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Governor Dalrymple: 2015 Legislative Recap

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[...]

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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…[...]

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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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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

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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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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[...]

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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[...]