Spending/Veterans Passed General Election
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PEAPAC Recommends: YES

Defense is the most important biblical purpose of civil government; prioritizes spending correctly.

Summary

Dedicates a portion of lottery funds specifically to veterans’ services.

Biblical Reasoning

While so-called “ballot box budgeting” has some problems, this particular Measure would support the most important biblical purpose of civil government – the defense of the nation.

Election Results

84%
16%
YesNo

Voters approved funding for veterans’ services (84% Yes).

Full PEAPAC Analysis

PEAPAC Explanation: This is one of two measures this year that would dedicate a certain percentage of lottery funds to a particular purpose. In this case, it would ensure that 1.5% will be spent on veterans programs.

While so-called “ballot box budgeting” has some problems, this particular Measure would support the most important biblical purpose of civil government – the defense of the nation. We urge a Yes vote.

Related Measures

Measure 99 (2016) — Another measure dedicating lottery funds, but for outdoor school (PEAPAC opposed) View →

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