NEW: When it came to elections, it used to be the people spoke and that was the final word. But a growing number of Republican lawmakers refuse to listen. A legislative boycott in Oregon and efforts to stymie voter initiatives are two examples of this latest power grab
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-05-24/state-lawmakers-ignore-elections-handcuff-voters-in-power-grab
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State lawmakers are trying to thwart voters on abortion, other issues
In a power grab, state lawmakers are ignoring election returns and looking to override popular sentiment to impose their will. The latest example is a walkout by Oregon legislators unhappy with majority Democrats.
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