NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE
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 NEW FORTY Dear Governor Dalrymple and Members of the North Dakota Legislature...
Dear Governor Dalrymple and Members of the North Dakota Legislature, I believe in the State of North Dakota's power to be a leader in the nation. This leadership has been evidenced increasingly natio...
Posted on 2/16/12 at 11:43 PM
STAFF BLOG 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
3 Minot GOP lawmakers miss filing deadline 
MINOT, N.D. — Three Minot Republican state lawmakers missed Friday's deadline for filing the paperwork they needed to get on the ballot.
By Associated Press , April 13, 2012
Lawsuit on North Dakota property tax measure to be appealed
BISMARCK – Supporters of abolishing North Dakota’s property taxes said Friday they hoped the state Supreme Court would quickly review a judge’s dismissal of their lawsuit.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press , April 13, 2012
Puppe files paperwork for GOP run at House seat in District 16
FARGO – Business owner and former legislative legal aide Mark Puppe is the most recent candidate to file his paperwork for a run at one of the legislative seats in the new District 16, which represents south Fargo and south West Fargo.
By Forum staff reports , April 11, 2012
Fargo businessman Jim Roers appointed to ND Senate
BISMARCK, N.D. — Fargo businessman Jim Roers is being appointed to the North Dakota Senate. Roers is a Republican. He will finish the term of former Fargo Republican Sen. Tom Fischer, who died late last year. The term ends in December.
By Associated Press , April 04, 2012
Lawyer: Property tax lawsuit throttles free speech
BISMARCK, N.D. — A lawsuit that challenges public officials’ opposition to a proposal to abolish North Dakota property taxes ignores their right to speak on issues and is intended to silence dissident voices, an attorney claimed Tuesday.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press , April 03, 2012
Estimate: If Measure 2 passes, $812 million in property taxes would have to be made up
BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota's Tax Department says local governments will lose about $812 million annually if voters abolish property taxes.
By Teri Finneman , April 02, 2012
Kalk wins NDGOP's contested U.S. House endorsement
BISMARCK – After three ballots, North Dakota Republicans selected Public Service Commissioner Brian Kalk as their endorsed nominee for this year’s open U.S. House race.
By Kristen Daum , April 01, 2012
Diversion Discussion: GOP House candidates weigh in on F-M diversion
FARGO - Today’s “Diversion Discussion” is the culmination of a three-week effort to share how all Democratic and Republican candidates in North Dakota’s gubernatorial, U.S. House and U.S. Senate races feel about the Red River diversion plans.
By Kristen Daum , April 01, 2012
VIDEO INSIDE: NDGOP delegates back Berg for US Senate
BISMARCK – Rep. Rick Berg received North Dakota Republicans‘ fervent and unanimous endorsement today for this year’s U.S. Senate race.
By Kristen Daum , March 31, 2012
Berg spending freely on TV commercials
Months before election, ad total nearly $350,000 FARGO – Despite months of being viewed as a lock for the Republican endorsement, Rep. Rick Berg has spent at least $347,000 on TV ads for his U.S. Senate campaign since he first hit North Dakota’s airwaves five weeks ago.
By Kristen Daum , March 28, 2012
Former Fargo letter carrier to run for Senate in District 44
FARGO – Retired Fargo letter carrier and longtime Air National Guardsman Rick Olek Jr. is running for the District 44 state senate seat here.
By Forum staff reports , March 26, 2012
ND property tax proposal would give break on all primary homes
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A proposal to revamp North Dakota property tax subsidies would give tax breaks only to a North Dakota resident's primary home.
By Associated Press , March 26, 2012
Proposal would end North Dakota rural property tax exemption
Would cut property tax bills of all homeowners in stateBISMARCK – State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would cut the property tax bills of all North Dakota homeowners while eliminating a property tax exemption for farm residences.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press , March 23, 2012
Hearing planned for April 3 on ND property tax lawsuit
BISMARCK, N.D. — A judge scheduled an April 3 hearing on a lawsuit that accuses Tax Commissioner Cory Fong and other officials of illegally using public funds to fight a constitutional amendment that would abolish property taxes.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press , March 22, 2012
Two north Fargo Republicans seek re-election in District 44
FARGO – Two Republicans are seeking re-election to their state legislative seats in north Fargo’s District 44.
By Forum staff reports , March 22, 2012
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