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Bills look to expand North Dakota student opportunities through savings accounts

February 10, 2025

KVRR Staff,

From the left, Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck, Shane Goettle, Joy-Nicole Smith and Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, participate in a meeting of the North Dakota Educational Opportunities Task Force on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. The Legislature is considering several school choice proposals. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers are weighing several proposals to establish Education…

Renters’ Rights Bill Fails in North Dakota Legislature

State representatives seemed to feel that the measure made things too difficult for landlords and property owners.

February 8, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. – The bill that required landlords and tenants to be present for move-in and move-out inspections in North Dakota had failed to pass. The committee had previously recommended the bill not pass pass prior to the vote as concerns were raised for the rights of landlords and property owners. Representative Jared Hendrix and members from the social media…

North Dakota House committee considers annual legislative sessions in new bill

February 7, 2025

Eric Bolin,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota legislators heard testimony on a bill that would have their current bi-annual sessions changed to occur annually. The number of days of a legislative session would not increase from the current 80 days, but would split those days between the two years. Proponents of the bill claimed that it would enhance the responsiveness of the…

Legislators hear testimony on bill to upgrade Fargo National Cemetery

February 7, 2025

Eric Bolin,

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota legislators heard testimony on Friday for a bill that would fund upgrades to Fargo National Cemetery. The bill would give $3 million to the department of Veteran’s Affairs, which would then be given to a non-profit to be used to fund upgrades for the cemetery. Those who spoke in favor of the bill included Fargo…

Major property tax bill clears committee with flexibility on caps

February 7, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Rep. Craig Headland, R-Montpelier, presents an amendment to a property tax bill on Feb. 6, 2025. (Mary Steurer/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A nearly $500 million property tax overhaul championed by the governor cleared its first hurdle Thursday in the North Dakota House. House Bill 1176 is based on a plan proposed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong earlier this year…

Governor testifies on eliminating unneeded North Dakota boards

February 7, 2025

KVRR Staff,

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong gives his first State of the State address Jan. 7, 2025, at the Capitol. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong went into a legislative committee Thursday to pitch his idea of creating a task force to eliminate unnecessary North Dakota government boards. “Every board comes with a…

Bill to kill carbon pipeline property tax exemption in North Dakota fails

February 7, 2025

KVRR Staff,

Sen. Jeffery Magrum, R-Hazelton, speaks on the Senate floor during the organizational session on Dec. 4, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A bill that would have required carbon dioxide pipeline developer Summit Carbon Solutions to pay property taxes in the first 10 years of operation in North Dakota failed Thursday in the state Senate. Sen….

UPDATE: Thirteen States Sue Over DOGE Access to Government Payment Systems

February 6, 2025

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Elon Musk (Fox News)Democratic attorneys general in several states vowed Thursday to file a lawsuit to stop the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans’ sensitive personal information. Thirteen attorneys general, including New York’s Letitia James, said in a statement that they were taking action “in defense of our Constitution, our right to privacy, and the…

Legislators hear testimony on second bill that would affect approval voting in Fargo

February 6, 2025

Eric Bolin,

BISMARCK, N.D. — There are now two bills being debated in the North Dakota Legislature that would end the practice of approval voting in Fargo. KVRR News reported on HB 1297 last week. That bill would ban approval and ranked choice voting in the state. HB 1307 would make home charter rules that conflict with state laws null and void….

Republican Rep. Demuth Elected Speaker of the House After Deal Reached With Democrats

February 6, 2025

TJ Nelson, kvrr-apiuser,

ST. PAUL (KVRR/AP) — Rep. Lisa Demuth, a Republican from Cold Spring, has been elected as Speaker of the House after a power-sharing agreement was reached with Democrats in the Minnesota House. It ends a stalemate that prevented the chamber from conducting official business for more than three weeks. Under the deal, Demuth will hold the role of speaker for…