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Measure 97 Lost in All But Two Oregon Counties

Measure 98, Sending Cash to Career and Technical Education, All But Certain to Pass

Measure 98, which aims to raise the state’s graduation rate by devoting funds to career and technical education classes, appears to have sailed to victory. Shortly after the polls closed at 8 pm, early results show 65 percent of voters supporting it, with 34 percent voting against. The measure will distribute $150 million a year in general … Continue reading Measure 98, Sending Cash to Career and Technical Education, All But Certain to Pass

Inbox: Letters About Measures 97 and 98

Debating Measures 97 and 98 Clearly the consultant Paul Mandabach is doing a good job of “spreading doubt.” [“The California Killer,” WW, Oct. 26, 2016.] I’m glad there are so many Oregonians who think it’s more important to protect corporate profits than to improve our schools and services. There will never be a “perfect” ballot … Continue reading Inbox: Letters About Measures 97 and 98

A Killer Dispatched From California is Strangling Oregon Unions and Measure 97

With less than two weeks remaining before Election Day on Nov. 8, Our Oregon and its allies are in danger of losing—not once, but twice.

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