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THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Hawken seeks speaker of the House post
Rep. Kathy Hawken, R-Fargo, has notified fellow legislators that she's interested in serving as speaker of the House this coming legislative session. Here is the letter she sent out: "The 2011 Le...
Posted on 8/3/10 at 9:49 AM
$600,000 spent on upgrading Capitol hearing rooms 
BISMARCK – North Dakota lawmakers have spent more than $600,000 to spiff up the Capitol’s legislative hearing rooms and corridors to prepare for the 2011 Legislature, buying new carpeting, tables and audio gear, video screens and even a $2,500 electric piano.
By Dale Wetzel, Associated Press , December 06, 2010
Forum editorial: A good legislator wraps up 20 years
North Dakota legislators of all political persuasions will miss Sen. Elroy Lindaas, D-Mayville, who announced his resignation last week because his wife is ill.
December 05, 2010
State should cut sales tax rate
We will now have a local sales tax rate of 7.5 percent in Fargo after the new vote to fund flood protection.
By Dave Engebretson , November 05, 2010
Wise investments today vital to the future of North Dakota
North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani’s first state of the university address was well thought out, and as a state senator who represents the NDSU campus and a state senator who is an alumnus and sees the far-reaching effect of the university beyond the Red River Valley, we were inspired by his challenge to all of us.
By Sen. Tom Fiebiger and Sen. Ryan Taylor , October 20, 2010
Berry endorsed in race for Senate District 27
Republican Spencer Berry has received several endorsements in his bid for District 27’s Senate seat in the North Dakota Legislature.
October 05, 2010
NDSU President Dean Bresciani makes case for funding
North Dakota State University President Dean Bresciani will give his first state of the university address today.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , September 30, 2010
Forum editorial: Judge's fake-pot decision is sensible
Last week saw a classic demonstration of the judiciary acting properly to rein in the power of the state.
September 12, 2010
Forum editorial: Pharmacy law debate to continue
It’s too bad North Dakota’s antiquated and protectionist pharmacy ownership law won’t be on the November ballot. A flaw in petitions containing almost 14,000 signatures constituted a violation of state law.
September 09, 2010
Education group looks at teacher pay
BISMARCK – North Dakota is looking to get creative when it comes to paying teachers.
September 01, 2010
ND education panel lists funding priorities
BISMARCK – Continuing a scholarship program, providing funding for preschool programming and improving curriculum alignment between high schools and colleges are among the priorities for state education officials.
September 01, 2010
Group aims for $2-per-pack tax on cigarettes
A Fargo-based group plans to push for the North Dakota Legislature to pass a $2-per-pack tax on cigarettes in the near future.
By Wendy Reuer , September 01, 2010
Koppelman’s history lecture a diversion from real issues
Rep. Kim Koppelman, R-West Fargo, recently appeared in The Forum to reflect on his time with the Founding Fathers and God and to share their thoughts with us.
By Jackie Brodshaug , July 28, 2010
Democrats fail to listen to state
Yes, only the Democrats are calling for a special session of the state Legislature.
By Jennifer Gladden , July 24, 2010
Fargo legislator in favor of Arizona-type law
A Fargo legislator said on Monday he is drafting a bill to be proposed next year based on Arizona’s controversial immigration law.
By Dave Roepke , July 13, 2010
North Dakota, Minnesota to debate law like Arizona’s
Lawmakers in both states predict controversial immigration proposal in sessions next years
Lawmakers in Minnesota and North Dakota expect laws styled after Arizona’s controversial immigration law to be introduced in both states’ legislative sessions next year.
By Dave Roepke , July 11, 2010
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