The House Education Committee heard testimony yesterday on the Common Core debate and the bill that’s moving through the legislature. Amy Sisk has details on the passionate discussion and the details on the bill. [...]Read More... from Experts, education community debate anti-Common[...]
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As Oil Flood Ebbs, N.D. Again Faces Austerity
In his weekly column for the Grand Forks Herald, Minot’s Rob Port of Say Anything Blog comments on the newly unfamiliar requirement of being a North Dakota legislator — having to make hard decisions and occasionally say no. [...]Read More... from As[...]
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Bill requiring N.D. Legislature to Split Session over Two Years Fails
A bill intended to split the 80 days the North Dakota Legislature is allowed to meet into a 50 day session in odd-numbered years and a 30 day session in even-numbered years failed in the Senate by a vote of 19-28. [...]
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Oil Extraction Tax Reduction For New Wells Announced
It’s official, the first oil-tax reduction price trigger has been reached. Full news release follows below. — Official News Release, ND Tax Commissioner — Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger announced an oil extraction tax rate reduction for new wells today at a news[...]
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House Passes Bill Allowing Earlier Alcohol Sales On Sundays
The law allows for 11:00 am sales rather than noon, and it only narrowly passed in the House 49-42. Rob Port at Say Anything Blog has more details and the common sense commentary on the subject. [...]Read More... from House Passes Bill[...]
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Legislature to Wrestle with Multiple Income Tax Proposals
There are lots of income tax related bills on the legislative agenda this session, Jessica Holdman from the Bismarck Tribune provides a nice overview of the bills and informative commentary from State Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger. [...]Read More... from Legislature to Wrestle[...]
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Legislative Week: Common Core, Medical Marijuana, the First Oil Price Tax Trigger
A couple controversial issues on the docket in Bismarck this week. AP Writer James MacPherson provides the rundown and more background at Bakken.com. [...]Read More... from Legislative Week: Common Core, Medical Marijuana, the First Oil Price Tax Trigger
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Surge Bill Hot Topic at Legislative Forum
Minot area lawmakers have been holding biweekly meetings to keep you and I updated on what’s happening in Bismarck. Oil-impact spending was a popular topic at yesterday’s forum, and KX News has details on that and other topics covered including flood protection. [...]Read More...[...]
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New Bill May Spark Hemp Production in ND
Industrial hemp has long been stigmatized both socially and legally because of its close association with marijuana, but a bill in front of the 2015 legislature would help clear the path for agriculture producers interested in growing the product. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Fargo Officials Make Pitch for $120 Million for Flood Protection
The $120 million requested from the state is not for the Fargo flood diversion project, it’s for flood protection needs prior to the diversion project and would be used for engineering and legal fees, right of way acquisition, land purchases, home buyouts and[...]
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Governor Dalrymple Signs Civics Bill
It’s official, the bill requiring high school students to pass a civics exam similar to one required to become a naturalized citizen prior to graduating is now law. [...]Read More... from Governor Dalrymple Signs Civics Bill
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Funding for Rural Flood Program Discussed in Senate Committee
Funding for one of the likely first steps in the Souris Valley flood protection plan, the StARR program, was the topic in a Senate Committee meeting Thursday. Senator David O’Connell proposed raising the funding level by $11 million to $121 million total.[...]
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Oil Patch Surge Funding Passes in Senate
The oil-patch spending bill has grown to more than $1.1 billion, yet it sailed through the Senate nearly unopposed, passing 44-2. The bill is designed fast-track funding for the oil-impacted western part of the state so projects can get underway first thing[...]
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Revised Forecast Predicts $4 billion Drop in N.D. Oil and Gas Tax Revenue
Legislators will be working off a newly revised revenue forecast as they plan the budget for the next biennium. Lower oil prices and a lower tax rate for oil producers (as a result of the lower prices) will result in $4 billion[...]
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Bill to Encourage Use of Natural Gas Vehicles
The bill would provide financial incentives to retail locations that install natural gas filling equipment and grants to consumers who purchase or convert vehicles to run on natural gas. Full details from Bakken.com. [...]Read More... from Bill to Encourage Use of Natural[...]
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Commentary on Keeping Schools Safe
A few bills on school safety are working through the legislature. One bill would provide funding for school resource officers, another would allow for specially permitted concealed weapons. For more details and some valuable commentary check out Rob Port’s thoughts at Say[...]