NORTH DAKOTA POLITICS
Interviewing Earl
Thanks to Congressman Earl Pomeroy for joining us on WDAZ News @5 yesterday. It was his first broadcast interview since the election. Actually, I was surprised that he agreed to do the interview Wedn...
Posted on 11/6/10 at 8:12 AM
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
Snowfall strains local budgets: 
North Dakota bill provides $19 million to ease burdenBISMARCK – North Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill to help local governments strained by this year’s snowfall.
February 03, 2011
Conrad concerned post office closures could cause ripple effect in rural areas 
February 02, 2011
North Dakota legislative notebook: Bill lets businesses seize fake IDs 
Bill that would allow employers to withhold payment of employees’ accrued paid time off gets do-pass committee recommendationBISMARCK – North Dakota senators debated the potential problems with allowing businesses to seize what they think is a fake ID but agreed to approve the bill on Tuesday.
February 02, 2011
Parents seek North Dakota driver limits: Argue restrictions for teens would increase safety 
BISMARCK – Speaking haltingly and looking through reddened eyes, a group of parents who have had teenage children injured or killed in traffic accidents implored North Dakota lawmakers on Friday to endorse new restrictions on young drivers.
By Dale Wetzel / Associated Press , January 29, 2011
House panel rejects smoking-in-car bill 
BISMARCK – North Dakota lawmakers are recommending “do not pass” for a bill that would ban smoking with kids in the car.
By Forum staff reports , January 29, 2011
North Dakota coal subject of Minnesota debate 
ST. PAUL – Minnesota lawmakers are debating whether to continue restricting the use of North Dakota-produced electricity.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , January 28, 2011
Texting bill in committee: Measure bans electronic messaging while driving 
BISMARCK – Texting while driving is a serious danger, and North Dakota needs a uniform law that applies statewide, a Bismarck lawmaker said Thursday.
January 28, 2011
North Dakota looks at lowering corporate income tax 
It was a dominant theme in Minnesota’s gubernatorial campaign, extending to billboards for defeated candidate Tom Emmer that dotted the interstate with an urgent admonition: “Don’t lose another job to North Dakota.”
January 28, 2011
North Dakota Legislature: Bill aims to reduce farm truck accidents 
BISMARCK – A car accident that killed a Wahpeton college student has spurred state legislation.
January 28, 2011
Hoeven named to four Senate committees 
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven has been named to four key committees: Appropriations, Energy and Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Indian Affairs.
By Forum staff reports , January 28, 2011
North Dakota Republicans name new executive director 
BISMARCK – North Dakota Republican Party leaders announced Wednesday that Laurie Eisenbeis will be the party’s new executive director.
By Forum staff reports , January 27, 2011
Bill on political ads draws outrage in North Dakota 
Legislation on censoring actually civics lesson on constitutional rightsNorth Dakota legislators are considering a bill that would seem to violate First Amendment rights, and it’s sparked a frenzy of controversy for the lawmakers who introduced it.
January 27, 2011
North Dakota House supports oil fracking 
State could intervene if federal agencies impose regulationsBISMARCK – The North Dakota House gave unanimous support Wednesday to the state’s oil industry and its use of hydraulic fracturing.
January 27, 2011
North Dakota Legislature: Bills address health care, stamps, Welk homestead 
BISMARCK – Taking a stand against federal health care reform, asking for a stamp to honor coal miners and providing money for the Lawrence Welk homestead are among the bills that lawmakers filed this session.
January 27, 2011
North High students seizing the day by calling for Latin motto for North Dakota 
By Helmut Schmidt , January 27, 2011
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