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State aid rises, but Grand Forks schools still feel poor

GRAND FORKS — A big change in North Dakota’s education funding system aims to leave more money in taxpayer pockets, but fast-growing school districts such as Grand Forks Public Schools may feel a financial squeeze.

By Brandi Jewett , May 12, 2013

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Measure 2 backers appeal to high court

BISMARCK — Proponents of last year’s failed Measure 2 felt wronged after a district court judge ordered them to pay attorney fees and issue a retraction over their claims that public officials acted corruptly when speaking out against the measure.

By TJ Jerke , May 10, 2013

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Dickinson Public Schools to levy fewer mills: Assistant Superintendent: 'Valuation will probably eat up a lot of that savings'

Dickinson Public Schools will be obligated to levy fewer mills in the upcoming tax year, meaning a smaller share of citizen tax bills will be going to DPS, but it also means the district will have a tighter budget than it originally planned for the 2013-14 school year.

By Katherine Grandstrand , May 10, 2013

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Legislature's tax relief package generates mixed reaction

BISMARCK — North Dakota lawmakers delivered more than $1 billion in tax relief, but a backer of last year’s Measure 2 says the Legislature failed to provide adequate relief or reform.

By TJ Jerke , May 09, 2013

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Legislators near late-night compromise for property tax relief, K-12 funding

BISMARCK - Legislators were close to reaching a compromise after 11 p.m. Friday on their final day of the session to fund North Dakota’s K-12 schools and provide property tax relief. The issues hung in limbo throughout the day after House lawmakers defeated a bill early Friday, reversing the previous day’s passage of Gov. Jack Dalrymple’s proposal to increase state aid to K-12 school districts while providing about $714 million in property tax relief.

By Amy Dalrymple , May 03, 2013

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Now is the time for significant property tax relief

It is time for the state Legislature to focus on property tax relief and reform. In light of the debate on the Measure 2 property tax elimination amendment on last June’s ballot, it is clear that North Dakotans want action on this issue. The time for the Legislature to act is now.

By Andy Peterson , March 07, 2013

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More oil taxes targeted for oil counties

BISMARCK — A House proposal would change a current state funding formula to give counties affected by oil production a larger share of oil production revenue than the state.

By TJ Jerke , March 01, 2013

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Dems: Majority party not focused on property tax relief

BISMARCK — Democratic lawmakers said Thursday that Republicans need to focus on reducing property taxes for North Dakotans rather than cutting income and corporate taxes.

By TJ Jerke , February 22, 2013

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Tax supporting med school may to statewide vote

BISMARCK — North Dakota voters could determine whether or not to keep a statewide property tax that helps fund the University of North Dakota Medical School.

By TJ Jerke , February 14, 2013

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Property tax relief's effectiveness in question

FARGO — As a homebuilder, House Majority Leader Al Carlson knows a thing or two about foundations.

By Mike Nowatzki , January 27, 2013

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Hettinger School Board opts for more property tax funding

The Hettinger School Board unanimously approved an increased property tax levy of 141.3 mills, a hike of 11.95 percent or 15.08 mills for the 2012-13 school year, during a public meeting Wednesday at Hettinger Public School.

By Betsy Simon , September 13, 2012

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State lawmakers want property tax breaks continued

BISMARCK — North Dakota voters’ emphatic rejection of a citizen initiative to abolish property taxes hasn’t cooled state lawmakers’ ardor for ways to reduce the unpopular levies.

By Dale Wetzel , September 12, 2012

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With Measure 2 defeated, voters still looking for property tax relief

Leading up to the primaries this summer, Measure 2, the provision to abolish property taxes in North Dakota, garnered a lot of vocalization, both for and against. The voters of North Dakota voted down the measure, but will still be looking for property tax relief in the next biennium, officials said.

By Katherine Grandstrand , September 08, 2012

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ND lawmakers review proposed property tax cuts

BISMARCK (AP) — Weeks after North Dakota voters thrashed a proposal to abolish all property taxes, state lawmakers are mulling ideas to cut residential property taxes and restrict local governments’ ability to dole out tax breaks.

By Dale Wetzel , August 02, 2012

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Cash-flush North Dakota sure to see property tax relief, but how?

FARGO — The tax North Dakota homeowners love to loathe is about to get another whack.

By Patrick Springer , June 17, 2012

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