Direct Democracy and State Fiscal Policy November 13, 2010 Joseph Bishop-Henchman Joseph Bishop-Henchman I’m speaking this morning at the CapitolBeat 2010 conference, on the subject of “Fiscal Handcuffs: The Constraints of Direct Democracy.” I’m making the case that there are a wide array of things that restrict legislators’ actions, and many of them are beneficial. My slideshow is below. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Tags State Tax and Spending Policy