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REPUBLIC INSIDER Smart move, Stephanie
If you're a reader of The Daily Republic, you may know I wrote a column recently in which I advised Stephanie Herseth Sandlin to either forgo next year's Senate race in order to fulfill her expresse...
Posted on 5/13/13 at 8:40 AM
NORTH DAKOTA DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS 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
THE NEW FORTY Senate Bill 2326...don't drink the Kool-Aid!
It is a good thing I don't live in Bismarck. Heaven only knows how much time I would spend at the Capitol frothing at the mouth while trying to convey to legislators the idiocy of some of the things t...
Posted on 2/17/13 at 12:22 PM
UND NEWS Hoffarth re-appointed to second term on the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education
The North Dakota University System Staff Senate has re-appointed Janice Hoffarth, an administrative assistant in the University of North Dakota Department of Music, to serve as staff advisor to the ...
Posted on 1/18/13 at 5:38 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative & political notebook: News story clouds university budget
By Don Davis The University of Minnesota prepares to ask legislators to approve a $1.8 billion budget as some lawmakers question a Wall Street Journal story that showed the school has an excessive ...
Posted on 1/11/13 at 6:49 PM
‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’ to end 
Senate votes to repeal ban on openly gay troops serving in militaryWASHINGTON – In a historic vote for gay rights, the Senate agreed on Saturday to do away with the military’s 17-year ban on openly gay troops and sent President Barack Obama legislation to overturn the Clinton-era policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell.”
By Associated Press , December 19, 2010
How they voted on 'Don't ask, don't tell'
The 65-31 roll call Saturday by which the Senate agreed to lift the "don't ask, don't tell" policy prohibiting gays from serving openly in the armed forces.
By Associated Press , December 18, 2010
Farewell, senator: Dorgan offers some advice, optimism in outgoing address
Never mind Byron Dorgan’s leadership of the Red River Valley Research Corridor. His power to fund much-needed flood protection projects in communities across North Dakota.
December 10, 2010
UPDATED: Dorgan reflects on past, voices optimism for future in farewell address
WASHINGTON - In his official goodbye to the U.S. Senate, North Dakota Democrat Byron Dorgan shared glimpses into his “treasury of memories” garnered after serving 30 years in Congress.
December 09, 2010
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Hoeven, Berg prepare for new Congress jobs
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s newly elected members of Congress have started putting together office staffs and exploring committee assignments, although U.S. Sen.-elect John Hoeven already has assurances he’ll land spots on two key Senate panels.
By Associated Press , November 09, 2010
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Poll: Hoeven maintains strong lead over Potter
With days to go before Election Day, Republican U.S. Senate hopeful and North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven holds a nearly 3-to-1 lead over his Democratic opponent, according to the latest poll results from Rasmussen Reports.
By Forum staff reports , October 26, 2010
EXPANDED: Potter, Hoeven face off on issues in first debate
Differences seen in views on taxes, North Dakota energy policy
Republican Gov. John Hoeven and Democratic-NPL state Sen. Tracy Potter held their own against one another in the first of two verbal sparring matches set for North Dakota’s U.S. Senate race.
September 24, 2010
UPDATED: Republicans block bill to lift military gay ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked legislation that would have repealed the law banning gays from serving openly in the military.
By Associated Press , September 21, 2010
West Fargo man running for Dorgan’s Senate seat
Libertarian wants to give North Dakota voters another optionKeith Hanson knows his chances are slim at winning North Dakota’s open U.S. Senate seat in November, but the Libertarian said his candidacy provides voters with an alternative to the usual two-party competition.
September 06, 2010
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Hoeven raising funds at Utah golf event
Gov. John Hoeven will host a golf outing Saturday in Park City, Utah, where he’ll raise funds for his Senate bid with the help of two Republican senators.
August 13, 2010
Senate confirms Purdon for North Dakota attorney
Bismarck attorney Timothy Purdon will be North Dakota’s next U.S. attorney.
The Senate confirmed Purdon’s nomination, along with 20 other U.S. attorney and U.S. marshal nominees, by voice votes Thursday evening.
August 06, 2010
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Hoeven, Potter report second-quarter fundraising
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Gov. John Hoeven continues to out-fundraise his Democratic-NPL challenger by the millions.
By Forum staff reports , July 21, 2010
Hoeven accused of conflict of interest
Democratic Party challenger Potter seeks change in North Dakota law
North Dakota Republican Gov. John Hoeven has earned at least $2.3 million since 2009 from a partial ownership in a Twin Cities company that provides services to a North Dakota state facility – a relationship his Senate challenger calls a “direct conflict of interest” that ought to be prohibited by state law.
July 15, 2010
With less than six months left in office, Dorgan says still much to do
WASHINGTON – Walking through Byron Dorgan’s Senate office, there’s no obvious indication that in six months he’ll vacate those halls.
July 04, 2010
Potter offers plan 'to fix Social Security forever'
BISMARCK – North Dakota U.S. Senate candidate Tracy Potter said Wednesday that he has a solution “to fix Social Security forever.”
June 30, 2010
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