NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE
THE NEW FORTY Common sense delivered by Dr. Thomas Jacobsen...
Today I want to utilize my blog to both applaud a good citizen and to further spread his thoughtful words. I know my blog readers extend far beyond my local area and beyond North Dakota. I also recogn...
Posted on 5/5/13 at 7:16 PM
COMPASS POINTS: NEWS FROM THE GREAT OUTDOORS WITH HERALD OUTDOOR WRITER BRAD DOKKEN Proposed new N.D. Outdoor Heritage Fund initiated measure to get hearing Thursday
The North Dakota Wildlife Federation and other conservation advocates in the state are asking people who care about the states natural resources and the wild places that remain to get behind a new pro...
Posted on 3/1/13 at 4:47 PM
THE DULLUM FILE George Longmire
Even though he lived a very long time, I was saddened to learn of George Longmire's death this morning. He died Sunday at a Chaska, Minnesota retirement home at the age of 96. He served in the North...
Posted on 3/30/12 at 2:05 PM
THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Latest bills signed by the governor
BISMARCK--Here are some more bills signed into law by Gov. Jack Dalrymple late last week. 1041: relating to a nurse aide registry, individuals exempt from regulation by the state board of nursing, an...
Posted on 5/2/11 at 1:00 PM
RENEW ND Minneapolis finds that as bicycle use climbs, rate of crashes with vehicles falls
Why is this happening? Familiarity breeds safety, one city bike advocate believes"People are so used to seeing bicyclists -- love them or hate -- and they don't want to hit them," said Shaun Murphy, c...
Posted on 2/10/11 at 1:39 PM
Gun-friendly bills advancing in North Dakota House, including concealed weapons in schools, churches 
BISMARCK – House lawmakers said Monday that North Dakotans should be able to carry concealed weapons at public events and, with the proper permission, in churches and schools.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 25, 2013
Bill could hurt FM diversion hopes
North Dakota proposal would block state fundingFARGO – Red River diversion supporters warned Monday that a Fargo lawmaker’s proposed amendments to a state funding bill could kill the flood control project.
By Mike Nowatzki and TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 25, 2013
Guns in school: Some North Dakota lawmakers want to let school boards decide issue in secret
BISMARCK – Advocates for sunshine in government want to shoot down an effort by lawmakers to allow school boards to decide behind closed doors the issue of whether guns should be allowed in their district’s schools.
By Helmut Schmidt , February 24, 2013
North Dakota legislative notebook: More scholarship money may become available
BISMARCK – This year’s high school graduates might be able to receive more scholarship money through the state’s Merit Based Scholarship program.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 23, 2013
North Dakota bill requiring warrant for drone use passes House
BISMARCK – North Dakota law enforcement may soon be required to obtain a search warrant in order to use an unmanned aircraft system, or drone, for civilian surveillance purposes.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 23, 2013
North Dakota Senate OKs hunting, fishing fee increases
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s Senate has endorsed a measure to increase hunting, fishing and boating fees.
By Forum staff reports , February 23, 2013
Welfare drug test bill killed by North Dakota House
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s House has killed a proposal to require drug testing for some North Dakota welfare recipients.
By Forum staff reports , February 23, 2013
Dems: North Dakota GOP not focused on property tax relief
BISMARCK – Democratic lawmakers said Thursday that Republicans need to focus on reducing property taxes for North Dakotans rather than cutting income and corporate taxes.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 21, 2013
North Dakota legislative notebook: Changes proposed for driving suspensions
BISMARCK - Lawmakers are discussing a bill that would allow an individual with a suspended driver’s license to obtain a temporary license sooner from the Department of Transportation.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 21, 2013
North Dakota Legislature: House OKs bill to raise bar for grand jury probes
BISMARCK – A bill approved 61-33 Wednesday by the House updates North Dakota’s law regarding grand juries and increases the number of petition signatures required for citizen-initiated grand jury investigations.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , February 20, 2013
North Dakota Senate panel urges ‘do not pass’ for pre-K funding
BISMARCK – A day after lawmakers and the Department of Public Instruction showed how successful early childhood education is, a Senate committee said “do not pass” to a bill that would provide funding to develop pre-kindergarten programs across the state.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 20, 2013
North Dakota Legislature: Bill adds minimum penalty for underage drinking
BISMARCK – Lawmakers hope to deter a culture in the state that some believe perpetuates drinking – especially underage drinking – in North Dakota.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 20, 2013
Nokota horse supporters look to North Dakota Legislature
Resolution urges Park Service to protect state’s honorary equineFARGO – North Dakota’s honorary horse breed doesn’t get the respect supporters believe it’s due in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
By Patrick Springer , February 18, 2013
North Dakota Legislature: Decision prompts call for ethics group
Industrial Commission’s approval of mega-unit oil development serves as impetus for petition.BISMARCK – David Schwalbe believes he “did not get his day” to be heard and “had no place to go” in 2011 after he says a decision by the state Industrial Commission left him with inadequate royalty payments from two oil wells on property he owns in Dunn County.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 14, 2013
North Dakota House votes to lift bottle rocket sale ban
BISMARCK – The North Dakota House has voted to lift a 4-year-old ban on selling bottle rockets.
By Forum staff reports , February 14, 2013
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