LEGISLATURE
Bill mixes paint, bees and farmers ... and includes an island, too
By Don Davis Paint will cost more and be recycled. Bees will be protected. Financially troubled farmers will be able to access state aid. And an island to provide more wildlife habitat could be built...
Posted on 5/19/13 at 5:06 PM
2013 Legislative session wraps up
By Business Manager Broc Lietz At approximately 4:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4, the 2013 legislative session drew to a close. The North Dakota Legislature meets for a maximum of 80 days every other year,...
Posted on 5/9/13 at 12:10 PM
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
Statement from Dem-NPL legislators on failure of HB 1319
(BISMARCK, N.D.) - Following the defeat of HB 1319 46 to 46 by North Dakota Republicans on Day 80 of the 63rd Legislative Session, Dem-NPL leaders Senator Mac Schneider, D-Grand Forks, and Representat...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 9:21 AM
HBA urges N.D. Senate to reconsider actions on HB 1020 concerning F-M Area Diversion Project funding, asks Fargo citizens to mobilize
April 17, 2013 - Yesterday, the North Dakota Senate approved an amendment to House Bill 1020 (by a 24 23 vote) that requires the federal government to appropriate its $800 million in funding before t...
Posted on 4/17/13 at 12:03 PM
Minnesota Democratic leaders announce final tax plan
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 16, 2013
Tax on cigarettes to back new Vikings stadium construction
About $24.5 million from increase would plug possible funding deficitST. PAUL – Smokers will provide the backstop to Viking stadium construction funding, the governor and legislative leaders announced Thursday night.
By Danielle Killey and Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 16, 2013
Rep. Cramer links abortion, school shootings in speech
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , May 16, 2013
Minnesota lawmakers pass jobs bill
ST. PAUL – Minnesota legislators voted to increase funding designed to produce jobs.By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 16, 2013
Chamber to host Minn. legislative wrap-up
MOORHEAD – The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber will host a wrap-up of the Minnesota legislative session from noon to 1:30 p.m. May 30 at the Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N.By Forum staff reports , May 16, 2013
Minnesota Senate leader thinks minimum wage increase is unlikely
ST. PAUL — The state Senate majority leader says a proposed increase in the state minimum wage is not likely to happen this session because Democrats in the House and Senate can't agree how much to raise it.By Associated Press , May 16, 2013
Minnesota lawmakers face Monday deadline to pass budget and avoid special session
ST. PAUL — Pressed for time, the Minnesota Legislature faced increasing urgency Thursday to start sending Gov. Mark Dayton the bills that make up the two-year, $37 billion state budget.By Associated Press , May 16, 2013
Legacy debate turns rural-urban
ST. PAUL – Rural and urban Minnesota senators battled Wednesday night about how to divide outdoors and arts program funding.By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 15, 2013
Tax, budget work continues as session nears end
ST. PAUL – Taxes remain a key issue as the Minnesota House, Senate and governor’s office negotiate a final budget deal in the last days of the 2013 legislative session.By Don Davis and Danielle Killey, Forum News Service , May 15, 2013
Legislation would ban proposal to charge for water in reservoirs
FARGO – A proposal to charge for water in Missouri River reservoirs would be banned under legislation that passed the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.By Patrick Springer , May 15, 2013
U.S. Senate gives green light to F-M diversion
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has authorized the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion, what proponents call a major milestone for the proposed $1.8 billion project.
By Erik Burgess , May 15, 2013
Minn. gay marriage group to live on as PAC
ST. PAUL — With gay marriage soon to be the law of Minnesota, the political group that led the push to pass it will live on as a political action committee to help legislators who voted for it.By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
Minn. House votes to up candidate donation limits
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota House has passed a bill that raises the maximum donations that candidates for office can accept from donors.By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
Vote on $800M construction bill may come Friday
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota House plans a Friday debate an $800 million construction projects bill that can't pass without Republican votes.By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
Rush of same-sex marriages expected Aug. 1
ST. PAUL — City officials in Minnesota are making plans for a rush of marriages on Aug. 1, when the new state law legalizing same-sex unions takes effect.By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
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