/tags/jpr-election-2024 JPR Election 2024 en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:23:29 GMT /elections/2024-10-29/california-voters-could-make-it-easier-for-cities-to-build-fire-stations-and-fix-hospitals-right-away Proposition 5 would lower the threshold for local bond measures to pass. It could immediately benefit fire, hospital and housing measures in the 2024 election. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:23:29 GMT /elections/2024-10-29/california-voters-could-make-it-easier-for-cities-to-build-fire-stations-and-fix-hospitals-right-away Cayla Mihalovich /elections/2024-10-23/california-crime-measure-prop-36-could-increase-deportations Ballot initiative would turn certain thefts and drug crimes into felonies, potentially helping expel some immigrants. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:47:38 GMT /elections/2024-10-23/california-crime-measure-prop-36-could-increase-deportations Wendy Fry /elections/2024-10-23/measure-118-supporters-ramp-up-messaging-while-being-wildly-outspent Backers of Oregon’s most contentious ballot measure are making a play for voters who’ve been inundated with ads by their opponents. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:33:35 GMT /elections/2024-10-23/measure-118-supporters-ramp-up-messaging-while-being-wildly-outspent Dirk VanderHart /politics-government/2024-10-22/progressive-groups-withdraw-endorsements-of-oregon-measure-118 The widely-opposed measure would increase corporate taxes to send a rebate to all Oregonians. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:37:38 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-22/progressive-groups-withdraw-endorsements-of-oregon-measure-118 Julia Shumway /politics-government/2024-10-21/why-california-democrats-believe-abortion-issue-can-win-them-back-the-u-s-house Democrats are calling out Republicans on abortion rights in key California districts that could decide control of Congress, again. GOP incumbents say their views are being misrepresented. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 13:37:31 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-21/why-california-democrats-believe-abortion-issue-can-win-them-back-the-u-s-house Jeanne Kuang, Jenna Peterson /politics-government/2024-10-19/californias-proposition-36-brings-in-big-donations Lots of money is rolling in to campaigns for and against a California ballot measure that would increase penalties for retail theft and drug-related crimes. Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:29:59 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-19/californias-proposition-36-brings-in-big-donations Megan Myscofski /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-10-18/mon-9-am-ashland-news-hosts-online-forum-on-measure-15-234 Ashland.News will host a public online forum on October 23rd at 7pm to discuss Measure 15-234 and the replacement of the city's water treatment plant. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:12:21 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2024-10-18/mon-9-am-ashland-news-hosts-online-forum-on-measure-15-234 Mike Green, Natalie Golay /housing/2024-10-18/we-fact-checked-the-ads-about-proposition-33-californias-rent-control-ballot-measure The Yes and No on 33 campaigns have collectively spent more than $140 million. CalMatters fact checked some of the more pervasive claims made by both sides. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:38:38 GMT /housing/2024-10-18/we-fact-checked-the-ads-about-proposition-33-californias-rent-control-ballot-measure Felicia Mello /politics-government/2024-10-17/douglas-county-clerk-faces-challenger-who-wants-to-count-all-ballots-by-hand A candidate who proposes drastic changes to the elections system is challenging the incumbent clerk in Douglas County this November. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 23:42:17 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-17/douglas-county-clerk-faces-challenger-who-wants-to-count-all-ballots-by-hand Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2024-10-17/josephine-county-voters-to-decide-if-they-want-to-pay-for-veterans-services On the ballot in Josephine County this November is a tax levy that would support one office that helps veterans apply for government benefits. Veterans are trying to build support for this measure. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:24:26 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-17/josephine-county-voters-to-decide-if-they-want-to-pay-for-veterans-services Roman Battaglia