Our Studies

We study issues...
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Because we need detailed, reliable, carefully researched information.
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So LWV members and citizens can reach their own conclusions.
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To develop advocacy positions that can be used by our Action Team.
To request a hard copy of any of these reports, contact LWV of Oregon at lwvor@lwvor.org. Reports are free; however, there is a small charge to cover shipping. Some quantities may be limited. Many college and community libraries have copies as well.
You can find additional League studies, including national and other state studies, at the LWVUS Study Clearinghouse website.
Pesticides and Other Biocides
2021
Childcare Methods Restudy
2021
Older studies are available here:
2008 – Election Methods: Review of Alternatives and Oregon Proposals
2007 – Redistricting in Oregon
2006 – Oregon’s Homeless Youth
2005-2007 – The Oregon Judiciary: Challenges for the 21st Century
2005 – The Trial Jury in Oregon’s State Courts
2005 – Oregon Taxes: Myths and Facts
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Audio Presentation: Oregon Taxes: Myths and Facts Part 1 (link to Soundcloud, 0:29)
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Audio Presentation: Oregon Taxes: Myths and Facts Part 2 (link to Soundcloud, 0:29)
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Audio Presentation: Oregon Taxes: Myths and Facts Part 3 (link to Soundcloud, 0:29)
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Audio Presentation: Oregon Taxes: Myths and Facts Part 4 (link to Soundcloud, 0:30)
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Audio Presentation: Oregon Taxes: Myths and Facts Part 5 (link to Soundcloud, 0:29)
2004 – Funding Oregon: The Ins and Outs of State Finance
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Audio Presentation, Part 1, Introduction (link to Soundcloud,1:42)
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Audio Presentation, Part 2, Where Does the Money Come From? (link to Soundcloud, 19:08)
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Audio Presentation, Part 3, Where Does the Money Go? (link to Soundcloud, 14:00)
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Audio Presentation, Part 4, Changes in the System (link to Soundcloud, 6:27)
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Audio Presentation, Part 5, Is Tax Reform Needed? (link to Soundcloud, 3:35)
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Audio Presentation, Part 6, Proposals for Tax Reform (link to Soundcloud, 6:10)
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Audio Presentation, Part 7, What Can You Do? (link to Soundcloud, 4:55)
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Audio Presentation, Part 8, Sources (link to Soundcloud, 0:40)
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Audio Presentation, Part 9, Oregon And Its Taxes (link to Soundcloud, 12:33)
2004 – Campaign Finance Reform
2003 – Understanding Oregon’s Electricity Issues
2002 – Land Use: Progress and Challenges
2001 – Oregon’s Initiative System
2001 – Mental Health in Oregon
2000 – Effects of Measure 11 on Juvenile Justice
1999 – Shift in Oregon Household and Business Tax Burdens
1999 – K through 12 School District Financing
1998 – A Study of Oregon State Parks
Contact lwvor@lwvor.org if you would like a physical copy of any study above. The following studies are only available in print:
Children at Risk – 1995
Seismic Risks Study – 1994
Education Reform in Oregon: a Blueprint for the 21st Century – 1993
Adult Mental Health in Oregon – 1986 (Supplement – 1990)
Energy, Ecology, Economics: Oregon Offshore Development Issues – 1990
Oregon School Finance: Solving the Dilemma – 1988
Schools Project Report of Round I & II – 1988
Public Post-Secondary Education in Oregon – 1984
Adult Corrections in Oregon II – 1983
Public Policy on Reproductive Choices – 1982
Oregon’s Emergency Board: One of a Kind – 1982
Economic Development and Revenue Bonds – 1982
Who Will Elect the President? The Electoral College System – 1980
You and Your National Government – 1980
Contact lwvor@lwvor.org if you would like a physical copy of any study above. The following studies are only available in print:
Children at Risk – 1995
Seismic Risks Study – 1994
Education Reform in Oregon: a Blueprint for the 21st Century – 1993
Adult Mental Health in Oregon – 1986 (Supplement – 1990)
Energy, Ecology, Economics: Oregon Offshore Development Issues – 1990
Oregon School Finance: Solving the Dilemma – 1988
Schools Project Report of Round I & II – 1988
Public Post-Secondary Education in Oregon – 1984
Adult Corrections in Oregon II – 1983
Public Policy on Reproductive Choices – 1982
Oregon’s Emergency Board: One of a Kind – 1982
Economic Development and Revenue Bonds – 1982
Who Will Elect the President? The Electoral College System – 1980
You and Your National Government – 1980