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Weights and measures in 1903 North Dakota
This column ran in the June 9 edition of the Prairie Post.    The 1903 Blue Book of North Dakota includes a wealth of information about the rules of the state from that era. It is available ...
Posted on 6/10/09 at 3:26 AM
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‘Equal parenting rights’ petition approved for circulation

The petition for an “equal parental rights” initiated measure has been approved by North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger, his office said Tuesday.

By Forum News Service , June 19, 2013

Supreme Court hears appeal from Measure 2 backers over attorney fees, retraction

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 By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , May 10, 2013

Bars preparing for change after approval of smoking ban

North Dakota voters on Nov. 6 decided 66 percent to 34 percent to ban smoking in all public places and workplaces, including bars, through Measure 4. This ban takes effect 30 days after the election, meaning that by Dec. 6 all bars must be smoke free.

By By Katherine Grandstrand , Forum Communications , November 17, 2012

N.D. is first state to add farmer protection to its constitution

N.D. is first state to add farmer protection to its constitution Voters in heavily agriculture-dependent North Dakota became the first to enshrine the right to farm in their state constitution, a move that some say could have far-reaching effects on genetic modification, land use and the way animals are raised.

By By Blake Nicholson, Associated Press , November 09, 2012

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Voters defeat new courthouse issue

Voters in eastern North Dakota’s Griggs County have defeated a $2 million bond issue to build a new courthouse. The Grand Forks Herald reported that the measure on Tuesday’s ballot got support from only 49 percent of voters when 60 percent approval was required.

November 08, 2012

Smoked out: By Dec. 6, smoking banned in public places, worksites

The vote is final and North Dakotans approved Measure 4, the ban on smoking in public places and worksites.

By Ben Rodgers , November 08, 2012

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Shared-parenting measure passes in Walsh County

Voters in northeastern North Dakota's Walsh County have overwhelming approved a shared-parenting initiative.

November 07, 2012

Minn. marriage amendment battle costliest ever

An expensive battle about whether to define marriage as only between a man and woman was, as predicted, a close contest in Tuesday’s election.

By By Don Davis , Forum Communications , November 07, 2012

Animal cruelty measure draws outside supporters, money

Early returns indicated North Dakota voters were skeptical of a measure aimed at increasing protection of animals by adding a felony punishment for certain extreme cases of animal cruelty.

By By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications , November 07, 2012

Measures 1 and 2 unofficially passed

Two sections of the North Dakota Constitution were held under the microscope Tuesday, as voters had the opportunity to repeal Section 6 of Article X in Measure 1 and add the executive branch to Section 4 of Article XI with Measure 2.

By By Chris Murphy , Forum Communications , November 07, 2012

North Dakota voters to decide on smoking ban in indoor workplaces

North Dakota voters took to the polls on Election Day to decide on Measure 4, a ballot initiative that would ban smoking in indoor workplaces across the state.

By By Sam Benshoof , Forum Communications , November 07, 2012

Farm measure about future, supporters say

Measure 3 — the North Dakota “right to farm” constitutional amendment measure — had 66 percent of the vote as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, with 71 percent of precincts counted. The measure was spearheaded over an entire year by the North Dakota Farm Bureau.

By By Mikkel Pates, Forum Communications , November 07, 2012

Letter to the editor: Measure 5 isn’t the answer to animal cruelty issues

People have asked for my opinion as a veterinarian on Measure 5. Two groups seek your support: one, North Dakotans for Responsible Animal Care, composed of the North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, North Dakota Farm Bureau, North Dakota Farmers Union, North Dakota Board of Animal Health and the Department of Agriculture; two, North Dakotans to Stop Animal Cruelty, initially started by several North Dakota individuals who have supported previous legislation against animal cruelty.

By Dr. Debra Trnovec , November 03, 2012

Measure 4 supporters, opponents: Supporters say ban protects public health; opponents say it goes too far

A ballot measure that would ban smoking in public places across North Dakota has reignited the debate about the role of government. Measure 4, which is on Tuesday’s ballot, would ban smoking in all indoor workplaces where state law now allows for it, including bars, tobacco shops, taxis and more.

By By Sam Benshoof , Forum Communciations , November 02, 2012

Measure 5 spending tops $1 million

The Humane Society of the United States and its legislative fund have contributed more than $675,000 to the campaign supporting passage of Measure 5 on the North Dakota general election ballot.

By By Chuck Haga , Forum Communications , November 02, 2012

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