You want a quick overview of everything that happened in the 2015 legislative session? Check out the news release from Governor Dalrymple’s office below. — Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today said North Dakota’s 64th Legislative Assembly was[...]
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Fire Emergency Extended Through May 8
— Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today extended a statewide fire emergency through May 8 to protect against fire outbreaks. Dalrymple said the state’s county commissioners should assess their counties’ fire threat and be prepared to authorize a[...]
Williston Area Recreation Center Awarded ‘Tourism Attraction of the Year’
With more than 400,000 visits in the first year, the Williston Area Recreation Center has proven a remarkable success. That success was recognized last weekend at Governor Dalrymple’s Tourism Awards. Photo Courtesy of JLG Architects. [...]Read More... from Williston Area Recreation Center Awarded[...]
Watch Online: Smithsonian’s Aerial America Series on The Dakotas
Take in the soaring views above a state that inspired a future president, launched the country’s first millionaire, and kept a dark, rich secret under its expansive prairies for centuries. This lofty journey over North Dakota highlights the Roughrider State’s grand beauty…[...]
2015 Session: Final Tax Relief Adds up to Nearly $400 Million
— Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple joined legislators today to announce the passage of nearly $400 million in additional tax relief for the people of North Dakota as well as meaningful reform to the state’s property tax system.[...]
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Game & Fish: Kids Boating Course, Becoming and Outdoors Women
With the summer season coming up, there are a few events ND Game and fish want you to have on your radar. Get the full news releases below. Kids Aged 13-15 Are Required to Take Boaters Education Course Boat owners are reminded[...]
State Recreation Budget to Absorb Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
It looks like the state of North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department will be taking over the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Washburn from the nonprofit foundation that has previously operated it. [...]Read More... from State Recreation Budget to Absorb Lewis[...]
ND Voters: Should Lawmakers Live in the District They Represent?
The 2015 legislature has decided to put the question to you the voter. Should lawmakers be required to live in the district they represent? You’ll decide next year at the ballot box. [...]Read More... from ND Voters: Should Lawmakers Live in the[...]
ND Joins in Legal Action Against BLM over Fracking
The State of North Dakota has been admitted into a legal action against the Bureau of Land Management over new rules regulating fracking on federal lands. Details from KMOT News. [...]Read More... from ND Joins in Legal Action Against BLM over Fracking
Gov. Dalrymple Signs Student Due Process Bill
From here forward, students and North Dakota Universities will have the right to be represented by an attorney when facing school disciplinary boards. Governor Dalrymple signed Senate Bill 2150 into law yesterday. [...]Read More... from Gov. Dalrymple Signs Student Due Process Bill
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New Governor’s Residence Gets Approval from House, Sent to Governor
It looks like Governor of North Dakota may be getting a new residence on the capitol grounds — unless Governor Dalrymple chooses not to sign the bill. The bill allocates $4million from to the project that’s contingent on raising another $1 million[...]
Dalrymple Appoints Brett Johnson to State Board of Higher Education
A junior from UND has been appointed as the student representative to the State Board of Higher Education. Read the full news release below. — Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today appointed Brett Johnson, a junior at the University[...]
State Industrial Commission Grants Flaring Relief
XTO Energy was granted a flaring exception on 89 of 143 requested wells by the Sate Industrial Commission. Oil producers are required to capture 77% of natural gas produced during drilling and recovery; XTO sought an exception because of difficulty getting easements[...]
Dalrymple Signs Bill for Enhanced Pipeline Safety
— Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today signed into law House Bill 1358, legislation that will strengthen the state’s regulatory oversight of gathering pipelines for produced water and crude oil. The bill includes enhancements for the prevention and[...]
Dalrymple Signs Bill Establishing State Grant Program for Early Childhood Education
— Official News Release, Governor Dalrymple — Gov. Jack Dalrymple today signed into law Senate Bill 2151, establishing a state grant program for early childhood education. The bill provides $3 million in state grants to certified pre-kindergarten programs that serve low-income children.[...]
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Hoeven: Canadian Pacific Railway Commits to Keeping Key Crossing in Enderlin Open
Enderlin, a small town in SE North Dakota took on Canadian Pacific in a short-lived federal lawsuit last fall, the issue — trains sitting in town blocking crossings. The suit was quickly dropped, but it appears a compromise has been reached after[...]