By Bob QUOTABLE QUOTES – BY THE DOLLAR EDITION
The state’s Office of Campaign and Political Finance released figures showing that committees that supported or opposed the five questions on the November 5 ballot spent a total of $25.2 million. Here is the breakdown:
Question 1 (passed): Give State Auditor the Authority to Audit the Legislature
Supporters: $414,808
Opponents: $0
Question 2 (passed): Elimination of MCAS as High School Graduation Requirement
Supporters: $950,000
Opponents: $5,318,258
Question 3 (passed) Unionization for Uber, Lyft and other Transportation Network Drivers
Supporters: $7,259,067
Opponents: $0
Question 4 (failed) Limited Legalization and Regulation of Some Natural Psychedelic Substances
Supporters: $7,723,405
Opponents: $128,803
Question 5 (failed) Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers
Supporters: $889,526
Opponents: $2,515,568