Politics / Elections

Opposition Growing To Property Tax Reform Measure in North Dakota

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/NORTH DAKOTA MONITOR) — A proposed statewide property tax reform measure would cost the state about $1.3 billion each fiscal year and the idea is already facing opposition. The proposed measure would end property taxes based on assessed value and rely on the state to fund budgets for counties, cities and school districts. A memo from the Legislative…

Republicans Block Bill to Outlaw Bump Stocks for Rifles after Supreme Court Lifts Trump-era Ban

FILE – A bump stock is displayed in Harrisonburg, Va., on March 15, 2019. The Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a gun accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans blocked bipartisan legislation Tuesday that would have outlawed bump stocks after the Supreme Court struck down…

Fedorchak Campaign Files Complaints With FEC And FCC

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO/NORTH DAKOTA MONITOR) — Julie Fedorchak’s campaign has filed complaints with two federal agencies over video and text messages sent last week that falsely stated she had dropped out of the U.S. House race. Complaints were filed with the Federal Election Commission and Federal Communications Commission asking the agencies to investigate. The campaign’s attorney says the complaint to…

North Dakota Congressional Age Limits Law Could Lead to Legal Review

BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) – A newly passed North Dakota law could give the U.S. Supreme Court an opportunity to revisit restrictions on who can run for federal office, a legal expert says. North Dakotans voted Tuesday to make it illegal for anyone to be elected or appointed to represent the state in Congress if they’d turn 81 before the end…

Commander of the Air Combat Command To Visit GFAFB and 119th Wing Next Week

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Commander of the Air Combat Command is going to be making stops this week in Grand Forks and Fargo. General Kenneth Wilsbach will meet with Grand Forks Air Force Base leadership and community leaders on Monday morning. On Tuesday, Sen. John Hoeven and Wilsbach will hold a counter-UAS discussion with leaders from UND to further…

Grand Forks man sentenced to 40 years in prison for child porn asks for appeal

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — The defense team for a Grand Forks man sentenced to decades in prison in a high-profile federal child pornography case is appealing his sentence to the Eighth Circuit Court. Nicholas Morgan-Derosier pleaded guilty to seven charges of possessing and distributing child porn in September and was sentenced last month. The prosecution recommended a 30-year sentence, but…

Statewide North Dakota Primary Election Turnout Just 20%

Former TV News Anchor Wins Seat on Fargo Commission

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another North Dakota primary election is in the books and with it just 20% voter turnout statewide. That is near average during presidential cycles but down 7% from 2020 when there was an increase in mail-in ballots due to the pandemic. The North Dakota GOP says it trusts Republican voters and will place its full support…

Sen. Hoeven Encourages Action on Farm Bill as Framework is Released

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — A framework has been released for the ongoing farm bill negotiations. Sen. John Hoeven says it strengthens the farm safety net, improves crop insurance affordability, expands producer access to credit and keeps conservation programs voluntary and farmer-friendly. It also increases premium subsidies for the Supplemental Coverage Option to 80% and raises the top coverage level to…

Senate Panel Holds Hearing on State Sen. Mitchell Ethics Complaint

ST. PAUL (KVRR/KFGO) — A Senate Ethics committee holds another hearing on Minnesota DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell in St. Paul. Mitchell did not appear at the brief hearing. Many in the Minnesota DFL party, including Gov. Tim Walz, have called for her resignation after her arrest for burglary at her stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes in April. Mitchell told…

Three new members joining Fargo School Board, one incumbent returning

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — There are nine candidates for four open seats on Fargo School Board. Kristin Nelson, Allie Ollenburger, Jason Nelson and Nikkie Gullickson, the incumbent, have came out on top for the election. Terms are for four years. The winners will be seated on the board at the July 9th meeting. Categories: Local News, North Dakota News, Politics…