" Voters today rejected Measure 30, a compilation of $1.1 billion in new taxes, by a resounding margin of 60%-40% (as of 9 PM Pacific). The special election for Measure 30 was a referral of House Bill 2152, the comprehensive tax package passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor last fall."

"Governor Ted Kulongoski is holding taxpayers hostage by withholding critical information about government waste from public view while campaigning for the state's largest tax increase, the $1.1 billion package known as Measure 30.."

"The tax repeal campaign today submitted their Contribution & Expenditure report to the Secretary of State's office. The report, which shows the financial activity for the chief petitioners on the referendum, is dominated by Oregon contributions, demonstrating strong local support for the repeal of House Bill 2152."