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Oregon’s fall ballot will include measure to help cannabis workers unionize
Oregonians will see five statewide measures on the November ballot.
Portland City Council will add city gas tax to ballot
The 10-cent-per-gallon tax will appear on the ballot this May. It could generate an estimated 70 million dollars over four years for programs that improve Portland’s streets.
Election mail threats across the PNW prompt new look at protections heading into 2024
Threats made against election workers have sharply increased in recent years, and the latest scares in Washington have officials thinking of ways to prepare for 2024.
Study: Election staffing lags behind growth of Oregon voter base
A new Reed College study has found that the number of election officials in Oregon hasn’t kept pace with voters.
Warning to eager voters: Oregon’s results may take longer this election
Final results could be delayed this election as votes put in the mail on Election Day will still need to be counted.
Think Out Loud
Pre-Paid Mail-In Ballots | Palindromes | Tides
A Man, A Plan, A Canal: What's a Palindrome? Also today, we learn about the science and mystery of ocean tides. And we hear about a bill that would include pre-paid postage for Oregon's mail-in ballots.