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League of Women Voters opposes two amendments

Source: The Columbus Dispatch

Columbus : OH : USA | 2 months ago

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The measure is not an appropriate use of the state constitution, the group says. For similar reasons, the group also is opposing Issue 2, a proposed constitutional amendment creating a new board to develop and enforce guidelines for the care and shelter of livestock and poultry.

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