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Bismarck voters reject $90M Civic Center expansion
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ Voters in North Dakota's capital city have

rejected a proposed expansion of the Bismarck Civic Center.

57 percent of voters on Tuesday rejected the measure that would have

provided nearly $70 million in new hospitality taxes over 20 years

to help pay for the $90 million project.

Supporters said the majority of the new motel, liquor,

restaurant and lodging taxes would be paid by outsiders, and that

an expanded civic center would boost the city's economy. Opponents

worried about space for more parking, and about stifling growth in

the area.