LEGISLATURE
Loud demonstrations join budget debate in Minnesota Capitol
By Don Davis Heather Falk fanned herself Saturday in the hot, muggy Minnesota Capitol building as legislators gradually worked toward finishing the state budget and adjourning for the year. The Cloqu...
Posted on 5/18/13 at 11:52 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
Minn. lawmakers prepare final vote on gay marriage
ST. PAUL — Minnesota state senators debated whether to allow gay marriage in this Midwestern state, with a vote in favor expected later Monday to send the bill to the Democratic governor for his promised signature.By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
Minnesota lawmakers enter homestretch of 2013 session
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota lawmakers are bearing down for the legislative session's homestretch.By Associated Press , May 13, 2013
As Minnesota Senate prepares to vote, a look at gay marriage bill’s details
ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s Senate is scheduled to debate and vote today on a bill to add the state to the growing list of those that allow gay marriage. It’s the last step before Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton, who has promised to sign legislation, signs the bill.By Patrick Condon, Associated Press , May 12, 2013
Outdoor Heritage Fund to fall short of $30M cap
FARGO – A glitch in the funding formula for North Dakota’s new Outdoor Heritage Fund means the conservation initiative is projected to have only a little more than half of the $30 million authorized for the next biennium.By Patrick Springer , May 12, 2013
Minnesota Political Notebook: Political positions change based on power 
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 11, 2013
NDSA honors Flakoll, former student rep 
FARGO – The North Dakota Student Association on Friday honored Sen. Tim Flakoll, R-Fargo, and former state Board of Higher Education student representative Robert Vallie for advocating on behalf of the state’s college students.
By Forum staff reports , May 10, 2013
Whistle-blower plans defamation suit against university system 
DICKINSON, N.D. – A North Dakota University System whistle-blower who questioned her boss’s conduct before a legislative body this year said she plans to file a defamation lawsuit against her employer.
By Bryan Horwath, Forum News Service , May 10, 2013
Items you may have missed in the North Dakota Legislature’s 80-day session 
BISMARCK – Elementary students will get their milk and North Dakotans can still own part of a cow and keep their share of the milk.
By Tj Jerke, Forum News Service , May 10, 2013
Minnesota Legislative Notebook: Senate approves nickel gasoline tax increase 
ST. PAUL - Minnesota senators voted Friday to raise the state gasoline tax 5 cents in the next few years.
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey, Forum News Service , May 10, 2013
Ballot results no predictor of House marriage vote 
By Associated Press , May 10, 2013
Minn. Senate votes to raise gas tax by 5 cents 
ST. PAUL — In a sudden shift Friday, the Minnesota Senate revived the possibility of raising the gas tax for roadwork and a metropolitan area sales tax for mass transit projects by making over what had been a stand-pat transportation finance plan.
By Associated Press , May 10, 2013
Senate sets noon Monday debate for marriage bill 
ST. PAUL — Minnesota's Senate is scheduled to start its debate on the bill to legalize gay marriage on Monday at noon.
By Associated Press , May 10, 2013
Minnesota Senate to take up transportation plan 
ST. PAUL — A transportation finance bill that mostly keeps the status quo is rolling toward a vote in the Minnesota Senate.
By Associated Press , May 10, 2013
Measure would give power to legislators, board member says 
GRAND FORKS – Although a resolution to replace the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education with a three-member commission might appear to be prompted by recent controversy, board member Grant Shaft said there has been similar legislation every session.
By Forum News Service , May 10, 2013
North Dakota students could face tuition hikes next fall 
GRAND FORKS – Students at North Dakota’s 11 public colleges and universities could face tuition increases as high as 6.6 percent next fall, even after an “unprecedented” increase in state funding for the university system approved by legislators in the recently completed session.
By Ryan Johnson , May 09, 2013
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