Gov. Eric Greitens signs Missouri right-to-work bill, but unions file referendum to overturn it Rea

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Source: Kansas City Star

Citizens may call a referendum on a measure approved by the General Assembly and not vetoed by the governor as long as they collect signatures totaling 5 percent of the voters from two-thirds of the state’s congressional districts. That would appear to be roughly 90,000 signatures.

Although the referendum petition was regularly used in Missouri during the early 20th century, the last time it was used was 1982.

Of the 26 times a referendum has been placed on the ballot, voters have rejected actions by the General Assembly all but twice.

Even if the referendum is successful, lawmakers can return the very next session and pass right to work again. But Louis says a rejection by the voters should give legislators pause.



Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article130983664.html

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1. Sorry, but what did you expect from a republican legislature and governor? Same thing in Wisconsin.