Rob Port with InForum reads the tea leaves in this political commentary, and what he sees is an important election. It won’t feature high-profile races for governor or U.S. Senate, but beneath that quiet surface may be a major turning point. With[...]
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Armstrong eyes Jan. 21 as tentative date for special legislative session
Gov. Kelly Armstrong today informed legislative leaders that he has identified Jan. 21 as the tentative date for a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly to act on anticipated federal funding for North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program.North Dakota submitted its[...]
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New cellphone ban has helped students focus and connect, says Grand Forks Central High School principal
We all know that little buzz in our pocket is a constant distraction—and our students are no different. This year, North Dakota implemented a statewide "bell-to-bell" cellphone ban, taking devices out of students' hands for the entire school day, including lunch and[...]
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Becker announces bid for North Dakota Legislature
Former North Dakota State Senator Rick Becker is stepping back into the political arena, this time aiming to return to the Legislature he once served. After last year’s loss in the U.S. House race, Becker says the path forward is clearer at[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers dig into subsidizing online college classes for out-of-state students
Representatives of North Dakota colleges on Wednesday espoused the value of offering online classes, even to students who may never set foot in the state. State lawmakers have been trying to assess the value of providing state funding to online programs serving[...]
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Upcoming North Dakota special session expected to be ‘rubber stamp’ for federal health care funds
North Dakota lawmakers are preparing for a special session in January — but their hands will be mostly tied. The session’s purpose is to formally accept roughly $500 million in federal funds for rural health care, yet how that money is spent[...]
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North Dakota Legislative Council adopts Meta AI to speed bill summarizations
North Dakota’s Legislature is getting a digital assistant of its own. Faced with the task of summarizing more than a thousand bills each session, the Legislative Council is turning to Meta’s open-source AI model, LLaMA 3.2, to handle the workload in hours[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers build wish list for $500M federal rural health care grant
A committee of North Dakota lawmakers this week began sifting through an ocean of recommendations for how to spend a $500 million federal rural health care grant as the state races to meet a Nov. 5 application deadline. The state will have[...]
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North Dakota legislative leaders expect special session for federal rural health care dollars
North Dakota lawmakers are preparing for a rare windfall: $500 million in federal funding aimed at strengthening rural health care over the next five years. The money comes through a new national program designed to offset Medicaid cuts and support services like[...]
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State lawmakers select consultant for term limits study after questioning its need
North Dakota lawmakers chose a consultant to conduct a study on the effects of the state’s term limits law, but some lawmakers questioned the need for the study at all. Members of the Legislative Procedure and Arrangements Committee heard presentations Tuesday from[...]
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ND income tax revenue to drop over $100M because of Big Beautiful Bill
North Dakota is bracing for a $130 million drop in income tax revenue over the next two years, the result of federal changes tucked into the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The cuts extend Trump-era tax relief while adding new breaks[...]
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Data center operations in North Dakota save nearly $41 million through state tax exemptions
North Dakota’s bet on data centers is paying out big. A state sales tax exemption tailored to the industry saved operators nearly $41 million over the past year, reflecting more than $800 million in equipment purchases. State officials say the policy has[...]
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As Maine wrestles with internet privacy, another state’s law could provide insight
Maine lawmakers are once again wrestling with how far to go in protecting online privacy. At the heart of the debate is whether to adopt strict limits on what data companies can collect — a model just implemented in Maryland — or[...]
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Homelessness increases in North Dakota as population, housing costs also rise
Homelessness is no longer confined to the margins of North Dakota’s largest cities—it’s showing up in every county, carried by families and individuals caught in rising rents and limited housing options. Lawmakers have started digging into the issue, hearing from service providers[...]
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Company selected to lay groundwork for nuclear power in North Dakota
North Dakota is taking its first real steps toward exploring nuclear power, and the job will be led by a Canadian firm with expertise in small modular reactors. Nucleon Energy has been tapped to study whether nuclear could be part of the[...]