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  1. October 30, 2006

    Exit I-154

    In a unanimous ruling issued on October 26, the Montana Supreme Court rejected an appeal by proponents of Initiative 154 that sought to put it and two other initiatives back on the ballot. Read more

  2. October 30, 2006

    “Yes on 933” Forces Enlist WWII Vet

    The Property Fairness Coalition, the chief backer of Washington’s Initiative 933, has released two more radio ads, both featuring World War II veteran Buck Compton. One ad is for statewide use and the other for use in Skagit County, where proponents of the measure have argued that a ballot printing error has omitted a full description of the proposed initiative (which is required by law). Read more

  3. October 30, 2006

    Big Sky as Big Apple?

    Property Owners Against I-154, the chief opponent of Montana’s Initiative 154, released its first two television ads just days before the Montana Supreme Court ruled that the measure will not be considered this November. Read more

  4. October 27, 2006

    Howard Rich: Really a Fat Cat?

    Reading the mountain of news stories about him this year, you’d have every reason to think that Howard Rich’s pockets — at least when it comes to his favorite political causes — are plenty deep. Read more

  5. October 26, 2006

    Proposition 90’s Never-Again Donors?

    More than $3 million in contributions to California’s Protect Our Homes Coalition, the chief backer of Proposition 90, appear to have been orchestrated to circumvent state disclosure laws. Read more

  6. October 25, 2006

    Driving Without a License

    A Chicago-based tax-exempt organization that has been bankrolling takings initiatives in more than a half-dozen Western states — including all five with measures on the ballot this November 7 — continued to dispense millions of dollars even after its authority to do business had been revoked by Illinois authorities. Read more

  7. October 25, 2006

    Country Singer Enlists in Washington ‘Yes’ Forces

    Self-described “cowboy singer” Michael Martin Murphey has lent his music and endorsement to Washington’s Property Fairness Coalition and Initiative 933. In a pair of radio spots, the Grammy Award-winning musician sings the praises of I-933 over an instrumental section of his popular song “Wildfire.” Read more

  8. October 24, 2006

    In Idaho, Opponents Take to the Air

    Neighbors Protecting Idaho, the chief opponent of Proposition 2, has released its first television spot. Read more

  9. October 23, 2006

    In Arizona, Pro-207 Group Launches Radio Ad Campaign

    Days after unveiling its first television spots, the Arizona HomeOwners Protection Effort (HOPE), the chief proponent of Proposition 207, has added three radio ads to the mix. Read more

  10. October 20, 2006

    In Arizona, Pro-207 Group Launches TV Ad Campaign

    Proposition 207’s chief proponent, the Arizona HomeOwners Protection Effort (HOPE), has launched a television advertising campaign with two spots that acknowledge that they are bankrolled by out-of-state donors. Read more

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