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Oregon Ballot’s One-Hit Wonder | Bend News
Oregon’s November ballot is shrinking fast—only one initiative, a sweeping animal protection ban backed by PETA and a Russian consultant, has enough signatures to qualify. With over 138,000 collected, it’s the lone hopeful amid a sea of stalled campaigns struggling with cash, volunteers, and time. Other big ideas—like repealing boat permits or ending the estate tax—are folding or shifting to 2028. Some groups, including those fighting for abortion and same-sex marriage rights, are pulling back, calling the petition process too weak against federal headwinds. The takeaway? Getting on the…
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