Media Releases December 22, 2023

Wages Rising Due to Fairness Project-Backed Ballot Measure Campaigns

On January 1, the minimum wage in several states will increase as a result of Fairness Project-backed ballot measure campaigns. While Congress has not passed a federal minimum wage increase since 2009, the Fairness Project has supported and won 10 ballot measure campaigns in several states and localities to raise the minimum wage.

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In the News December 20, 2023

The Washington Post: 12 states where the fate of abortion rights could be on 2024 ballots

“It’s hard to overstate the momentum, the wind that’s at the back of abortion rights advocates using ballot measures to pass constitutional amendments,” said Kelly Hall, executive director of the Fairness Project, a group that supports state ballot measure efforts.

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In the News December 18, 2023

Politico: Conservatives move to keep abortion off the 2024 ballot

“What we have learned from this growing drumbeat of opposition to citizen-initiated ballot measures from elected officials is that they continue to innovate, they continue to get more creative at how they want to deny voters the opportunity to vote on these questions,” said Kelly Hall, executive director of the Fairness Project.

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In the News November 9, 2023

Arizona Republic: Arizona abortion rights advocates optimistic for 2024 as voters extend post-Roe win streak

“Ballot measures are one of – if not the most – powerful tools we have to defend reproductive rights in a post-Roe nation, and this work will continue," Fairness Project Executive Director Kelly Hall said in a statement. "Next, we are ready to fight alongside Arizona for Abortion Access in 2024 to secure reproductive freedom for all."

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