The Secretary of State's Office expects to start mailing the ballots October 20th. One of the most divisive measures is sponsored by the Oregon Citizens Alliance. Jeff Brady has this profile of Ballot Measure 9.
Sponsors say it's needed to control runaway spending.
But critics say the state budget has grown because of voter-mandated spending requirements, and that Measure 8 would require cuts in current services offered by the state. Colin Fogarty has this profile. It calls for using the tobacco money on state programs, ranging from housing to medical research. The Snowmass Conference on Socially Responsible Investing starts today in Colorado. It's considered the annual event to attend for those interested in changing the world with their money rather than their vote.