Ballot Initiatives

On The Eve Of Legalization Votes, Marijuana Potency On The Rise

Chris Lehman — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:17:06 +0000

This week, we’re taking a look at some of the claims made about marijuana. Voters in Oregon and Washington will decide this November whether to legalize pot. Ballot measures in both states would allow the drug to be sold in state-licensed stores. The Oregon initiative would allow people to grow their own. One of the claims made by opponents of the legalization measures is that the marijuana of today is much more potent than the pot smoked decades ago. Salem Correspondent Chris Lehman looked into whether that’s true.

Northwest Ballot Measures Shaping Up

Chris Lehman — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:48:19 +0000

Northwest voters now have a better sense of which ballot measures they'll need to decide this fall. The Oregon Secretary of State's office announced Friday which initiatives qualified for the ballot. Voters in Washington and Idaho also have several statewide questions to consider.

Casino Amendment Makes Oregon Ballot

Chris Lehman — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:22:07 +0000

A newly certified initiative to allow non-tribal casinos in Oregon sets the stage for a possible showdown over gambling centers in the state. The Oregon Secretary of State's office announced Monday that it has certified an initiative for the ballot that could eventually lead to the region’s first full-service casino not operated by a tribe.

Oregon Gillnet Ban Proposal Makes November Ballot

Courtney Flatt — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:21:59 +0000

Oregon voters will decide whether to ban commercial gillnet fishing this November.

Pro-Pot Petitioners Sue Over Invalidated Signatures

Chris Lehman — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:26:59 +0000

Marijuana initiative activists say Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown is being too aggressive in tossing out petition signatures. One group filed a lawsuit Wednesday saying the rate of invalidated signatures will likely snuff out an initiative to decriminalize marijuana possession.