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Kingship of Jesus Christ Resolution Fails In North Dakota House

North Dakota House ChamberBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRRNorth Dakota Monitor) — House members vote down a concurrent resolution that would proclaim Jesus Christ’s kingship in North Dakota. The vote was 31 for the resolution with 59 against. It was introduced by embattled Republican Rep. Nico Rios of Williston who was officially denounced by the state GOP over statements he made about the…

Local Nonprofits Upset Over North Dakota’s New Trans Athlete Law

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Some nonprofits are disappointed in Governor Doug Burgum for signing two transgender athlete bans into law. Two house bills in the North Dakota legislature prohibit transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams in K-12 and college. The Biden administration recently proposed a rule to forbid outright bans on transgender athletes. “It’s interesting that this…

Gov. Burgum vetoes trans pronoun bill

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum vetoes a bill that would have prohibited public schools from referring to students by pronouns that do not reflect the sex assigned to them at birth. Burgum said his problem with the bill is one of local control to remove the discretion of school boards which should accommodate all students’ needs….

Fargo City Commission Votes 4-1 To Oppose State Anti-LGBTQ Bills

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commission votes 4-1 to oppose a series of state bills filed by Republican legislators targeting LGBTQ+ residents in the state. The only no vote came from Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. Cody Schuler, advocacy manager with the American Civil Liberties Union of North Dakota told commissioners the legislation amounts to a “culture war” that takes away…

Proposed ND bill would criminalize “obscene performances” in front of children

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Republican lawmakers are pushing to pass a bill aimed at “obscene performances” in front of kids. “This bill is vague and I believe that’s intentional. What this bill is is targeting drag performers. It is an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that is targeted at those particularly around performing,” says Cody Schuler, the Advocacy Manager for the…