Ballot initiatives provide voters with some information on proposed initiatives, but not all of them provide a full explanation, offer pro/con arguments or include a fiscal note. What is the role of the state in providing clear, unbiased information such that voters can make an informed decision about ballot initiatives? This Bright Spot shares how the Citizen Initiative Review process in Oregon helped with voter education in the state and how philanthropy can play a catalytic role in promoting, testing and building innovating processes that increase civic engagement.