In The News 
Ballot measure seeks medical marijuana dispensaries
Medical marijuana advocates have turned in an initial batch of signatures in hopes of placing an initiative measure on Oregon's November ballot to expand the program.
Experts Debunk Claim That Tax Measures Would Cost Jobs
The central argument by opponents of Measures 66 and 67, that the measures will cause Oregon to lose jobs, is "without merit," according to experts at the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. They said the claim rests on "misleading analysis" and "fatally flawed assumptions."
Voters will have say on tax plans in January 2010
Tax increases passed by the Oregon Legislature last session will go before the voters in a special election set for Jan. 26, Secretary of State Kate Brown said Thursday.
Tax referenda qualify for Jan. 26 ballot
Opponents of the $733 million tax package passed by the Oregon Legislature collected enough signatures to put the two measures before voters on Jan. 26, the Oregon secretary of state's office announced Thursday.
Guest Column: Oregonians standing up against the national anti-tax movement
The campaign website at EmpowerOregon.org, went live Friday and not a minute too soon, providing an impassioned response to the large corporations and out-of-state special interests who appear to have turned in enough signatures to force an election this January.
Activists file for ballot measure to repeal new taxes
Anti-tax petitioners on Friday filed their signatures at the state capitol to repeal two new tax increases.
Muni League Slams Eyman Initiative
The Municipal League, a nonprofit that advocates good government, issued recommendations today on several ballot measures before voters in the general election and also took aim at Tim Eyman's politically charged state Initiative 1033:
A conversation with Kate Brown, Oregon’s secretary of state
Kate Brown, former state speaker of the house and now secretary of state, was interviewed by the Chieftain Editorial Board on a recent visit to Wallowa County.
Kitzhaber backs tax hikes; would look at changes
Former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber said Wednesday that he supported the tax hikes passed by the state Legislature this year, but he said he'd be willing to look at making modifications sought by the business community if he is elected governor again next year.
Eyes on 2012 Marriage Equality Door Knockers Push Conversation—Not Conversion
The first weeks of a three-year campaign in Oregon are gauging opinion on same-sex marriage while trying to win hearts and minds.
