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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
Barbershop wisdom
Most worthwhile wisdom I have acquired was outside of any classroom or textbook. I also know, for a fact, I never learned anything while talking. One of the best places Ive received valuable informati...
Posted on 4/18/13 at 9:07 AM
Money requested from Legislature to study Killdeer Mountain
BISMARCK A proposal in the state Senate seeks to provide $250,000 to do an archaeological study within the Battle of Killdeer Mountain study area, in part due to the encroachment of oil development. ...
Posted on 2/7/13 at 9:59 PM
Areavoices Digest #67 - More than just Marilyn Hagerty
That title you see above is my cheap ploy to get you to click on my blog. I'm not beneath trickery. But the fact is: Marilyn Hagerty is hot. Stories about her and now her Areavoices blog are generatin...
Posted on 3/14/12 at 4:39 PM
outdoors bills passed so far in 2011 North Dakota legislature
HB 1180 - (Representatives Drovdal, Schatz; Senator Nodland) - Landowner preferential elk licenses will be issued by weighted lottery if the number of applicants exceeds the number of licenses availa...
Posted on 3/18/11 at 2:50 PM
Dickinson senator expects emergency services funding bill to pass
A bill up for debate in the North Dakota Legislature could offer more funding to emergency services in areas most impacted by the state’s oil production.By Betsy Simon , April 27, 2013
Anti-tobacco funding restored
BISMARCK — After two failed attempts, House lawmakers passed a bill to fund the Tobacco Prevention and Control Advisory Committee.By TJ Jerke , April 27, 2013
House vote sends message to tobacco community
BISMARCK — House lawmakers shot down two attempts Thursday to fund the Tobacco Prevention and Control Advisory Committee. Senate Bill 2024 was defeated by one vote, and an attempt to reconsider it later did not garner enough support.By TJ Jerke , April 26, 2013
Jobs drive Devils Lake campus needs
DEVILS LAKE — The Lake Region State College campus is spreading around the city of Devils Lake — but not by design or desire.By Kevin Bonham , April 25, 2013
Attorney general: Final DUI proposal will be tough
BISMARCK — The state’s top attorney said the Legislature’s proposal to increase penalties and curb drunken driving “is going to be tough.”By TJ Jerke , April 25, 2013
Animal cruelty bill sent to governor’s desk
BISMARCK -- A 80-12 House vote Wednesday morning sent Gov. Jack Dalrymple a bill that would create harsher penalties against people who willfully neglect, abuse, abandon or are otherwise cruel to animals.By TJ Jerke , April 24, 2013
Bill makes animal cruelty a felony in North Dakota
BISMARCK — North Dakota's Legislature has made cruelty to animals a felony.April 24, 2013
Senate passes animal cruelty bill; House to take it up
BISMARCK — A bill to beef up penalties for people who harm animals has one last hurdle before it is sent to Gov. Jack Dalrymple for his signature.By TJ Jerke , April 24, 2013
Senate returns some funding for Oil Patch
BISMARCK — Some of the funding for western North Dakota counties that was stripped out of a bill last week, and drew heat from many, has now been restored.By TJ Jerke , April 22, 2013
Senate approves resolution to restructure higher ed board
BISMARCK — After a third attempt, Senate lawmakers successfully passed a resolution to let voters decide if the State Board of Higher Education should be removed from the state constitution and be replaced by a full-time, three-member committee.By TJ Jerke , April 22, 2013
Senate pushes ahead to dismantle State Board of Higher Education
BISMARCK -- After a third attempt, Senate lawmakers successfully passed a resolution proposing a constitutional change to remove the State Board of Higher Education and replace it with a full-time three-member committee. House Concurrent Resolution 3047 passed 25-21 and will be sent to the House for reconsideration.By TJ Jerke , April 22, 2013
Legislators don't want cameras in every committee room
BISMARCK — The Legislature may not be as transparent in the future as some want it to be after House lawmakers said they do not want cameras in every committee room.By TJ Jerke , April 20, 2013
Senate votes to bring back resolution on higher ed board
BISMARCK — Voters may still be able to decide whether the State Board of Higher Education should be replaced by a new full-time, three-member commission.By TJ Jerke , April 20, 2013
ND Senate approves $5M grant for tribal colleges
BISMARCK — North Dakota's Senate has approved a measure that would provide $5 million to tribal colleges for job training.April 19, 2013
Lawmakers hope for 1 last vote on higher ed structure
BISMARCK — A proposal to eliminate the State Board of Higher Education was shot down twice Thursday, with lawmakers hoping it comes back up today.By TJ Jerke , April 19, 2013
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