North Dakota’s nearly 20-year old election system will be getting an upgrade. In the recently close legislative session, lawmakers appropriated $12 million to upgrade to new equipment. Dave Thompson with Prairie Public News has the full story that probably won’t change much[...]
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Legislative study would look at filming incentives for North Dakota
Have you observed a movie in the making? For the big Hollywood films, it’s quite a production. Imagine moving a small town’s amount of people to a new location for a couple months. They need food, housing, occasional entertainment. In other words,[...]
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Future of Farming: Fargo claims first automated farm, hoping for support environment that goes with it
What does the future of farming look like? If you’re in the camp that believes the march of technology is unstoppable, than you’re probably willing to bet on automation. Testing that automation in a literal field is a first step to wider[...]
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Game & Fish recaps 2019 Legislative session
The 2019 legislative session wrapped up last week and there was no shortage of bills that impact North Dakota’s outdoor supporters and users. Check out the video below for a recap of the bills that matter to hunting, fishing, and getting outside.[...]
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Burgum: TR Library could bring more improvements to the TR Park
Dave Thompson with Prairie Public Radio has the story on Governor Burgum’s work to further leverage the state’s investment in the TR Library into additional investment and improvements by the National Park Service. [...]Read More... from Burgum: TR Library could bring more[...]
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U.S. scientist urges action to save Lake Winnipeg
Did you know it’s possible to kill a lake? It is; it happened to Lake Erie. And a scientist who studied that catastrophe sees a similar pattern repeating with Lake Winnipeg. Why does it matter in Minot? The culprit is nutrient loading[...]
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North Dakota Legislature approves Social Security income tax break
While the debate over legacy fund uses continues — with one idea being to use it to eliminate income taxes — the legislature made concrete steps toward reforming another tax policy. The bill is through both houses; it establishes a tax exemption[...]
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A sit down with Easton Stick: Former Bison quarterback prepares for NFL Draft
For the second time in the past few years, a North Dakota quarterback has a good chance of being taken in the NFL draft. Easton Stick wrapped up is NCAA career with a national championship. Now, he’s working to take the next[...]
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North Dakota legislative panel votes to give state treasurer larger pay boost
After the pay-freeze of the last biennium, salaries for state employees have been a big topic for the legislature this session. Among the topics under discussion, attempting to equalize salaries for top elected positions. John Hageman has the story on the debate[...]
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North Dakota House passes bill with hopes of easing teacher shortage
North Dakota has a teacher shortage, and the legislature has taken up the problem. Their solution: making it easier to get into teaching — in some cases. The bill approved by the House and now headed to the Senate would allow those[...]
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What Is the Point of the State Board of Higher Education?
Following a week of less than flattering news related to UND President Kennedy’s pursuit of a job in Colorado and the State School of Science’s reporting and procurement practices, Rob Port is wondering what’s the role of the State Board of Higher[...]
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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library sees legislation after bill shuffling, funding rewrite
After a session of politicking, it looks like the legislature and the Governor are inching toward a solution that would see dollars — to be used for operation — delivered to the Teddy Rooosevelt Library project. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune[...]
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Amended resolution would have committee study uses of Legacy Fund earnings
While nothing is set in law yet, the legislature appears headed toward taking time to study how to best use Legacy Fund earnings. The uses of this already-large ($5.6 billion) and still-growing pile of money are sure to be a legislative topic[...]
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Fargo flood protection funding hanging over legislature
The project costs have ballooned to more than $2.5 billion and the locals want a commitment of $870 million from the state. Currently, the House has made a commitment to a little over $700 million. Dave Thomas with Prairie Public News has[...]
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Task force recommends three-board governance model for higher ed
The Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education has concluded their work. Their recommendation: a three-board governance models that tasks one board to each research university and one board to the regional and community college network throughout the state. Read the full news[...]
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ND highway fatalities at 8-year low through 1st half of 2018
Through the first half of 2018, traffic fatalities are at their lowest level in eight years. With the launch of the Governor’s Vision Zero initiative last year, the goal for traffic fatalities was set at the perfect-world goal of none. So, while[...]