Ballot Measures News

Oregon offers online voter registration
Oregonians can register to vote online as Oregon becomes the fourth state in the nation to offer voters an electronic path to the polls. (Oregonian)
Measure 66 and 67: 'Too close to call'
A new poll shows two tax measures on Oregon's Jan. 26 ballot are now too close to call, suggesting the outcome hinges on which side turns out more of its supporters in the few days before ballots are due. (KATU News)
Measure 67 business tax would hit few, but they'd feel it
Measure 67 will be on the January ballot. Check out with the Oregonian has to say about the impact on businesses. Even with passage of 67, Oregon would have the nation's fifth-lowest business tax burden. (The Oregonian)
Say Yes to Tax Fairness
Oregon voters will have the choice to protect vital services on January 26, 2010. It will be essential in this time of economic need for them to vote "yes" to tax fairness!
Oregon Conservatives Push Initiatives
Ross Day is a boyish, earnest lawyer who says his mission is to rescue the most powerful political tool that conservatives have in Democratic-controlled Oregon: the ballot initiative. (The Oregonian)
Petition campaigns to face tighter regulations
A bill that tightens the regulation of paid petition drives passed the Oregon Senate on an 18-12 vote on Monday and was sent to the governor for his signature. (The Oregonian)
Legislators Create Omnibus Criminal Justice Bill
Last week, two different bills were stuffed with criminal justice reform amendments in the Senate Judiciary Committee to create $78 million in savings through reduced need for prison spending.
Polling Shows Oregonians Have Changed Their Minds on Measure 57
The poll results show that despite voting for Measure 57, Oregonians recognize there are better ways to spend the money it would cost to implement Measure 57.
News Media Coverage Related to Measures 61 and 57
Media coverage from around the state about the devastation Measure 61 would cause and the supporting the more balanced alternative measure (Measure 57).
Voter Registration
Lots of people aren’t registered to vote for one reason or another. They might not know that they can register despite any past felony convictions. They might not believe that their vote will make a difference. They might not know how to register or how to vote and might not want to ask for help.