North Dakota voters this fall could end the property tax by approving a ballot measure that opponents say would drastically slash a variety of state services. Supporters see the initiative as long-sought relief the state can afford. The measure would eliminate property taxes based on assessed value.
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Money for Medicaid expansion, hospitals, nursing homes and education programs could all be on the chopping block, he said. Money for infrastructure projects would also be at risk, Republican House Appropriations Committee Chairman Don Vigesaa said. The Legislature also may have to cut state agencies’ budgets and employees, he said.Measure leader Rick Becker countered that it wasn’t practical to identify funding sources in the initiative but that the state has plenty of money to fill any gaps.
A similar measure failed handily in 2012. Oban said he expects a closer vote margin due to more frustration and political changes in North Dakota since 2012, but added he is confident voters will defeat the measure.
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