SENATE
Gulleson delays U.S. Senate race decision; today's flood updates
BISMARCK--Former state Rep. Pam Gulleson, D-Rutland, said today that she will not make an announcement about whether she will seek the seat of retiring Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., until after flooding i...
Posted on 6/29/11 at 5:49 PM
North Dakota teen abortion stats surprise state legislators
"About 1,600 North Dakota teenagers had abortions in the state during a 10-year period ending in 2008," Forum Communications' Teri Finneman reports. "The state Health Department data su...
Posted on 6/18/10 at 9:55 AM
Identical twin brothers run for Minnesota State Legislature
Jay and Jeff Backer, identical twin brothers from Browns Valley and Graceville, are running for seats in the Minnesota State Legislature. Read the story at: www.inforum.com/event/article/id/280990/...
Posted on 6/7/10 at 6:00 AM
Sen Ray Holmberg
Sen Holmberg passed a bill (Senate Bill 2488) in 1993 that would discourage false reports of child abuse in divorce and child custody cases. All court costs would be paid by parent (often the mother) ...
Posted on 7/22/09 at 5:45 AM
Senate OKs measure blocking fees for Mo. River H2O
The U.S. Senate passed an amendment Wednesday blocking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from charging fees to access water in upper Missouri River reservoirs.By Associated Press , May 15, 2013
Tempers flare at immigration hearing
Tempers flared at a Senate hearing on immigration legislation Monday as a Republican senator objected to a Democrat's criticism of attempts by some to link the Boston Marathon bombings to the immigration bill.By Associated Press , April 22, 2013
Senate pushes ahead to dismantle State Board of Higher Education
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.By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , April 22, 2013
Senate bill jeopardizes tax-free online shopping
The Senate is taking up a bill that would allow states to collect sales taxes for online purchases.By Associated Press , April 22, 2013
Prospects for background checks remain unclear
The fate of a bipartisan Senate effort to subject more firearms buyers to background checks remains uncertain as seven Republicans amenable to a gun control debate are still likely to resist such an expansion.By Associated Press , April 15, 2013
Senate ready to launch gun control debate
The Senate is ready to launch an emotion-charged debate on new gun restrictions, four months after the carnage at a Connecticut elementary school spurred President Barack Obama and Congress to address firearms violence.By Associated Press , April 11, 2013
Senate backs concealed weapons in churches but not in schools
Senate lawmakers said Thursday that concealed weapons should not be allowed in schools, but they are welcome in churches.By Forum News Service , March 28, 2013
Senate endorses Keystone XL pipeline constructio
The Senate has endorsed construction of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline that is to carry oil from Canada to Texas oil refineries.By Associated Press , March 22, 2013
Senate panel OKs Dems gun background check bill
A divided Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday narrowly approved a Democratic bill expanding required federal background checks for nearly all gun purchases, but put off immediate consideration of an assault weapons ban.March 12, 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
Senate moves toward CIA nominee vote
The Senate is moving toward a vote on President Barack Obama's nominee for CIA director after a White House concession.March 07, 2013
Senate reverses chancellor buyout vote
North Dakota state senators this morning reversed a vote from the previous day and approved funding to the University System’s budget to allow the State Board of Higher Education to buy out Chancellor Hamid Shirvani’s remaining contract.By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 27, 2013
Senate confirms Hagel for defense secretary
A deeply divided Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm Republican Chuck Hagel to be the nation's next defense secretary, handing President Barack Obama's pick the top Pentagon job just days before billions of dollars in automatic, across-the-board budget cuts hit the military.February 26, 2013
ND Senate approves oil tax restructuring bill
North Dakota's Senate approved a measure Monday that closes loopholes used by oil companies in exchange for lower taxes.February 26, 2013
Fallen soldier’s wife to be guest: Heitkamp says Adrienne Linde will attend State of Union address
Adrienne Linde, wife of a North Dakota National Guard soldier from Devils Lake who was killed in action in Afghanistan late last year, will be the guest of Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, R-N.D., at Tuesday’s State of the Union speech by President Barack Obama.By Forum News Service , February 12, 2013
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