LEGISLATURE
Democrats leave session with issues they still want to do
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey There is little doubt the 2013 Minnesota Legislature will be remembered for its historic vote to allow gay marriage and a $2 billion tax increase. Democrats say the s...
Posted on 5/22/13 at 1:01 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
State employees get raise in 2013-15, but some unhappy
BISMARCK – Mike Stebbins, a third-generation public employee and supervisor for the Department of Transportation in Underwood, watches semi-trailers fly by him on highways every day.By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , May 22, 2013
A look at when new Minn. laws take effect
ST. PAUL – Legislative sessions have consequences, and 2013’s version will be felt by many Minnesotans.By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 22, 2013
Group spends $2M lobbying for gay marriage
ST. PAUL — The group that pushed Minnesota lawmakers to legalize gay marriage invested more than $2 million in its successful lobbying effort.By Associated Press , May 22, 2013
Minn. Gov. Dayton signs $15.7 billion education bill
ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has signed an education package that boosts spending on schools and scales back high-stakes testing.By Associated Press , May 22, 2013
Women’s clinic plans fundraisers to pay for costs of fighting anti-abortion laws
FARGO – The Red River Women’s Clinic will be seeing a lot of courtrooms as a result of the spate of anti-abortion bills recently signed into law. And that means North Dakota’s lone abortion clinic will be seeing a lot of legal bills.By Patrick Springer , May 21, 2013
North Dakota legislators pick 41 interim studies
BISMARCK — North Dakota lawmakers will be studying 41 issues over the next two years, including property taxes and the effects of federal health care legislation.By Associated Press , May 21, 2013
New Minn. taxes to get more scrutiny next year
ST. PAUL — Top Minnesota lawmakers purposely delayed the start of a new sales tax on warehousing services until next April in case they need to revise or undo it before then.By Associated Press , May 21, 2013
Minn. leaders recap legislative session
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton and Democratic legislative leaders call the just-finished session a success and say they accomplished what they set out to do.By Associated Press , May 21, 2013
Minn. Legislature pushes minimum wage debate to 2014 session
ST. PAUL — Minnesota lawmakers worked right up to the end Monday before adjourning a session that produced $2.1 billion in tax hikes and a historic vote on gay marriage.By Brian Bakst and Patrick Condon, Associated Press , May 21, 2013
Historic Minnesota session ends with funding for Capitol, flooding and veterans
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Legislature ended a historic 2013 session seconds before midnight Monday after voting to renovate the state Capitol building, help communities fight floods, give veterans a new facility and provide disaster assistance.By Don Davis, Forum News Service , May 21, 2013
Minn. legislative notebook: Farmers await clarity on how tax bill affects them
ST. PAUL – Farmers are not sure how much more they will be taxed after the Democratic-controlled Legislature adopted a $2 billion tax increase.By By Don Davis and Danielle Killey, Forum News Service , May 20, 2013
Tough Minnesota session comes to a close
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Democrats had enough members to pass nearly anything they wanted, but this legislative session remained about as contentious as any other.By By Danielle Killey, Forum News Service , May 20, 2013
ND lawmakers kickstart interim session work
BISMARCK – State Sen. Ray Holmberg said Monday the interim legislative session isn’t an exact science, comparing it to oil drilling.By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , May 20, 2013
Minn. House finally passes daycare union bill
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota House has passed a bill that allows a union drive among home daycare providers and personal care attendants after about 10 hours of debate strung out over more than two days.By Associated Press , May 20, 2013
School bully bill stumbles at Minn. Legislature
ST. PAUL — Supporters of legislation to crack down on bullying in schools are vowing to press on next year after their bill got held up in the Minnesota Senate.By Associated Press , May 20, 2013
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