ELECTIONS
Legislative notebook: Voters to decide if council should set lawmaker pay
By Don Davis Minnesota voters will decide in 2016 whether decisions about how much legislators are paid should be handed to an independent group. The House and Senate passed the proposed constitution...
Posted on 5/22/13 at 12:57 PM
Tim Johnson's secret to success
It's not difficult to get things done, according to an old saying, if you don't care who gets the credit. That may be a fitting tribute to Tim Johnson, one of three South Dakota Democrats who served ...
Posted on 3/27/13 at 1:19 AM
Presidential Elections and Historic Bridge Preservation: An Author's Perspective
To start off this column, I would like to start with a quote in connection with the results of the Presidential Elections: "When you give someone a Herculean task, which takes a lot of time to compl...
Posted on 11/9/12 at 9:35 AM
We have our man for the job! Now let's get to work! Thoughts on the US Elections
What does it take to become the President of the United States? And what does it take to ensure that the man you voted for is elected to office? These are the questions I've been asking myself ever...
Posted on 11/7/12 at 5:40 AM
Elections Word Search
In celebration of election day, here's a word search with words relating to the election. Print out and enjoy! To download click on the following link: http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/ELECTION...
Posted on 11/6/12 at 3:51 PM
Fargo School District may call on voters twice in 2 years 
FARGO – Fargo Public Schools officials are juggling the political and budgetary implications of potentially needing to go to voters twice in two years.
By Helmut Schmidt , April 06, 2013
Obama powers to re-election despite weak economy
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama rolled to re-election Tuesday night, vanquishing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and triumphing despite a weak economy that plagued his first term and put a crimp in the middle class dreams of millions.By Associated Press , November 06, 2012
Heitkamp on health care: Focus should be on incentives, not mandates (with video)
FARGO – Democrat Heidi Heitkamp said Monday that Congress ought to be discussing ways to reduce health care costs while emphasizing personal wellness, instead of continuing to politicize controversial reforms.July 23, 2012
Former board member, two incumbents win West Fargo School Board race 
WEST FARGO – A former board member and two incumbents won the three spots up for election Tuesday to the West Fargo School Board, according to complete but unofficial results from the secretary of state’s office.
By Helmut Schmidt , June 12, 2012
Measure 2 opposition has big fundraising lead 
BISMARCK - Keep It Local North Dakota raised more than half a million dollars this year to oppose a measure that would abolish property taxes in the state.
The group received about $600,000 in donations compared with the $21,760 raised by Empower the Taxpayer to support the measure, according to campaign finance reports.
June 04, 2012
Is Measure 3 extra protection or extraneous? 
FARGO – A proposed amendment to North Dakota’s constitution on the ballot in the June 12 election – an initiative that supporters say would bolster religious freedoms – has created a vibrant debate.
By John Lamb , June 04, 2012
Early voting starts Monday in Cass County 
FARGO – Voters in Cass County don’t have to wait until June 12 to cast their ballots for this year’s statewide primary and municipal elections.
The Cass County Auditor’s Office is once again offering early voting throughout the county.
June 02, 2012
Poll finds Gulleson trailing both Kalk, Cramer in matchups 
May 17, 2012
Analysts: Poll reflects Berg-Heitkamp dynamic 
Democrats, Heitkamp’s campaign: Poll ‘deeply flawed’FARGO – National and state Democrats quickly sought to discredit a Forum Communications Co. poll Thursday that showed Republican Rep. Rick Berg with a slim lead over Democrat Heidi Heitkamp in North Dakota’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race.
May 17, 2012
Ron Paul adds mystery to Minn. GOP convention 
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Republicans gather in St. Cloud this morning, with the official main event picking a candidate to face Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 17, 2012
Majority in poll: Retire Fighting Sioux nickname 
Many voters would discontinue nickname so it wouldn’t hurt UND athleticsGRAND FORKS – A month before the electoral showdown over the University of North Dakota’s Fighting Sioux nickname, a new statewide poll shows likely voters inclined toward allowing the university to retire the historic name and logo.
By By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications Co. , May 15, 2012
Opponents hail pushback to ban on property taxes 
Supporter says lack of support shows need for educationFARGO – North Dakota voters’ seeming reluctance to eliminate their property taxes is explained one of two ways as the proposal on the June 12 primary approaches its test at the ballot box.
By Patrick Springer , May 15, 2012
DC-based policy center: Measure 2 ‘very risky’ 
JAMESTOWN, N.D. – An official from The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities called Measure 2 “a very risky and highly imprudent experiment” on Tuesday.
By By Brian Willhide, Forum Communications Co. , May 15, 2012
Filings for Fargo, West Fargo school boards sparse 
FARGO – With less than a week until the filing deadline for Fargo and West Fargo school board elections, candidates are relatively sparse.
The Fargo School Board has four of its nine positions up for election in June, while the West Fargo School Board has three of its seven spots to fill.
By Helmut Schmidt , April 06, 2012
Two years later, health reform still divides 
North Dakota candidates stake out views on health care lawFARGO – Two years ago, President Barack Obama signed his controversial health care reform act into law, but it remains as divisive as ever. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments next week about the measure – including a legal challenge to requiring Americans to buy health insurance by 2014 or pay a penalty.
March 22, 2012
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