LEGISLATURE
Duluth-area leaders bring a message of thanks to Capitol
ST. PAUL Previous years visits to the state Capitol by Northeastern Minnesota community leaders included requests to fund projects such as an airport terminal, a hockey arena, an intermodal transpo...
Posted on 2/14/13 at 1:00 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
Legislators prepare for 2013 session
BISMARCK North Dakota legislative leaders agreed Tuesday to move forward with a video project that they see as an opportunity to improve public access to the Legislature. In previous sessions, the p...
Posted on 6/19/12 at 5:45 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
Minnesota House DFL would add tax surcharge on rich
ST. PAUL -- House Democrats today said they want to not only permanently raise income taxes on wealthy Minnesotans, but also add a temporary surcharge on the richest of the rich to repay schools.By Don Davis, Forum Communications , March 19, 2013
Gun control bill set for Tuesday vote
A House committee is poised to take a vote on a gun control bill tonight.By Danielle Killey, Forum News Service , March 19, 2013
Dalrymple sees potential in N.D.’s higher ed system
BISMARCK — Relentless scrutiny of North Dakota’s higher education system is nothing new, Gov. Jack Dalrymple said Friday.By Ryan Johnson, Forum News Service , March 18, 2013
N.D. Legislature: Abortion tops issues
BISMARCK — Abortion, guns and taxes. The North Dakota Legislature is expected to consider those and other measures this week as the session marches through the second full week after its midsession break.By James MacPherson, Associated Press , March 18, 2013
Measure to replace higher ed system advances
BISMARCK -- North Dakota House lawmakers Friday passed a resolution that would allow voters, through a constitutional amendment, to restructure the higher education system by turning the chancellor into an appointed position by the governor.By TJ Jerke , March 15, 2013
Letter to the editor: Lawmakers should work in session; not play on Twitter
It has always been my understanding that the responsibility of a legislator during a floor session is to engage in debate and to discuss the policy vote at hand, not to Tweet or Facebook play-by-play updates.By By Rep. Al Carlson, Fargo , March 15, 2013
Proposal mulled to extend ND legislative session
North Dakota lawmakers are mulling a proposal that would extend the length of a legislative session by 40 days.March 12, 2013
Legislature: what to watch
BISMARCK — North Dakota’s Legislature is in its last week before its midseason break, and lawmakers are finishing up committee work and considering remaining bills in their respective chambers.By James MacPherson, Associated Press , March 11, 2013
Abortion foe not afraid of controversy
By TJ Jerke , March 11, 2013
Young North Dakotans drawn to public service
By Chuck Haga, Forum News Service , March 11, 2013
ND Legislature: Lawmakers to address big issues
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Legislature is slated to tackle some of the weightiest issues of the session as lawmakers enter their first full week after crossover.By By James MacPherson, Associated Press , March 10, 2013
Senate committee OKs bill curbing gun purchases
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved legislation Thursday toughening laws against people who illegally buy guns for others as lawmakers cast the first votes in Congress to curb firearms since December's horrific shootings at a Connecticut elementary school.March 07, 2013
ND higher ed board to review 'disturbing' allegations surrounding Shirvani
BISMARCK - The state Board of Higher Education will meet in May to discuss "disturbing information and allegations" regarding embattled Chancellor Hamid Shirvani, including alleged violations of the state's open meetings and open records laws, and possible violations of state Board of Higher Education policy.By Forum News Service , March 07, 2013
Republicans block Obama nominee to appeals court
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the confirmation of federal appeals court nominee Caitlin Halligan for the second time, denying President Barack Obama a key judicial appointment.March 06, 2013
Former Sen. Conrad mourns passing of dog, Dakota
WASHINGTON — Former North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad is mourning the death of Dakota, his beloved dog and best friend.By Sam Benshoof, Forum News Service , February 25, 2013
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