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Know before you go: Your cheat sheet to Massachusetts ballot questions

Question 1

Expand slot machine gambling

A yes vote means …

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission could license a second slots parlor, expanding the mix of three casinos and one slots parlor allowed under the state’s 2011 gambling law.

A no vote means ...

Current law governing casino licensing would remain unchanged.

In the news ...

The Globe editorial board recommends ...

no
on Question 1
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Question 2

Expand charter schools

A yes vote means …

The state’s board of education could approve up to 12 new or expanded charter schools each year.

A no vote means ...

Current law governing charters will remain unchanged.

In the news ...

The Globe editorial board recommends ...

yes
on Question 2
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Question 3

Improve farm animal confines

A yes vote means …

The confinement of hens, pigs, and calves in tight enclosures would be banned. This would forbid the sale of shell eggs, veal, or pork from farms that do not meet state standards.

A no vote means ...

Current law regulating treatment of farm animals would remain unchanged.

In the news ...

The Globe editorial board recommends ...

yes
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Question 4

Legalize marijuana

A yes vote means …

Recreational use of marijuana for adults age 21 and over would be legalized on Dec. 15, 2016. A Cannabis Control Commission would be created, with regulatory and licensing authority.

A no vote means ...

Current law on marijuana would remain unchanged.

In the news ...

The Globe editorial board recommends ...

yes
on Question 4
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Note: Additional local questions, such as Question 5 in Boston, may appear on your ballot. For complete ballot information, go to the state elections and voting information page. The above ballot questions are the statewide ballot questions only.