Governor Dalrymple made it official this afternoon. The surge funding for the oil-impacted west is on the way, construction projects will be able to get underway this spring. The bill includes $32 million for Minot. The full news release from the Governor’s[...]
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Surge Funding Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk
The surge funding bill is past the legislative branch and now in the hands of the State’s top executive. Governor Dalrymple is expected to sign the bill tomorrow. It includes $32 million in surge funding for Minot. [...]Read More... from Surge Funding[...]
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Non-Discrimination Bill Passes in North Dakota Senate
BISMARCK –– A bill that would protect the state’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered community from discrimination in the workplace and housing was passed by the North Dakota Senate on Tuesday afternoon. The vote was a close one for Senate Bill 2279,[...]
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Minot Resident’s Organize in Support of Non Discrimination Bill
MINOT –– With news that Senate Bill 2279 would soon be on the Senate floor, many LGBT allies and activists throughout the state sprang into action. On Monday evening, grassroots efforts took place in Minot, Grand Forks, Fargo, and Bismarck, as they[...]
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Senate Passes Pipeline Oversight Bill
Senate Bill 2374 would require operators of gathering pipelines installed after April 1, 2016, to file engineering design drawings and a certificate of an independent inspection, with the state Industrial Commission setting the standards. It passed unanimously in the Senate; the House[...]
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Property Tax Reform Bill Clears ND Senate
It’s an 86-page bill intended to reform and simplify the property tax system. Senate Bill 2144 would set levy limits for cities, counties, townships and other taxing authorities while giving them more flexibility in how property tax dollars are spent. [...]Read More...[...]
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ND Senate OKs study of new governor’s residence after stripping funding
In order to keep it alive, the sponsor of a bill to build new Governor’s mansion removed the funding and turned it into a study that will look at the idea in more detail. The bill still needs to be approved by[...]
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North Dakota House kills medical marijuana bill
House Bill 1430 failed 26-67; it would have allowed medical use of marijuana in North Dakota. More details and commentary from legislators from Mike Nowatzki. [...]Read More... from North Dakota House kills medical marijuana bill
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Legislative Commitee Approves Performance Audits of University Foundations
Consider it fallout from the Dickinson State Foundation scandal that is still being sorted out, but the NDSU & UND Foundations are considering challenging the decision on the basis of constitutionality. [...]Read More... from Legislative Commitee Approves Performance Audits of University[...]
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State Should Study Taking Over Property Taxes
Tax reform is is the eternal topic, and Minot’ Scott Louser is encouraging the legislature to study the impact of reform that would see the State assume property tax payments. Read his thoughts on the proposed reform and need for the study[...]
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Commentary: There Is A Real Need For Legislative Studies
Occasionally, and on important issues, Legislators need the opportunity to take a long look and discover the nuance before acting on an issue. So says Rod St. Aubyn, a former Legislator writing at Say Anything Blog. [...]Read More... from Commentary: There Is A[...]
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Bill Would Allow Minors into Bars with Conditions
Would you like the option of taking your kids into the bar with you if the bar happens to be the only place to have a meal? If then answer is yes, there’s a bill in the Legislature you might like. Details[...]
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Common Core Bill Gets Do-Not-Pass Recommendation
The House Education Committee gave the bill that would require North Dakota drop Common Core education standards a do-not-pass recommendation. [...]Read More... from Common Core Bill Gets Do-Not-Pass Recommendation
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Fate of Rice Lake Heads to ND Legislature
The Rice Lake Board met with the Ward County Commission Tuesday. The result — an appeal to state lawmakers for funding to help raise the grade of the road and develop a permanent solution for the rising lake. The estimated cost, $15 million.[...]
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Resolution Would Require Lawmakers to Live in District
Yes, you read that headline correctly. We do not, at present, require our state legislators to remain residents of the districts in which they were elected in order to serve, but lawmakers are looking to close that loophole. [...]Read More... from Resolution[...]
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Bill Allowing Concealed Weapons in N.D. Schools Passes House
Passing in the House on a 53-38 vote, bill that would allow concealed weapons in schools provided the carrier has the proper permit and the governing body of the school approves. HB 1195 will now move to the Senate. [...]Read More...[...]