Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announces her opposition to Initiative Petition 28 (IP28)
June 1, 2026
The ballot measure would redefine the legal status of animals, directly harm farmers, ranchers, anglers, and hunters, and result in significant job losses. If Initiative Petition 28 qualifies for the ballot and is approved by voters, fishing, slaughtering livestock, conducting animal research, and even pest control would be effectively banned and treated as criminal activities. While exemptions would remain for...