Measure 30
Feb. 3 was a critical day for schools, social services, law enforcement agencies
and other groups that rely on state funding. That’s the day when over 60% of Oregon voters
decided to reject Measure 30, a bundle of temporary and permanent
tax increases and changes aimed at raising $1.25 billion during the 2003-05 biennium.
Read up on recent stories relating to Measure 30 and it’s aftermath by following
links below to related stories and websites.
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Oregon Daily Emerald news stories:
Measure’s rejection no shock for voters
Measure 30 wholly rejected by Oregon voters
Election deadline impends on voters
College Republicans and Democrats take sides in debate
February election revives tax clash
Police face forensic staff layoffs
Insurance, childcare at stake in election
Measure’s rejection will hurt University
Residence hall panel debates tax crisis
Senate meeting addresses budget, athletics spending
Delayed tuition increase finally takes effect
Students prepare for Feb. 3 election
Oregon voters will likely face tax measure
News Briefs:
Measure 30’s surcharge is progressive, fair
Oregon Daily Emerald letters & commentary:
Meth, logging, sweat shops are answers to state woes
No on 30 will force needed reforms
Measure 30 failure threatens education
State spending outpaces growth
Upcoming Measure 30 election has high stakes
Registration deadline is impending for voters
Refunds, not sports tickets, aid students
Letters:
Vote ‘yes’ on Measure 30 for students
Related websites & stories:
Voters trounce Measure 30
Measure 30 ballot returns bring ‘excellent turnout’
Oregon Votes 2004
Yes on 30 for our Oregon
Measure 30: Yes or No?
Oregon School Boards Association
Vote YES on Ballot Measure 30
Measure 30 Explanation; Pros, Cons
