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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
RURAL REFLECTIONS Rural Reflections Radio
Here is this week's Rural Reflections Radio program, Bullitt...
Posted on 5/10/13 at 10:39 AM
STAFF BLOG OIL PATCH DISPATCH WITH FORUM COMMUNICATIONS' AMY DALRYMPLE N.D. House rejects oil tax reform bill
BISMARCK -- House legislators Wednesday rejected an oil tax reform bill that would have lowered the oil extraction tax, closed a tax loophole for low-producing wells and set up guidelines for a new tr...
Posted on 5/1/13 at 7:22 PM
THE DULLUM FILE Senator Heitkamp on News @5
Senator Heidi Heitkamp joins us this evening on WDAZ News @5....
Posted on 2/21/13 at 12:24 PM
NEW PLATEAUS In the Not-Now
What does it say about Americans that the public is already starting to talk about candidates for president for 2016? Eckhart Tolle wrote in his book The Power of Now that mankind is threatened by ou...
Posted on 2/18/13 at 11:27 AM
Minn. lawmakers consider in-state tuition for illegal immigrants 
ST. PAUL — Lawmakers are considering extending Minnesota's resident tuition rates for public colleges to illegal immigrants.
By Associated Press , April 02, 2013
Handful of ND Republicans join Dems in demanding legal fund for anti-abortion laws
BISMARCK — A handful of North Dakota Republicans have joined Democrats in saying that it's irresponsible for lawmakers to pass anti-abortion measures without setting aside money to fight court battles.
By Associated Press , April 01, 2013
ND House rejects tax credit for homeless shelter donations
BISMARCK — North Dakota's House has rejected a measure that would have given people an income tax credit if they donated money to a nonprofit organization that operates a homeless shelter in the state.
By Associated Press , April 01, 2013
'If I'm breathing,' Dayton says he'll run again for Minn. governor
ST. PAUL — Two years as Minnesota's governor hasn't made Mark Dayton any more predictable after a long career marked by unexpected decisions and unorthodox moves.
By Associated Press , April 01, 2013
Minnesota Legislature: April for budget; guns, marriage return in May
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Legislature is famous for deciding major issues near the end of each year’s session.
Expect 2013 to be no different.
By By Danielle Killey and Don Davis, Forum News Service , March 30, 2013
Gov. Dalrymple’s energy stocks, contributions raise questions
BISMARCK – When an oil company wanted to drill for oil near a beloved North Dakota landmark, it brought to light a possible ethical question for Gov. Jack Dalrymple.
By Amy Dalrymple, Forum News Service , March 30, 2013
Woman charged with threatening to kill lawmaker over abortion bill
Knudson reportedly concerned about in vitro fertilizationBISMARCK – A Lidgerwood woman who authorities say was upset about the potential ramifications of abortion-related legislation was arrested on Wednesday after being charged with threatening to kill a state lawmaker.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , March 27, 2013
VIDEO: Heitkamp says Bloomberg's gun control ads don't get ND
GRAND FORKS – Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., responded sharply Tuesday to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s TV ad campaign targeting senators who may be reluctant to support pending gun control legislation.
By Chuck Haga, Forum News Service , March 26, 2013
SD Sen. Tim Johnson retirement opens door for GOP
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — South Dakota Sen. Tim Johnson was expected to announce his retirement Tuesday, making the state the fifth where Democrats will have to defend a seat without an incumbent seeking re-election. The decision opens up a 2014 race that Republicans had already labeled as a top target to grab a seat.
By Chet Brokaw, Associated Press , March 26, 2013
3 abortion bills to hit ND governor's desk today; Dalrymple still mum on whether he'll sign them
Governor has three days to sign, veto or allow them to become law without his signature
BISMARCK - Three of the four bills passed by the North Dakota Legislature to limit abortions are expected to be sent to Gov. Jack Dalrymple today, legislative leaders said this morning.
By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , March 25, 2013
Legislative forum planned Saturday morning in Fargo
FARGO – The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley will host a North Dakota legislative forum from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Fargo City Commission Chambers, 200 3rd St. N. The event is free and open to the public
By Forum staff reports , March 22, 2013
Free ID would fulfill requirement at polls
BISMARCK – Voters may soon be able to obtain a free nonphoto identification card from the Department of Transportation as a way to fulfill a proposed ID requirement at the polls.
By Forum News Service , March 21, 2013
Biden calls Minn. lawmakers to see how gun control bills playing in St. Paul
ST. PAUL — The White House has its eye on gun control measures at the Minnesota Capitol, where House lawmakers neared a critical vote Tuesday night on whether to require background checks for nearly all firearm sales.
By Associated Press , March 19, 2013
Bipartisan group of ND lawmakers urges Dalrymple to veto abortion bills
BISMARCK — A bipartisan group of lawmakers has urged Republican Gov. Jack Dalrymple to veto measures that would make North Dakota home to the nation's most restrictive abortion laws.
By Associated Press , March 19, 2013
Gov. Dalrymple sees successes, potential in ND higher ed system
BISMARCK – Relentless scrutiny of North Dakota’s higher education system is nothing new, Gov. Jack Dalrymple said Friday.
But the fractured relationship between some legislators and embattled Chancellor Hamid Shirvani may be stirring the pot even more.
By Ryan Johnson , March 16, 2013
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