article_snippet: Let's hope the Supreme Court doesn't kill this reform.
article_snippet: But not every ballot initiative is as enlightened.
article_snippet: Many are highly technical proposals pushed by special interests, and multiple initiatives can overwhelm the public's ability to evaluate them all.
article_snippet: Oregon's legislature responded by creating a Citizens Initiative Review Board, which researches proposed ballot measures,
article_snippet: Many Oregonians rely on the board's recommendations, which are published in the state's voter guide and mailed to every household.