Navigating the tricky terrain of public transparency versus privacy, Minot city officials are pressing for changes to North Dakota’s open records law. Their recent experience with the high-profile internal police investigation highlights the need for confidentiality in certain personnel matters. City Manager[...]
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Longtime senator reflects on 36 years
Karen Krebsbach is stepping away from the North Dakota Senate after 36 years, leaving behind a legacy of respect and bipartisan cooperation that defined her tenure. Known for her steady, respectful approach, Krebsbach navigated the political tides with grace, winning admiration from[...]
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Property tax reform leads long list of legislative to-dos
The upcoming North Dakota legislative session, starting January 7, is setting the stage for a critical showdown on property tax reform. With over 50 proposals on the table, both seasoned and new legislators are gearing up for a complex debate. The aim?[...]
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Free virtual event to highlight legislative advocacy
Frustrated by the world around you but don’t know what to do about it? This may be a soft solution. On Saturday, a free virtual event, Amplify North Dakota, will show you how to effectively engage with lawmakers as the legislative session[...]
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Local control vanishes when lawmakers think they alone can fix problems
Let’s dive into a Wyoming tale of local control—or the lack thereof—where state lawmakers, often advocates for small government, seem eager to dictate local policies. This time, their efforts to streamline regulations inadvertently tied up the progress of local governance. The Regulatory[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers discuss changing conflict of interest rules
North Dakota legislative committees approved changes to their conflict of interest rules on Monday that aim to make the process easier for lawmakers to understand and to address concerns about transparency. The proposed amendments will undergo further discussion Tuesday, and go before[...]
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Term Limits Will Force New Lawmakers Into Mix Sooner
The North Dakota Legislature is preparing newer lawmakers for upcoming sessions with an emphasis on rapid skill development due to term limits. These limits, approved by voters in 2022, cap lawmakers at eight years each in the House and Senate, significantly impacting[...]
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Legislative Staff Grows Amid New Demands From Term Limits
The Legislative Management Committee meets Nov. 13, 2024, in the House chamber. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) Three full-time staff will join North Dakota Legislative Council ahead of the 2025 session, with more hiring on the horizon if lawmakers approve the council’s plan[...]
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Which States Will Win the Doctors?
For half of you, this may be hard. Imagine you’re a 30-year-old woman. But you’re not just any woman. Eight years ago, you got your undergraduate degree in biology; it was the recommended major for those pursuing a career in medicine. After[...]
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House Appropriations Subcommittee Says ‘Do Pass’ on Tuition Freeze for ND Universities
A House Appropriations subcommittee is supporting a bill that would deliver a tuition freeze at North Dakota’s colleges and universities for the next two years. The bill would cost taxpayers approximately $47 million but would keep North Dakota competitive with neighboring states[...]
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House Passes Raw Milk Bill
The ND House delivered a win to food freedom advocates Monday. House Bill 1515 allows dairy farms to sell raw, unpasteurized milk straight off the farm, but restrict dairies from selling raw product to grocery stores or wholesalers. The bill passed by[...]
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Minot Legislators address hot topics at forum
Members of the public and some of Minot’s local legislators came together Saturday morning for a legislative update and forum at the North Dakota State Fair Center. Library books, property taxes, four-lane highways, flood protection — the list of topics covered is[...]
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North Dakota House says no to guns in bars, public buildings, colleges, other gun bills pass
Limits to where you can carry your gun will remain on the books in North Dakota for another two years, at least. The ND House voted down several bills related to the expansion of gun-carrying rights including on college campuses, public buildings,[...]
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Legislative Round Up, February 19, 2023
North Dakota’s legislature meets once every two years, and our state Constitution requires they complete their business in 80 days or less. It means when they’re in session, they’re working and making news. Here’s a round-up of the latest from the legislature.[...]
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North Dakota lawmakers toss bills to boost campaign finance transparency; two others still in the process
Do you want to know who’s funneling money into what North Dakota issues and campaigns? The North Dakota legislature has a long tradition of saying you don’t need that information, but money targeting Republicans in the last election cycle has made for[...]
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Legislators Choose Themselves Over Librarians as Library Curators
How should oversee the collections in our local library? The ND House has spoken; they should. House Bill 1205 spells out new terms for what can and cannot exist in North Dakota libraries. The bill defines ‘explicit sexual material’ and says no[...]