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North Dakota GOP to scrub $1.1B bonding proposal

BISMARCK, N.D. - Republican legislative leaders say a massive $1.1 billion bonding package that would finance infrastructure projects across North Dakota is being withdrawn and will be replaced by a far less costly proposal. Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner says…

North Dakota sees no COVID-19 deaths for 5th time this month

BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota’s rate of positive cases of COVID-19 remained low in the health department's daily update. Monday's update included 69 new cases from 2,194 tests, a positivity rate of 3.63%. The COVID Tracking Project reports that North…

Bill would make jail mugshots confidential in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) - A West Fargo lawmaker has introduced a bill that would seal jail mugshots from the public. The bill, introduced by Republican Rep. Shannon Roers Jones, says "unless there is a compelling public safety interest warranting release,…

Bills would reduce penalties for underage drinking

BISMARCK, N.D.  - A pair of bills being considered by the Legislature would do away with the prospect of jail time for offenders and also give a judge discretion whether to order treatment. One bill would make the penalty for underage…

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