Featured Issue: IP 28

Oregon's Way of Life Is At Risk

IP 28 could affect more than one issue. Potential impacts may reach families, farms, local jobs, food systems, outdoor traditions, conservation efforts, and communities throughout Oregon.

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What's At Stake

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Families

Households can feel impacts through food costs, access, and community stability.

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Food Systems

Rules affecting farms and ranches can ripple into grocery stores and food access.

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Farms & Ranches

Agriculture livelihoods and rural economies could face new pressure.

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Local Jobs

Agriculture, recreation, tourism, and natural resources support local work.

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Outdoor Traditions

Hunting and fishing connect families to food, family time, and conservation.

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Conservation

Effective wildlife and land stewardship require practical management tools.

FAQ

IP 28 is a proposed initiative also referred to by supporters as the PEACE Act.

Opponents argue its wording could reach farms, ranches, pest control, animal training, veterinary education, research, hunting, fishing, and related Oregon livelihoods.

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What Supporters Say

Supporters believe IP 28 would strengthen protections for animals and close exemptions they believe are inconsistent with animal cruelty laws.

What Opponents Say

  • Increases pressure on farms and ranches.
  • Affects food production and grocery costs.
  • Impacts local jobs and rural communities.
  • Changes hunting and fishing opportunities.
  • Reduces conservation flexibility and animal management tools.

Breadth of Impact

Organizations & Communities Potentially Impacted

IP 28 could reach food security, agriculture, youth education, conservation, outdoor traditions, local business, veterinary education, and community services.

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Veterinary education sector logo placeholderVeterinary Education
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Organizations shown represent sectors and communities that could be affected by policies similar to those proposed in IP 28. Display does not imply endorsement.

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