It's Time to Embrace a Responsible Future for Marijuana in North Dakota. As an entrepreneur and proud North Dakota Business owner, I've learned the importance of careful planning, hard work, and serving our community. Those working in North Dakota's medical cannabis field know better than anyone both the benefits and challenges of responsible marijuana use. It's these experiences that have led many of our State's medical cannabis professionals to support Measure 5, to ensure that recreational marijuana is introduced with a focus on safety, regulation, and North Dakota's unique needs. Western North Dakota has a history of being behind in recognizing the potential benefits of a regulated cannabis market. As we see neighboring states like Montana moving forward, it's time for us to open our eyes and recognize that responsible legalization is coming, whether we're ready for it or not. Legalization means generating millions in tax revenue to fund schools, roads, and essential services statewide. Let's be clear, this isn't about profits for the few; it's about long-term economic growth and freedom for North Dakotans to choose what's best for themselves. Our State deserves a law crafted by people who understand our values, and have firsthand experience navigating the cannabis industry right here in North Dakota. Make your voice count this election day. Vote YES on Measure 5 to strengthen our economy and ensure a safer future of North Dakota. Patrick Murphy Williston ND - Paid for by New Economic Frontier - Whitney Paul, Treasurer It's Time to Embrace a Responsible Future for Marijuana in North Dakota . As an entrepreneur and proud North Dakota Business owner , I've learned the importance of careful planning , hard work , and serving our community . Those working in North Dakota's medical cannabis field know better than anyone both the benefits and challenges of responsible marijuana use . It's these experiences that have led many of our State's medical cannabis professionals to support Measure 5 , to ensure that recreational marijuana is introduced with a focus on safety , regulation , and North Dakota's unique needs . Western North Dakota has a history of being behind in recognizing the potential benefits of a regulated cannabis market . As we see neighboring states like Montana moving forward , it's time for us to open our eyes and recognize that responsible legalization is coming , whether we're ready for it or not . Legalization means generating millions in tax revenue to fund schools , roads , and essential services statewide . Let's be clear , this isn't about profits for the few ; it's about long - term economic growth and freedom for North Dakotans to choose what's best for themselves . Our State deserves a law crafted by people who understand our values , and have firsthand experience navigating the cannabis industry right here in North Dakota . Make your voice count this election day . Vote YES on Measure 5 to strengthen our economy and ensure a safer future of North Dakota . Patrick Murphy Williston ND - Paid for by New Economic Frontier - Whitney Paul , Treasurer