As part of our ongoing effort to inform members on issues you will see on the ballot on November 4th, Care Providers of Minnesota is providing the following information about a Constitutional Amendment to dedicate an increased sales tax to the environment and arts.

During the 2008 legislative session, the legislature voted to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot.  This amendment would raise the state sales tax by .375% (7 cents on a $20.00 purchase) for the next 25 years.  Revenue generated from this increase would be dedicated to clean water projects, wildlife habitat, parks, trails and the arts.

If a voter skips the constitutional amendment question, it will be counted as a “No” vote, as 50 percent of all persons voting must approve the amendment in order for it to become law.

For more information, visit http://www.yesformn.org/ (an organization in support of the referendum); or http://www.nosalestaxincrease.org/ (an organization opposing the measure).  Or call Larry Johnson at (952) 851-2482 with any additional questions.

Larry Johnson
952.851.2482
ljohnson@careproviders.org

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