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Can I get an AMEN??!!
I am really trying to not be judgmental or unfair today; as such, I won't be going on a full-blown rant on hypocrisy (which was my initial inclination - it took me a full two hours to find my way off ...
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Lawmakers cut request for higher ed employees

BISMARCK — A handful of lawmakers have stripped the seven positions Gov. Jack Dalrymple has called for in his budget for the state’s University System, while others discuss a bill that would prohibit the chancellor from spending or accessing any fees from the state’s institutions for new office staff.

By TJ Jerke , February 19, 2013

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Bill would put a tax on industrial water sales

FARGO – North Dakota lawmakers are considering a proposal to impose a water extraction tax for industrial water use in light of significant water demand in the Oil Patch.

By Patrick Springer , February 05, 2013

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Lawmakers brace for 80-day money-grab

BISMARCK — With the 2013 North Dakota Legislative Assembly set to convene Tuesday, lawmakers are bracing themselves for an 80-day money-grab.

By TJ Jerke , January 05, 2013

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State Legislature doesn't reflect constituency

State Legislature doesn't reflect constituency FARGO — Each election season, voters gravitate toward candidates they feel best share their interests.

By Tracy Frank , November 04, 2012

Lawmakers weigh potential oil pros, cons in SD

BUFFALO, S.D. (AP) — Fifteen lawmakers are meeting in Buffalo, S.D., to hear concerns about potential oil development in northwestern South Dakota.

July 16, 2012

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Legislative proposal would end rural property tax exemption

Legislative proposal would end rural property tax exemption BISMARCK (AP) — State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would cut the property tax bills of all North Dakota homeowners while eliminating a property tax exemption for farm residences.

By Dale Wetzel , March 24, 2012

North Dakota lawmakers prep for 2011 session

BISMARCK (AP) — Before North Dakota’s lawmakers begin voting on bills, they have more mundane jobs to finish — such as picking their Capitol desks, lobbying for prime committee assignments and getting refresher courses on how their laptop computers work.

December 05, 2010

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Senate deletes state income tax rebates

BISMARCK — The proposed North Dakota $100 million state income tax rebate for this year is gone. At least, as far as the state Senate is concerned. But senators still favor a state income tax reduction, much as Gov. John Hoeven and several other lawmakers have proposed this session.

March 20, 2009

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Hoeven: N.D. budget strong despite national concerns

‘But we should be cautious in looking to the future...’
BISMARCK — On the Legislature’s opening day, Gov. John Hoeven used his State of the State speech to give lawmakers a fresh pitch for his $7.7 billion budget plan, saying it remains sound despite a national economic slump.

January 07, 2009

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Peterson, lawmakers spar on WSI surplus

BISMARCK — A Fargo legislator told the state auditor Wednesday that debates about the workers’ compensation agency’s illegally large reserve fund is a “detail.”

July 10, 2008

Lawmakers are asked to increase funds for roads, transit

FARGO — North Dakota’s roads are deteriorating, but so is the amount of money in the state’s budget dedicated to helping improve them. Projections show an estimated $70 million funding shortfall for transportation needs.

By Teri Finneman , June 20, 2008

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Lawmakers question Keller’s $44,000 check for unused vacation

BISMARCK — When former state Lottery Director Chuck Keller retired April 30, the state cut him a check for more than $44,000 in unused vacation pay—1,264 hours of accumulated vacation, to be exact.

June 19, 2008

Lawmakers consider changes in WSI rehabilitation services

BISMARCK — North Dakota injured workers may get more say in their futures under Workforce Safety and Insurance’s vocational rehabilitation programs, a key legislator said Tuesday.

June 18, 2008

Lawmakers juggle costs of new or remodeled prison

BISMARCK — Remodeling the current State Penitentiary to hold 1,000 inmates would cost $32 million to $45 million less than building a new penitentiary from scratch, but the cost of operating the remodeled prison would cost about $33 million more over 20 years.

February 20, 2008

Lawmakers want to hear from docs about WSI

BISMARCK — Legislators said Thursday they want to hear for themselves what problems the medical community has with workers’ compensation issues.

February 08, 2008

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