First Came a Flood of Ballot Measures From Voters. Then Politicians Pushed Back.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The South Dakota Legislature’s social calendar was busy this year. Video lottery operators held a hog roast. Truckers put on an ice cream sundae social. Beer distributors organized an especially sought-after gathering featuring plenty of samples. And the American Legislative Exchange Council, known for drafting conservative-leaning model legislation, hosted a wine and cheese party.

"First Came a Flood of Ballot Measures From Voters. Then Politicians Pushed Back." is from the October 15, 2018 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Timothy Williams and narrated by Kristi Burns.