Struggling to keep your referendum plans under wraps until the *exact* moment you want them released? You're not alone! Apparently, 'sham meetings' are a great way to get your prematurely drafted press releases out there.

<p>You aren’t alone. It happens to every majority government. One minute, you’re engaged in a lively debate at a bipartisan committee meeting. The next thing you know, the press release you already wrote because the meeting was just a sham to appease your opposition is coming out and making a giant mess. It’s everywhere. The [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.thebeaverton.com/2026/05/five-tips-to-avoid-prematurely-releasing-your-referendum-announcement/" rel="nofollow">Five tips to a...