Starting next year, North Dakota will have a new law in place that covers local zoning restrictions for animal feedlots. The bill’s passage follows a spirited debate about the presence of industrial agriculture in small towns. Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed a bill drafted in[...]
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North Dakota governor signs bill banning approval, ranked choice voting in elections
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong has signed a bill banning ranked-choice and approval voting across the state, ending the use of alternative voting systems in all elections. Supporters say the move will ensure consistency and protect trust in the electoral process. The[...]
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North Dakota Senate passes bill to standardize election laws, remove power from localities
North Dakota is moving to put all elections under one rulebook — the state’s. A new bill advancing through the Legislature would prevent cities and counties, even those with home rule authority, from setting election laws that conflict with state standards. Supporters[...]
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Library content bill narrowly passes North Dakota House
A bill requiring school and public libraries to relocate content deemed “sexually explicit” passed the House on a 49-45 vote Monday after nearly 90 minutes of debate. Senate Bill 2307, sponsored by Sen. Keith Boehm, R-Mandan, would allow people who challenge library[...]
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Lawmakers pass ban on approval, ranked-choice voting in North Dakota
Fargo voters embraced approval voting years ago, hoping for a fairer, more representative local election process. Now, that experiment may be coming to an end. Lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban approval and ranked-choice voting statewide—despite Fargo’s clear support for[...]
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Bill to ban student cellphone use fails in ND Senate; House expected to take up issue Monday
A push to ban student cellphones statewide during the school day fell short in the North Dakota Senate this week, despite support from Governor Kelly Armstrong. The proposal, House Bill 1160, aimed to keep devices locked away from first bell to last.[...]
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Port: Just pass the Armstrong property tax plan already
A rare thing is happening in North Dakota politics: a big property tax relief bill is moving forward with real momentum. HB1176 would deliver meaningful savings to homeowners, renters, and seniors—while putting a cap on how much local governments can raise taxes.[...]
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Local versus state zoning for transmission lines debated at North Dakota Legislature
North Dakota landowners complained about eroding property rights and advocated for local government control Friday as they testified against a bill to take zoning decisions for electrical transmission lines away from local governments and give them to the state. An Otter Tail[...]
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Minnesota Lawmakers Push Housing Reforms to Address Shortage
Minnesota’s housing crisis is pushing lawmakers to take another run at zoning reform. A bipartisan group has introduced bills that would make it easier to build duplexes, townhomes, and apartments by limiting city restrictions that developers say drive up costs. Local governments,[...]
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Norway to Allow Cities to Set Zero Emission Transport Zones (And Why it Matters in Minot)
The Norwegian government is taking steps to reduce transportation-related emissions by enabling cities to establish zero-emission zones. These zones would restrict access to high-emission vehicles, encouraging the use of electric and hydrogen-powered transport. To make this possible, the Ministry of Transport has[...]
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Wisconsin: GOAT Committee (State Version of DOGE) sent after local government diversity efforts
A newly formed Wisconsin Assembly committee, dubbed the GOAT Committee, is already making waves before even holding its first meeting. Vice Chair Rep. Shae Sortwell has launched an investigation into diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in local governments, requesting five years’[...]
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North Dakota Legislature passes one, fails three bills on election laws in the state
North Dakota lawmakers are drawing a clear line when it comes to who controls election laws. The Legislature passed House Bill 1307, reinforcing state authority over local election rules, effectively barring counties and cities—including home rule jurisdictions—from making independent changes. Supporters argue[...]
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Fargo area leaders urge local control as state works on property tax reform
Property tax relief is on the table in North Dakota, but local leaders are raising concerns about how a proposed 3% cap on annual levy increases could impact fast-growing communities. While supporters see it as a step toward easing the tax burden,[...]
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Controversial zoning bill dies in North Dakota Senate
A bill that would have tied local infrastructure funding to support for state-approved energy and agricultural projects failed in the North Dakota Senate. Lawmakers rejected the measure 19-27 after a debate over local control and economic priorities. Supporters argued that communities benefiting[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers make recommendations on zoning, data centers
Lawmakers in North Dakota are wrestling with how much control local governments should have over energy projects—and the debate is heating up. A proposal to withhold infrastructure funds from communities that challenge state-approved projects faced resistance in the Senate Energy Committee, with[...]
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North Dakota House passes ban on ranked choice, approval voting in state elections
North Dakota lawmakers are once again stepping in to override Fargo’s approach to elections. The House has passed a bill banning ranked choice and approval voting statewide, putting Fargo’s voter-approved system on the chopping block. Supporters of the ban argue that elections[...]