North Dakota Tobacco Tax Increase, Initiated Statutory Measure 4 (2016)

North Dakota Measure 4
Election date November 8, 2016
Topic Tobacco
Status d Defeated
Type State statute	Origin Citizens

2016 measures
June 14
Referred Measure 1 d
November 8
Constitutional Measure 1 a
Constitutional Measure 2 a
Initiated Constitutional Measure 3 a
Initiated Statutory Measure 4 a
Initiated Statutory Measure 5 a
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The North Dakota Tobacco Tax Increase Initiative, also known as Initiated Statutory Measure 4, was on the November 8, 2016, ballot in North Dakota as an initiated state statute. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported increasing taxes on tobacco products and using the generated tax revenue to fund veteran services and health services.

A "no" vote opposed increasing taxes on tobacco products and using the generated tax revenue to fund veteran services and health services.

Liquid nicotine products used for e-cigarettes would have been included as part of the taxed tobacco products.

Election results

Measure 4
Result		Votes	Percentage
d No		209,832	61.65%
Yes		130,508	38.35%

Election results from North Dakota Secretary of State

Overview

North Dakota tobacco status

As of July 2016, only three states had lower tobacco tax rates than North Dakota's 44 cents per pack (Georgia with 37 cents, Virginia with 30 cents, and Missouri with 17 cents). North Dakota voters have decided on three tobacco-related measures since 1920.

Initiative design

Initiated Statutory Measure 4 was designed to increase the tax on cigarettes from 44 cents per pack to $2.20 per pack and to increase the tax on all other tobacco products from 28 percent of the wholesale purchase price to 56 percent of the wholesale price. The definition of "tobacco products" would have expanded to include liquid nicotine and electronic inhalation devices.

Measure 4 was designed to create a veterans' tobacco trust fund, which would have been funded by half of the new revenues. The remaining revenues would have been dedicated to a community health trust fund for a comprehensive behavioral health plan, county-level health services, and chronic illness prevention and control programs. No revenue from the increase would have been allocated to tobacco prevention or cessation programs.

Background

Previous tobacco measures

In 2008, North Dakotans approved the first tobacco-related measure that had appeared on the ballot since 1920, when voters defeated a measure that would have legalized the sale of cigarettes and prohibited sales to minors. The initiative in 2008 established a statewide tobacco prevention program that was funded by tobacco settlement money. Four years later, voters approved a statewide smoking ban in most places of employment and all public places, including some outdoor areas.

Other state measures

Voters in three other states voted on tobacco tax measures in 2016 as well. California Proposition 56 was designed to increase the cigarette tax to $2.00 per pack, with revenues dedicated to spending on healthcare for low-income Californians. The Colorado Amendment 72 was designed to increase the tax on cigarettes to $1.75 per pack, with revenues dedicated to programs for tobacco education, veterans, adolescent behavioral health, and other health-related issues. Two competing measures appeared on the ballot in Missouri. Missouri Proposition A was designed to increase the cigarette tax from 17 cents to 23 cents per pack, while Constitutional Amendment 3 was designed to increase the cigarette tax from 17 cents to 60 cents per pack.

How does North Dakota compare to the rest of the country?

Below is a chart detailing the state tobacco excise tax in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, as of August 1, 2016. The federal government levied a $1.01 tobacco tax in 2016. In 2016, New York had the highest tobacco tax at $4.35 per pack of cigarettes. Missouri had the lowest tobacco tax at 17 cents per pack of cigarettes. The mean or average tobacco tax was $1.65.

State	2016 tobacco taxes	Rank
Alabama	$0.675	40
Alaska	$2.00	13
Arizona	$2.00	13
Arkansas	$1.15	33
California	$0.87	37
Colorado	$0.84	38
Connecticut	$3.90	2
Delaware	$1.60	24
Florida	$1.339	29
Georgia	$0.37	49
Hawaii	$3.20	5
Idaho	$0.57	45
Illinois	$1.98	18
Indiana	$1.00	36
Iowa	$1.36	28
Kansas	$1.29	31
Kentucky	$0.60	43
Louisiana	$1.08	34
Maine	$2.00	13
Maryland	$2.00	13
Massachusetts	$3.51	4
Michigan	$2.00	13
Minnesota	$3.00	8
Mississippi	$0.68	39
Missouri	$0.17	51
Montana	$1.70	21
Nebraska	$0.64	41
Nevada	$1.80	19
New Hampshire	$1.78	20
New Jersey	$2.70	9
New Mexico	$1.66	23
New York	$4.35	1
North Carolina	$0.45	47
North Dakota	$0.44	48
Ohio	$1.60	24
Oklahoma	$1.03	35
Oregon	$1.32	30
Pennsylvania	$2.60	10
Rhode Island	$3.75	3
South Carolina	$0.57	45
South Dakota	$1.53	26
Tennessee	$0.62	42
Texas	$1.41	27
Utah	$1.70	21
Vermont	$3.08	6
Virginia	$0.30	50
Washington	$3.025	7
Washington, D.C.	$2.50	12
West Virginia	$1.20	32
Wisconsin	$2.52	11
Wyoming	$0.60	43

This map is current as of September 18, 2016.

As of July 2016, only three states had lower tobacco tax rates than North Dakota's 44 cents per pack (Georgia with 37 cents, Virginia with 30 cents, and Missouri with 17 cents). North Dakota is also one of 14 states that has not increased their tobacco taxes in at least ten years. As of July 2016, the average state cigarette tax was $1.65 per pack, ranging from 17 cents in Missouri to $4.35 in New York. North Dakota's three neighboring states have significantly higher cigarette tax rates (South Dakota with $1.53, Montana with $1.70, and Minnesota with $3.00).

Text of measure

Ballot language

The ballot language was as follows:

“

This initiated measure would provide for a new veterans’ tobacco tax trust fund in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 37-14 to fund certain veterans’ programs. This fund, among others, would be supported by an increase in the excise tax on cigarettes from $0.44 to $2.20 per package of twenty cigarettes, as well as an increase in the excise tax on cigars from 28% to 56% of the wholesale purchase price at which the product is purchased by distributors. The excise tax on all other tobacco products is increased a commensurate amount. The measure also would create an inventory tax on cigarettes and tobacco products. All revenues received by the tax commissioner under this measure would be allocated among the State’s general fund, the veterans’ tobacco trust fund, and the community health trust fund. The measure would create and amend provisions in Chapter 57-36, including new definitions for inhalation devices, liquid nicotine, and tobacco products; prohibiting retailers from being distributors and requiring distributors to keep additional records; setting requirements for registration of liquid nicotine retailers; and regulating the alteration of liquid nicotine. Finally, the measure would repeal two provisions of current law related to an excise tax on cigarettes and the exemption for taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products given to occupants of the State’s veterans’ home and the state hospital.

”

Measure analysis

The measure analysis was as follows:

“

Initiated Statutory Constitutional Measure No. 4 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee. If approved, it would provide for a new veterans’ tobacco tax trust fund in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 37-14 to fund certain veterans’ programs. This fund, among others, would be supported by an increase in the excise tax on cigarettes from $0.44 to $2.20 per package of twenty cigarettes, as well as an increase in the excise tax on cigars from 28% to 56% of the wholesale purchase price at which the product is purchased by distributors. The excise tax on all other tobacco products is increased a commensurate amount. The measure also would create an inventory tax on cigarettes and tobacco products. All revenues received by the tax commissioner under this measure would be allocated among the State’s general fund, the veterans’ tobacco trust fund, and the community health trust fund. The measure would create and amend provisions in Chapter 57-36, including new definitions for inhalation devices, liquid nicotine, and tobacco products; prohibiting retailers from being distributors and requiring distributors to keep additional records; setting requirements for registration of liquid nicotine retailers; and regulating the alteration of liquid nicotine. Finally, the measure would repeal two provisions of current law related to an excise tax on cigarettes and the exemption for taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products given to occupants of the State’s veterans’ home and the state hospital. Voting “YES” means you approve the measure as summarized above. Voting “NO” means you reject the measure as summarized above.

”

Estimated fiscal impact statement

The fiscal impact statement was as follows:

“

The fiscal note prepared by the Tax Department states the statutory measure will become effective 30 days after the election, or December 8, 2016. The fiscal impact for this statutory measure is estimated to total $170.4 million through June 30, 2019, including an additional $28.7 million in revenue for the remainder of the 2015-17 biennium and additional revenue of $141.7 million for the 2017-19 biennium. The measure would result in a reduction in revenues deposited in the general fund of $4.1 million through June 30, 2019, but an increase in revenues that would be distributed as follows through June 30, 2019--$86.9 million to the veterans' tobacco tax trust fund, $86.9 million to the community health trust fund, and $700,000 to the state aid distribution fund and to cities.

”

Full text

The full text of the measure can be found here.

Support

Initiated Statutory Measure 4 was sponsored by the coalition Raise it for Health North Dakota, chaired by Dr. Eric Johnson.

Supporters

The Raise it for Health ND Coalition campaign website listed the following partners:

ND Veterans Coordinating Council (American Legion, VFW, AMVETS, VVA, DAV) American Lung Association in ND American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) ND Association of Counties ND League of Cities ND Medical Association ND Nurses’ Association ND Nurse Practitioners' Association ND Center for Nursing Board of Directors Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) Essentia Health Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND Mental Health of America of ND ND National Guard Enlisted Association ND Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health ND Public Health Association ND Rural Health Association AARP North Dakota Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) ND United (merger of ND Education & Public Employees' Associations) ND Society for Respiratory Care ND Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics Heartview Foundation, Bismarck Prairie St. John’s, Fargo March of Dimes Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids Tobacco Free North Dakota ND Addiction Counselors Association ND Addiction Treatment Providers Coalition ND Oral Health Coalition Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch ND Economic Security and Prosperity Alliance (NDESPA) Dakota OutRight Minot, Kenmare Safe Communities Coalitions Bismarck Tobacco Free Coalition Richland-­‐Wilkin Kinship Sincere Smiles, Williston

Individuals

• Wayne Paulson, State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars

Arguments

The Raise it for Health ND Coalition campaign website listed the following as benefits of Measure 4:

“

PREVENT & REDUCE TOBACCO USE: Tobacco tax increases are proven to be one of the most effective policies to prevent kids from using tobacco. Measure 4 is estimated to decrease youth initiation rates by 20% and prevent 5,800 ND youth under the age of 18 from ever starting. Tobacco tax increases also encourage current tobacco users to quit, over 50% of whom want to and have tried to quit. Measure 4 is estimated to lead 6,600 current adult smokers to quit, and North Dakota already provides free services to help. REDUCE HEALTH CARE COSTS: In long-term health care costs, the State of North Dakota is estimated to save nearly $246.57 million from reductions in adult and youth tobacco use. The estimated 5-7 year Medicaid program savings from the State is $830,000. PROVIDE IMPORTANT PROGRAM FUNDING: The number one goal of Measure 4 is save lives by reducing and preventing tobacco use. Increasing the tobacco tax does, however, also generate additional revenues. As North Dakota is faced with budget cuts and reduced revenues, Measure 4 will protect and provide funding for crucial health care services and programs for our state’s veterans and North Dakotans with mental health issues, substance abuse disorders, and chronic disease. IMPROVE CURRENT STANDINGS: North Dakota has not increased its tobacco taxes since 1993. At just $0.44/pack, our state ranks 47th in the nation for cigarette tax rates. We also fall significantly below the average of $2.08/pack cigarette tax rates of our neighboring states and the national average of $1.65/pack.

”

Criticism of opposition campaign tactics

Supporters filed a complaint on October 24, 2016, alleging that the Measure 4 opposition group, North Dakotans Against the 400% Tax Increase, used misleading information in its campaign material. Specifically, supporters claimed that the following aspects of the opposition's campaign were intentionally misleading:

• The omission of the word "tobacco" from campaign materials
• The campaign's portrayal of Measure 4 as a "tax hike"
• The campaign's attacks on the Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs

Opposition

Initiated Statutory Measure 4 was opposed by North Dakotans against the 400% Tax Increase.

Opponents

• Mike Rud, North Dakota Retail Association president
• Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce
• Altria Group Inc
• RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co.

Arguments

The North Dakotans against the 400% Tax Increase campaign website listed the following arguments against Measure 4:

“ Measure 4 – Complex and Flawed! Measure 4 is a poorly written 400% tobacco tax increase that gives a blank check to bureaucrats and benefits those supporting it. Read the flawed ballot measure language for yourself. Proponents suggest it will help people stop smoking, but very little new tax money is dedicated to anti-smoking programs. Instead millions of dollars are set aside with little detail over how it will be spent. Measure 4 is a $70 Million Blank Check for Spending This poorly drafted measure is nine pages of fine print with exemptions, mandates and dozens of complicated changes to North Dakota law. Read it for yourself. But only four sentences describe what types of programs the funds could be used for and with no accountability to taxpayers. It allows 45 political appointees to direct millions of dollars in spending. It’s really a blank check for bureaucrats and political insiders to spend the new tax money on whomever they want. Allocates Just 5% to Disease Detection, Prevention, Treatment and Control While Measure 4 taxes adult smokers another $70 million every year, only 5% is actually dedicated toward disease detection, prevention, treatment and control. The rest goes to other government programs. If we are going to force adult smokers to pay this new tax, then more of the money should go toward treatment and prevention. Does Not Prohibit Out-Of-State Spending Measure 4 does not prohibit the new tax revenue from being spent on out-of-state vendors and consultants. If we’re going to raise $70 million in new taxes on North Dakotans, the money should be spent here! Locks in Spending, Ignores Other Issues Measure 4 locks in every provision in spending for seven years. So it is extremely difficult for the Legislature to change it, except by two-thirds vote, even if there is waste, fraud and abuse. Those who support this measure get a blank check to spend much of this money on whomever they want. This is not the North Dakota Way of managing tax dollars. Doesn’t Help Most North Dakota Families If we’re going to raise taxes by $70 million, we should be spending it on other important issues like roads, schools and fighting crime – solving serious problems facing North Dakota families today. Higher Taxes are Not Needed North Dakota already ranks #1 in the country for spending on tobacco prevention, and the state’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Committee has a $55.3 million surplus. This tax increase is just not needed! Conflict of Interest Measure 4 is being supported by groups that would benefit from the new tax money…that may be why they left out many of the details on how it would be spent, knowing it would be locked in for 7 years. They cleverly say it will help people stop smoking and veterans, but the truth is no one knows exactly how they’ll spend this money until AFTER we vote. Help Veterans? Yes… But not from Measure 4 We all want to help our veterans, but if proponents want to increase the tobacco tax to fund state programs, they should draft a clean and simple measure so that voters can know exactly how the money will be spent, and that it won’t be wasted. ”

• Mike Rud, chairman of North Dakotans Against the 400% Tax Increase, wrote the following in opposition to the measure:

“

When you add it all up, this proposal is poorly written, is bad tax policy and simply isn’t how we should manage tax money. On behalf of retailers, their families and their employees all across North Dakota, I ask you to vote no on Measure 4 this November.

”

• Deanne Schatz wrote the following in a letter to the publication Inforum:

“

If you read the document the supporters wrote, it isn't even clear that 5 percent will actually be spent to help smokers who want to quit. [...] Is it really necessary to levy this new tax on North Dakotans when we have funding already in the bank and no specific language saying that any of the new tax would be used for anti-smoking programs? That's enough to cause me to vote "no" on Measure 4.

”

Media editorials

Support

• The Inforum editorial board wrote the following in support of Measure 4:

“

By making smoking and other forms of tobacco much more expensive, the tax increase would significantly reduce tobacco use, and the number of nicotine addicts, over time. It also would raise money to help support the state's general fund and pay for public health programs, including support for behavioral health programs and chronic disease prevention and treatment. The Legislature has repeatedly failed to act. Now it's time for voters to do the job.

”

• In 2015, the Fargo Forum editorial board wrote the following in support of raising taxes on tobacco products:

“

North Dakota should raise taxes on tobacco products. The state’s tax is among the lowest in the nation (44 cents on a pack of cigarettes); indeed lower than some of the major tobacco-growing states. Raising the tax, which has been at an embarrassing low level for decades, comports nicely with North Dakota’s successful anti-tobacco public health efforts, and specifically would deter young people from buying cigarettes. Every state that has raised cigarette taxes has found it is a significant factor in preventing youngsters and young adults from buying.

”

Opposition

• The Bismarck Tribune published an editorial in opposition to Measure 4, saying the following:

“

Health and veterans programs serve a good purpose and an argument can be made for more funding. The Tribune believes, however, that the Legislature is in the best position to make funding decisions. How the new revenue created by Measure 4 is allocated should be decided by the Legislature. [...] Voters should reject Measure 4 and legislators should approve a higher tobacco tax in 2017.

”

Campaign finance

See also: Campaign finance requirements for North Dakota ballot measures

Raise it for Health North Dakota registered to support Measure 4. The committee raised $22,086.26.

North Dakotans Against the 400% Tax Increase registered in opposition to Measure 4. The committee raised $3.92 million.

	Cash Contributions	In-Kind Contributions	Total Contributions	Cash Expenditures	Total Expenditures
Support	$4,125.00	$17,961.26	$22,086.26	$10,330.01	$28,291.27
Oppose	$40,600.00	$3,889,020.83	$3,929,620.83	$2,906,283.22	$6,795,304.05
Total	$44,725.00	$3,906,982.09	$3,951,707.09	$2,916,613.23	$6,823,595.32

Support

The following table includes contribution and expenditure totals for the committee(s) supporting the measure.

Committees in support of Initiated Statutory Measure 4
Committee	Cash Contributions	In-Kind Contributions	Total Contributions	Cash Expenditures	Total Expenditures
Raise it for Health North Dakota	$4,125.00	$17,961.26	$22,086.26	$10,330.01	$28,291.27
Total	$4,125.00	$17,961.26	$22,086.26	$10,330.01	$28,291.27

Donors

The following were the top donors to the support committee(s).

Donor	Cash Contributions	In-Kind Contributions	Total Contributions
American Lung Association in North Dakota	$0.00	$8,297.76	$8,297.76
Odney	$0.00	$6,267.50	$6,267.50
OhFer Creative	$0.00	$1,786.00	$1,786.00
Tobacco Free North Dakota	$0.00	$1,110.00	$1,110.00

Opposition

The following table includes contribution and expenditure totals for the committee(s) in opposition to the measure.

Committees in opposition to Initiated Statutory Measure 4
Committee	Cash Contributions	In-Kind Contributions	Total Contributions	Cash Expenditures	Total Expenditures
North Dakotans Against the 400% Tax Increase	$40,600.00	$3,889,020.83	$3,929,620.83	$2,906,283.22	$6,795,304.05
Total	$40,600.00	$3,889,020.83	$3,929,620.83	$2,906,283.22	$6,795,304.05

Donors

The top donors to the opposition committee(s) were as follows:

Donor	Cash Contributions	In-Kind Contributions	Total Contributions
Altria Client Services LLC & Its Affiliates	$0.00	$2,762,016.01	$2,762,016.01
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company	$0.00	$1,001,798.15	$1,001,798.15
Americans for Prosperity	$0.00	$64,500.00	$64,500.00
North Dakota Petroleum Marketers Association	$0.00	$32,425.61	$32,425.61
Suhr & LofgVets for Economic Freedom Trust dba Concerned Veterans for Americaren	$0.00	$28,281.06	$28,281.06

Methodology

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Reports and analyses

Secretary of state analysis

The North Dakota Secretary of State's analysis of Measure 4 was as follows:

“

Initiated Statutory Constitutional Measure No. 4 was placed on the ballot by petitions circulated by a sponsoring committee. If approved, it would provide for a new veterans’ tobacco tax trust fund in North Dakota Century Code Chapter 37-14 to fund certain veterans’ programs. This fund, among others, would be supported by an increase in the excise tax on cigarettes from $0.44 to $2.20 per package of twenty cigarettes, as well as an increase in the excise tax on cigars from 28% to 56% of the wholesale purchase price at which the product is purchased by distributors. The excise tax on all other tobacco products is increased a commensurate amount. The measure also would create an inventory tax on cigarettes and tobacco products. All revenues received by the tax commissioner under this measure would be allocated among the State’s general fund, the veterans’ tobacco trust fund, and the community health trust fund. The measure would create and amend provisions in Chapter 57-36, including new definitions for inhalation devices, liquid nicotine, and tobacco products; prohibiting retailers from being distributors and requiring distributors to keep additional records; setting requirements for registration of liquid nicotine retailers; and regulating the alteration of liquid nicotine. Finally, the measure would repeal two provisions of current law related to an excise tax on cigarettes and the exemption for taxes on cigarettes and tobacco products given to occupants of the State’s veterans’ home and the state hospital.

”

Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing the initiative process in North Dakota

The petition was submitted to the secretary of state on March 16, 2016, and approved for circulation on March 29, 2016. To qualify the measure for the 2016 general election, supporters had to collect 13,452 valid signatures by July 11, 2016. Supporters submitted 22,840 signatures and 21,698 of them were verified by the North Dakota Secretary of State. Initiated Statutory Measure 4 qualified for the ballot on August 10, 2016.

Cost of signature collection:
Sponsors of the measure hired signature gatherers to collect signatures for the petition to qualify this measure for the ballot. A total of $5,469.01 was spent to collect the 13,452 valid signatures required to put this measure before voters, resulting in a total cost per required signature (CPRS) of $0.41.

Recent news

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State profile

Demographic data for North Dakota
	North Dakota	U.S.
Total population:	756,835	316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):	69,001	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:	88.7%	73.6%
Black/African American:	1.6%	12.6%
Asian:	1.2%	5.1%
Native American:	5.3%	0.8%
Pacific Islander:	0%	0.2%
Two or more:	2.2%	3%
Hispanic/Latino:	2.9%	17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:	91.7%	86.7%
College graduation rate:	27.7%	29.8%
Income
Median household income:	$57,181	$53,889
Persons below poverty level:	12.2%	11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in North Dakota. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Presidential voting pattern

See also: Presidential voting trends in North Dakota

North Dakota voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

Pivot Counties (2016)

Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, four are located in North Dakota, accounting for 1.94 percent of the total pivot counties.

Pivot Counties (2020)

In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. North Dakota had three Retained Pivot Counties, 1.66 percent of all Retained Pivot Counties.

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Related measures

Tobacco measures on the ballot in 2016
State	Measures
California	California Proposition 56: Tobacco Tax Increase a
Missouri	Missouri 60 Cent Cigarette Tax, Constitutional Amendment 3 d
Colorado	Colorado Tobacco Tax Increase, Amendment 72 d
Missouri	Missouri 23 Cent Cigarette Tax, Proposition A d

See also

Suggest a link

• North Dakota 2016 ballot measures
• 2016 ballot measures
• North Dakota Legislature
• List of North Dakota ballot measures

External links

• North Dakota Voter Guide 2016

Support

• Raise it for Health ND website
• Raise it for Health ND Facebook

Opposition

• North Dakotans Against the 400% Tax Increase Vote No on 4 ND website

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