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[...]
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Amid continued statewide housing shortfalls, some hope for renewed efforts
North Dakota’s housing shortage isn’t just about numbers on a page—it’s about whether communities can grow, businesses can hire, and families can put down roots. While the governor pushed for more than $100 million in funding, the legislature trimmed it to $35[...]
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Port: North Dakota is not prepared for this gambling boom
North Dakota’s gambling landscape has transformed from small blackjack tables in corner bars to a booming, $2.4 billion industry driven by electronic pull tabs. Supporters point to charities as the beneficiaries, but critics see nonprofits operating more like casinos with tax exemptions.[...]
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New legislative committee seeks to advance solutions for strained rural emergency services
North Dakota fire departments and ambulance services are understaffed and facing financial constraints while at the same time responding to more calls and serving large areas, emergency responders told lawmakers Wednesday. The Legislature has a new interim committee, the Emergency Response Services[...]
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Grand Forks Rep. Emily O’Brien resigns her legislative spot to take job with state Health and Human Services
Emily O’Brien is stepping away from the North Dakota Legislature after eight years to take on a new role as deputy commissioner of the state Department of Health and Human Services. The Grand Forks lawmaker, first elected in 2016, said her work[...]
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Port: A deep dive into how the sausage gets made in North Dakota
A new podcast is pulling back the curtain on how $740,000 in North Dakota film grants were awarded — and the picture isn’t pretty. The $740,000 Question, produced by filmmaker-turned-whistleblower Matt Fern, uses records, emails, and legislative audio to show how a[...]
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North Dakota Commerce to eliminate extra legislative session pay as state begins DOGE effort
The North Dakota Department of Commerce immediately identified a cost saving Wednesday during the first meeting of the state’s DOGE task force – eliminating bonuses paid to employees during the legislative session. Twenty-nine Commerce employees received pay adjustments totaling $122,000 attributed to[...]
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Reviewing the 202 Legislative Session Impacts on North Dakota Outdoors
Many hunters and anglers understand the work of the Game and Fish Department—from game wardens checking hunting and fishing licenses and keeping everyone outdoors safe, to fisheries biologists stocking and surveying lakes, to wildlife biologists and land managers maintaining and enhancing habitat,[...]
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Blackout plates coming to North Dakota drivers Aug. 1
Starting August 1, North Dakota drivers looking to add a little style to their ride will have a new option: blackout license plates. The minimalist black-and-white design, already popular in neighboring states, has generated plenty of buzz, with eager drivers lighting up[...]
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‘No manual on how to do this’: How is ND preparing for sweeping changes to property taxation?
North Dakota’s property tax overhaul is reshaping local budgets, and rural communities are feeling the squeeze. While homeowners are set to receive substantial relief — credits that could wipe out tax bills for some — cities and counties face tight new limits[...]
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North Dakota schools finalize phone-free plans ahead of fall deadline
North Dakota’s schools are heading into a new era this fall: bell-to-bell cell phone bans. From Casselton to Devils Lake, superintendents like Morgan Forness and Ned Clooten are working out the logistics — where to store phones, how to manage exceptions, and[...]
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State-imposed tax cap creates challenge for some entities
Minot and other local governments are feeling the squeeze from a new state mandate capping property tax increases at 3%. City Manager Harold Stewart says the cuts needed to stay under the cap — from staff reductions to deferred equipment and infrastructure[...]