InFocus featuring WSU Assoc. Prof. Charles DiStefano on the creation of ballot initiatives
Jun 8, 2026
InFocus with Patrick Berry featuring Westfield State University Assoc. Prof. Charles DiStefano on the creation of ballot initiatives.
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AI GeneratedHost Patrick Berry and Professor Charles DiStefano discuss the process and implications of ballot questions in Massachusetts. With up to 11 measures potentially appearing in November 2026—a record since 1994—the conversation explores how citizen-led initiatives and referendums bypass the legislature to address public concerns, as well as the risks associated with this process.