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In my previous post, What is a “Valid Signature” on an Oregon Initiative Petition?, I linked to a document titled, APPENDIX 1 (165-014-0030): Sampling to validate state petitions. It’s a doozy of a document so you might want to take a look at it.

It’s not as painful or as long as the Wikileaks documents, but still, you might want to make some coffee and take a comfortable seat before proceeding.

It begins, auspiciously, as follows, which is reminder to keep your kids in school as long as possible and make sure they take plenty of math and statistics classes. And for anyone who thinks a “civil service” job is a walk in the park, that is not always the case. Someone(s) had to write this guideline/directive:

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The Oregon State Bar public website has a great new look. There is a lot of information in print and on video.

The Legal Links cable TV shows are terrific and worth watching if you need information about landlord-tenant law, DUII, Small Claims Court, and many more. If you don’t have a computer, please visit your public library or public law library. Many, most, libraries have computers and headphones you can use to listen to these OSB programs.

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Brace yourself for a fun Oregon Election ballot in November 2010.

If you want to participate, don’t forget to register to vote. Visit the Oregon Secretary of State Election Division or your county election office for information on registering online or in person.

November 2010 is the time to vote for a new Oregon Gubernator. (Why else would they call it a gubernatorial election?)

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If you’ve been reading stories about the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) ban on sharing home-brewed beer (and the Oregon Homebrewers Alliance has links and information), you might want to read the law itself and a bit more on how this all came about.

1) The OLCC Blog has information and you can visit their other news sites as well.

2) The Willamette Week has information and a link to the July 23, 2010, OLCC press release.

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Questions about Oregon initiative and referendum signature petitions are as old as the petition itself (1902) and as new as yesterday (see History links, below). The latest challenges are to the Secretary of State’s office tossing petition signatures for a 2010 ballot initiative that would change how the state manages legislative redistricting.

There are lots of recent news stories; online news readers can Google (or otherwise search) “oregon initiative petition signatures” with any variations you wish that develop as you read the stories. Don’t forget that the phrase “valid signature” may not be used in a story about petitioner signatures and instead, there may be words like signature verification, authentication, and similar words used in conjunction with the words petitions, signatures, and initiatives.

Keep in mind also that I know little about signature petitions (see Disclaimer, below), let alone the initiative and referendum process (other than as a voter), so come along on my:

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Brace yourself for a fun ballot in November.

If you want to participate, don’t forget to register to vote. Visit the Oregon Secretary of State Election Division or your county election office for information on registering online or in person.

November 2010 is the time to vote for a new Oregon Gubernator! (Why else would they call it a gubernatorial election?)

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Hot on the heels of the June 30, 2010, Oregon Court of Appeals Court case on Miranda warnings, comes this July 1, 2010, Oregon Supreme Court case:

State of Oregon v. Hyatt Robin Vondehn (SC S056371):

Media Release excerpt: “Today the Oregon Supreme Court held that Article I, section 12, of the Oregon Constitution requires the police to give Miranda warnings before they conduct custodial interrogation to ensure that a suspect’s decision to waive the right against self-incrimination is both knowing and voluntary. When the police fail to give Miranda warnings, they violate the Oregon Constitution and the state is precluded from using either statements that a suspect makes or physical evidence derived from that constitutional violation to prosecute a defendant. The court also held that when the police do not administer Miranda warnings at the onset of a custodial interrogation, but later correct course and deliver the required warnings, the state must establish that the belated warnings effectively and accurately inform the defendant of his or her rights to remain silent and to counsel under the Oregon Constitution….” (Link to July 1, 2010, Media Release.) (Link to full case.)

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From the OJD Media Releases, click on “What’s New” from the drop-down menu and see the 6/14/10 link to the document:

Chief Justice Identifies Impact of Potential Budget Reductions

While you’re there (at the OJD Media Releases), take a look at recently released Oregon Supreme Court and Court of Appeals opinions, too.

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Put your thinking caps on, brainstorm with friends over the coming weeks, think dangerously, creatively, courageously, and wisely:

Meyer Memorial Trust Million Dollar Ideas

“Meyer Memorial Trust wants to help change the contagious pessimism in Oregon and jumpstart action that again makes our state a place where ideas begin and grow. But we need your help. Tell us what you think is the most pressing issue facing Oregon that an investment of up to $1 million from MMT could provide meaningful support and leverage over the next two years. Give us your best ideas about the form that support and leverage might take by July 13, 2010….” (Link to website.)

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