Governor Kelly Armstrong supports school choice—but not this version of it. On Wednesday, he vetoed House Bill 1540, which would’ve offered public funds for private school tuition based on family income. His reason? The bill left out most North Dakota families, especially[...]
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Hot Springs County GOP sues Wyoming Republican Party for allegedly ‘interfering’ in local elections
When party rules collide with state law, things can get messy—even in Wyoming. After holding local elections by the book, leaders of the Hot Springs County GOP say they’re being overruled by their own state party. Now they’ve gone to court, alleging[...]
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Judge blasts Army Corps for pipeline protests, orders $28M in damages to North Dakota
A federal judge has ruled the U.S. government must pay North Dakota nearly $28 million for its handling of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests 2016-2017. The state sued following the protests, claiming the Army Corps of Engineers failed to enforce rules on[...]
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Lawmakers ask for $50 million for Theodore Roosevelt library
Lawmakers in North Dakota’s House are weighing in on a request for an extra $50 million to support the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library’s long-term operations. The ask is part of the broader commerce budget, and while the library continues rising in the[...]
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State Opens Grant Applications For Community Learning
State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Wednesday announced the beginning of competition for about $3.5 million in 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants for the 2025-26 school year. The 21st CCLCs offer opportunities outside of regular school hours for student learning and[...]
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Term Limits Make the Case on Second Thoughts
A few short years ago, the voters of North Dakota imposed term limits on North Dakota legislators. I voted against that measure, being of the opinion that voters have an opportunity at every election to limit the terms of serving legislators by[...]
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Conference committee on property tax bill meets
North Dakota lawmakers have started hashing out the details of a new property tax relief bill, and while there’s agreement on some fronts, the toughest questions are still ahead. The House wants to bump the primary residence credit to $1,650—$200 more than[...]
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North Dakota House passes $30 million incentive for ag facilities, moves to governor’s desk
North Dakota is rolling out the welcome mat for major ag development, with the Legislature approving a $30 million incentive bill aimed at jumpstarting projects like the proposed Agristo potato processing plant in Grand Forks. The funding would come in two stages—after[...]
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SD grassland enthusiasts hope for a native plant rebirth
April is National Native Plant Month, an observance at the core of South Dakota’s identity. People wanting to protect the state’s beloved grasslands encourage landowners in urban and rural areas to set aside growing space. South Dakota’s prairies often conjure up images of[...]
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Rare earth minerals seen as a rare opportunity in North Dakota
North Dakota might be sitting on a treasure trove—one layered right into its coal seams. Lawmakers are refining their approach to rare earth mineral development, hoping to position the state as a key domestic source for the high-demand materials used in electronics[...]
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Alabama Senate passes bills requiring device filters, app store age checks for minors
Keeping kids safe online isn’t just a parental challenge—it’s increasingly becoming a legislative priority. In Alabama, the Senate has passed two new bills that would require built-in filters on smartphones and age verification for app stores. The idea is simple: if a[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers advance private school voucher bill
North Dakota’s education landscape is shifting—fast. Lawmakers have advanced a private school voucher bill and signed off on the introduction of public charter schools, signaling a new era of school choice. Supporters say these changes put power in the hands of parents.[...]
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North Dakota Invites Artists to Create in State Parks
What happens when you give an artist a cabin in a state park and a week to explore? North Dakota is ready to find out. Applications are open for the Artist in Residency program, a collaboration between the Parks & Recreation Department[...]
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Wisconsin governor can lock in 400-year school funding increase using a veto, state Supreme Court says
Two years ago, Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers used a uniquely powerful partial veto to turn a two-year school funding increase into a 400-year guarantee. It raised eyebrows then—but now the state Supreme Court has weighed in. In a 4-3 decision, the court[...]
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From Ice to Open Water
It was March 7 when my old friend and game warden Cory Erck called on a Friday afternoon. While I was working indoors at a sport show, he was out patrolling his district. After the usual pleasantries, we compared notes—from the boat[...]
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Viewpoint: North Dakota newspapers thankful for legislative votes
Cecile Wehrman leads the North Dakota Newspaper Association, and she’s spent the legislative session keeping an eye on efforts that could weaken the public’s access to government information. In her view, this year brought good news. Lawmakers across party lines rejected proposals[...]