig Hickman, a supporter of the proposal. Food is life,вЂќ said Democratic state Sen. вЂњItвЂ™s always a good idea to secure and protect an individual right in the world we live in. Maine's unique measure declares individuals have an вЂњunalienable right to grow, raise, harvest, produce and consume the food of their own choosing.вЂќ It passed comfortably. Some were a response to policies put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, including a pair of Texas proposals limiting restrictions on religious gatherings and nursing home visits. The Maine ballot measure was one of several in states seeking to create new constitutional rights touching on an array of issues. The right to food won rave reviews Tuesday from Maine voters, who passed the nation's first guarantee for people to grow, harvest and eat according to their own wishes.

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