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Massachusetts Voters Allow Uber, Lyft Drivers to Unionize

Massachusetts voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure that would allow ride-share drivers to unionize, becoming the first U.S. state to allow drivers for app-based companies like Uber and Lyft to do so. With 94% of precincts reporting, 53.9% of …

South Dakota Proposal on Doctor Choice Opposed by Health Insurers

South Dakota patients could have more choice of doctors within their health insurance networks if voters approve a ballot measure that is drawing strong opposition from the health insurance industry. The proposal on the ballot, Initiated Measure 17, seems simple …

Massachusetts Agents Seek Ballot Measure to Ban Insurers’ Use of Credit Scores

Massachusetts independent insurance agents who oppose the use of credit scores, occupation and education level in auto insurance pricing by the insurance companies they represent are pushing to put a petition to ban such pricing on the state’s 2010 ballot. …