Commentary: This story is dying after the bill to extend the deadline failed in committee, but the article outlines some difficult-to-believe claims about the resources being used by UND staff regarding the current nickname. Perhaps the Universty System does need an overhaul.[...]
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Do We Need a Privacy Policy for State University Students?
The president of Odney Advertising believes university student phone numbers and email addresses are fair game when it comes to open records requests. Odney used the public records loophole to obtain email addresses and send 96,000 emails during the last election. [...]
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Committee Votes Down Bill to Delay New UND Nickname
U.N.D.’s plan to adopt a new nickname will proceed as scheduled after a bill in the Legislature that would have extended the deadline for choosing a new nickname was voted down in committee. [...]Read More... from Committee Votes Down Bill to Delay[...]
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Students Civic Test Bill Clears Hurdle
Do you think high school students should know a little about the way our country works before they graduate? If the answer is yes, you’ll be happy that the bill in front of the 2015 Legislature is moving out of committee. [...]Read[...]
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Bill Addresses Fentanyl Derivative
Legislators are acting quickly to tackle the Fentanyl drug issue recently reported by he Grand Forks Herald. Rep. David Hogue (R-Minot) sponsored the bill that would add the drug to the State’s most severe drug category. [...]Read More... from Bill Addresses Fentanyl Derivative
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Legislative Resolution Calls For Study Of Local Budget Transparency
Do lawmakers and the public need more transparency from local governments? A legislative resolution calling for just that got a unanimous ‘do pass’ recommendation from the Senate Political Subdivisions Committee. [...]Read More... from Legislative Resolution Calls For Study Of Local Budget Transparency
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State Legislature Takes Up UND Nickname Again
House bill 1155, sponsored by Rep. Scott Louser of Minot would extend the moratorium on choosing a new U.N.D. nickname through 2017. [...]Read More... from State Legislature Takes Up UND Nickname Again
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Legislation Would Give Students Right to an Attorney
A proposed bill would give students more rights when it comes to discipline within the State’s university system… specifically the right to have an attorney present at hearings as a official legal representative. [...]Read More... from Legislation Would Give Students Right to[...]
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North Dakotans Divided on Education Standards
Are you confused by what the common core debate is all about? This article from Jennifer Johnson writing for the Dickinson Press provides a good overview of the issue. [...]Read More... from North Dakotans Divided on Education Standards
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ND Lawmakers Will Consider Bill Legalizing Concealed Carry In Schools
The requirements for the permit would be significant including training with local law enforcement, but it might be an alternative to placing resource officers in schools. The bill is sponsored by Representative Dwight Kiefert of Valley City. [...]Read More... from ND Lawmakers[...]
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ND Chief Justice Addresses Legislature, Asks for More Judges & Staff
Chief Justice Gerald VandWalle spoke before the Legislature on Wednesday. The message: we need more help in the form of people. VandeWalle called for four new judges and 15 additional staff members to help, particularly in oil-impacted counties. [...]Read More... from ND Chief[...]
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ND Association of Counties Oppose Making Property Taxes Available Online
It’s a bill that would make it easier to search who owns what, and what taxes are paid on each property. Ward County does not have this service available online but would be required to provide it if the bill passes. [...]Read[...]
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2015 Legislature to Take Up the Way We Fill Vacated Senate & House Seats
This story a couple days ago, and it’s no surprise the issue is getting politicized. Rob Port offers his thoughts, but the last sentence is most important, “… reform was inspired by the immediate politics of 2016, but even if that’s true[...]
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Oil Country Funding Gets Top Billing at Legislative Session
The 2015 Legislature will convene on Tuesday, and oil country funding will be a popular topic throughout the session. Get a breakdown of the major issues and the potential impact of dropping oil prices on the session from Mike Nowatzki. [...]Read More... from[...]
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Tensions Build in North Dakota over Common Core Education Standards
Say the words ‘Common Core’ and you’ll likely get a response in one way or another. And it looks like the issue will be addressed in the upcoming legislative session. [...]Read More... from Tensions Build in North Dakota over Common Core Education Standards
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Should State Universities Be Protecting Students Personal Info?
During the last election, Odney Advertising submitted a public information request seeking the release of names, addresses, phone numbers, and email for the state’s 48,000 higher ed students; the information was used for political purpose. A proposed bill would remove much of[...]