Gov. Armstrong to vote against school meals ballot measure in November

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 658

Last Updated: 1 day, 5 hours ago

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North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong will vote against Measure 2 this November, a constitutional ballot measure that would provide free school meals to K-12 students.

Armstrong said he decided to oppose the measure because it would constitutionally mandate nearly $140 million in biennial spending before lawmakers set foot in Bismarck for the 2027 legislative session. The Department of Public Instruction fiscal note attached to the measure puts the biennial cost of providing the …

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