In addition to the redistricting measures, CALPIRG and Ohio PIRG are involved with several other measures on the state ballot and staff are available for comment. CALPIRG is recommending a yes votes on a prescription drug measure (Prop 79) and an energy regulation or “No More Enrons” measure (Prop 80) and is recommending a no vote on the drug industry’s sham initiative (Prop 78) and a measure that stifles political participation by some union members (Prop 75). The other reform measures supported by Ohio PIRG are Amendment 2 (vote by mail), Amendment 3 (campaign contribution limits), and Amendment 5 (bi-partisan board of supervisors for Ohio elections). Contacts: Steve Blackledge, CALPIRG Legislative Director, 916-448-4516 x 108, sblackledge@calpirg.org, www.calpirg.org; Erin Bowser, Ohio PIRG State Director, 614-460-8732, ebowser@ohiopirg.org, www.ohiopirg.org.
