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State ballots let voters decide on abortion, taxes, transgender restrictions
NPRThursday, October 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Missouri voters could ban abortion - after they just removed a ban two years ago. California voters could tax billionaires 5% of their wealth.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Missouri voters could ban abortion - after they just removed a ban two years ago. California voters could tax billionaires 5% of their wealth. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to State and World.
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Missouri voters could ban abortion - after they just removed a ban two years ago. California voters could tax billionaires 5% of their wealth.
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to State and World.
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