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Senate Bill 2326...don't drink the Kool-Aid!
It is a good thing I don't live in Bismarck. Heaven only knows how much time I would spend at the Capitol frothing at the mouth while trying to convey to legislators the idiocy of some of the things t...
Posted on 2/17/13 at 12:22 PM
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Hoffarth re-appointed to second term on the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education
The North Dakota University System Staff Senate has re-appointed Janice Hoffarth, an administrative assistant in the University of North Dakota Department of Music, to serve as staff advisor to the ...
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NDSU provides legislative bill tracking service
The NDSU Information Technology Division has launched an updated version of its web-based system for monitoring bills that are being addressed by the North Dakota Legislature. The Legislative Bill Tr...
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Sen Ray Holmberg
Sen Holmberg passed a bill (Senate Bill 2488) in 1993 that would discourage false reports of child abuse in divorce and child custody cases. All court costs would be paid by parent (often the mother) ...
Posted on 7/22/09 at 5:45 AM
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Good news for Stuart, or is it?
The good news: The Associated Press is reporting that the Minnesota Surpreme Court has ruled on who should be declared a winner in its still-in-progress Senate race. That winner is Al Franken, but to ...
Posted on 6/30/09 at 10:30 AM
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Gun control loses; no expanded background checks

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans backed by a small band of rural-state Democrats scuttled the most far-reaching gun control legislation in two decades Wednesday, rejecting tighter background checks for buyers and a ban on assault weapons as they spurned pleas from families of victims of last winter’s school massacre in Newtown, Conn.

By Alan Fram and David Espo , April 18, 2013

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Heitkamp votes against expanded gun sale checks

BISMARCK — North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp says she could not support a measure to tighten restrictions on the sale of guns because it would have placed undue burdens on law-abiding people.

April 18, 2013

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Federal funding requirement comes back to bite diversion

BISMARCK - Sen. Larry Luick said Tuesday the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project is too big for North Dakota to commit to without federal help.

By TJ Jerke , April 17, 2013

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Heidi Heitkamp marks 100 days in office; Calls housing a priority

Heidi Heitkamp marks 100 days in office; Calls housing a priority GRAND FORKS — North Dakota’s junior senator, speaking here Friday, said she is working against an attitude in Washington that overlooks states’ specific needs.

By Christopher Bjorke , April 13, 2013

NDUS leaders, NDSU Student Government oppose funding formula amendments in bill

BISMARCK — North Dakota University System leaders are calling on lawmakers to restore the state’s higher education budget in the wake of new amendments that could trim millions of dollars from what campuses will receive over the next two years.

By Ryan Johnson , April 11, 2013

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Senate disagrees with House changes to animal abuse bill

BISMARCK — Senate lawmakers could not agree Wednesday with the House changes to a bill that seeks to crack down on people who abuse, neglect or abandon animals.

By TJ Jerke , April 11, 2013

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Boost for background checks: Senators compromise

WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to supporters of stronger restrictions. But big questions remain about whether President Barack Obama can push significant gun controls through Congress.

By Alan Fram , April 11, 2013

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DUI bill clears Senate

BISMARCK — Penalties for drunk driving may soon be ramped up. The Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed House Bill 1302, which significantly enhances the penalties, provides funding for education on the effects of binge drinking and incentivizes sobriety, said Sen. Kelly Armstrong, R-Dickinson.

By TJ Jerke , April 11, 2013

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Portion of ND oil taxes used for conservation fund

BISMARCK — North Dakota's Senate has endorsed a measure that would set aside a portion of the state's oil and gas production tax to a wildlife conservation fund.

April 05, 2013

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Bill changing grand jury petitions passes in state Senate

BISMARCK — More signatures may soon be required to petition a grand jury to hear allegations of wrongdoing against a public official.

By TJ Jerke , April 05, 2013

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Voter ID bill passes Senate with changes

BISMARCK -- North Dakota voters may have to present identification before they can cast a ballot at the next election.

By TJ Jerke , April 04, 2013

State Medicaid expansion bill sent to Senate for vote

BISMARCK — Lawmakers on two Senate committees recommended passing the proposed Medicaid expansion program that would provide insurance coverage to an estimated 20,000 North Dakotans who are currently living without.

By TJ Jerke , April 04, 2013

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Crusader against animal cruelty says bill is too weak

BISMARCK — Kristie Skunberg said Wednesday the amended version of the Legislature’s animal cruelty bill is too weak and fails to address creating penalties that fit the crimes against animals.

By TJ Jerke , April 04, 2013

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North Dakota lawmakers bemoan watered-down drunk driving bill

BISMARCK — Rep. Ed Gruchalla said the state needs to take a big step when it comes to cracking down on drinking and driving because “people don’t pay attention to baby steps.”

By TJ Jerke , April 03, 2013

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House committee removes 'Grande Amendment' from anti-abortion bill

House committee removes 'Grande Amendment' from anti-abortion bill BISMARCK — A small group of lawmakers quickly removed an amendment Tuesday morning from an anti-abortion bill that would have prevented state agencies from contracting with an individual or organization that advocates the practice of abortion.

By TJ Jerke , April 03, 2013

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