On Tuesday, parents, students, and school administrators gathered at the North Dakota State Capitol to address proposed changes to high school sports transfer rules through House Bill No. 1491. This legislation seeks to simplify the transfer process by removing restrictions on recruitment[...]
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Minnesota weighs cell phone ban in elementary, middle schools
Minnesota lawmakers are weighing a proposal to ban cell phones and smart watches in elementary and middle schools while limiting their use in high school classrooms. Educators shared positive experiences with existing policies at a recent Senate hearing, highlighting reductions in disciplinary[...]
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Armstrong outlines plans for property tax relief, affordable housing and criminal justice reform
Governor Kelly Armstrong is already laying out his vision for North Dakota, just under two months into his term. His administration is prioritizing property tax relief, proposing significant increases to tax credits aimed at easing the financial burden on homeowners. With the[...]
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Lawmaker again targets content in North Dakota libraries
A bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate aims to restrict explicit content in schools and public libraries. Senator Keith Boehm argues that it doesn’t ban books but rather promotes a safer environment for minors by relocating such material to less accessible[...]
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Proposed Bill Seeks to Regulate Land Use Around North Dakota Military Bases; 25 Mile Radius Around Minot Air Force Base
A bill before the North Dakota Legislature, Senate Bill No. 2398, proposes the creation of a Military Compatibility Commission to oversee land use around military installations. The bill defines "military impact zones" to prevent encroachment and regulate development within designated areas surrounding[...]
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ND Senate bill to support towns of 8,500 people or fewer passes on to appropriations
Senate bill 2390 is shaping up to support small towns, specifically those with populations of 8,500 or fewer. The proposed legislation would establish a rural catalyst committee and a grant program, aiming to enhance community projects in areas like art, development, education,[...]
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Free school meals bill advances in North Dakota legislative committee
North Dakota lawmakers are weighing how to fund free school meals, but the debate isn’t about whether to provide them—it’s about where the money should come from. A legislative committee backed using $140 million from the state’s general fund rather than tapping[...]
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State Senate narrowly rejects bill to get rid of eminent domain for landowners
North Dakota lawmakers have rejected a proposal to limit eminent domain for carbon pipelines. The bill, which failed by five votes in the Senate, aimed to prevent companies from using eminent domain to secure land for carbon dioxide transport and underground storage.[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers to discuss adding intelligent design to state science curriculum
North Dakota lawmakers are set to discuss a bill that would mandate the teaching of "intelligent design" in K-12 science classes. This proposal, Senate Bill 2355, aims to classify intelligent design as a legitimate scientific theory alongside evolution. Its supporters, including notable[...]
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Petition for ballot measure on lawmaker salaries, public records withdrawn
A petition to increase transparency in North Dakota’s Legislature has been withdrawn just days after it was filed. The measure aimed to make all lawmaker communications on legislative business public, require conflict-of-interest disclosures, and delay salary increases until the next term. It[...]
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Tenure Ban Removed From Bill, Amended to Include More Frequent Reviews
North Dakota lawmakers are once again debating tenure at the state’s public colleges, but a new amendment would allow it to remain—with stricter oversight. House Bill 1437 originally proposed eliminating tenure at two-year schools, but now calls for updated guidelines and more[...]
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District, state Republican leaders denounce social media post by Rep. Nico Rios
North Dakota Republican leaders recently voiced strong disapproval of Rep. Nico Rios following a controversial social media post they deemed antisemitic. The District 23 NDGOP’s executive committee not only issued a vote of no confidence in Rios but also highlighted a history[...]
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Bill proposes repeal of North Dakota immigration office amid workforce crisis
North Dakota’s workforce shortage is no secret—job openings far outnumber available workers, and businesses across industries are struggling to keep up. Yet, a new bill aims to eliminate the Office of Legal Immigration, a program designed to help employers navigate the complex[...]
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‘Queer drain’ being documented in Montana as legislature advances contentious bills
Home is more than a place—it’s a sense of belonging. For many in Montana’s LGBTQ+ community, that feeling is slipping away. As the state pushes forward with legislation affecting transgender residents, people like Charley Macorn are making the painful decision to leave.[...]
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Port: This is your fault
We like to think of politics as something happening to us, a spectacle we watch from the sidelines. But the truth is harder to swallow: the people in office are a reflection of the people who put them there—or didn’t bother to[...]
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Proposed measure seeks changes to North Dakota legislators’ salaries, public records and lobbying
A proposed constitutional measure in North Dakota aims to shake up legislative transparency, ethics, and accountability. If approved, it would make all communications between legislators about public business open records, prevent lawmakers from receiving state employee benefits, and delay pay raises until[...]