Constitutional Convention Urged

Advocates Want Wording Changed To Allow Ballot Initiatives By SUSAN HAIGH | Associated Press A coalition of groups that want Connecticut to allow ballot initiatives like those in California is urging voters to approve a convention in the fall so the state constitution can be changed. Connecticut voters are asked every 20 years whether the state constitution should be revised or amended. The next time is coming up in November. If a majority vote yes, a convention made up of people appointed by the General Assembly will be held. There, advocates can recommend that the state change its constitution to allow citizens to petition issues onto the ballot, such as a property tax cap or bans on eminent domain. "We believe strongly that we need that in order to give people the opportunity to have a direct say over their laws," said... [read full story]