BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota Legislature has approved a measure to allow patients on medical marijuana to receive 6,000 milligrams of THC within a 30 day period, an increase from 4,000 milligrams. The measure amending an initiated measure passed with the required two-thirds votes in each chamber. Republican Rep. Brandon Pritchard of Bismarck says some patients can get by…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Republicans in the North Dakota legislature are pushing to pass a resolution where people can vote on a ballot measure to eliminate property taxes. The measure would prevent all state and political subdivisions from levying a property tax in 2025. Subdivisions with bond issues would still collect property taxes until the bonds are paid off. Former…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly cutting 70 percent of the cost of a commonly prescribed form of insulin, advocates say it’s a first step in the right direction. They say more work needs to be done. “Honestly, if I hear one more story about the price of eggs, I’m probably going to lose it because I…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota House passes three bills dealing with state income tax reductions. One would eliminate the tax for single filers making under $44,750 and for married filers making under $74,750. It sets a flat tax rate of 1.5% for higher-income earners. Another bill gives tax credits of $800 for single filers and $1,600 per married filers…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong is in Bismarck to talk about the work he is doing in Washington, D.C. Armstrong addressing both the North Dakota Senate and House. He told state lawmakers about four new bills just introduced in the U.S. House including an online notary bill and Pick Sloan Irrigation bill which gives farmers access…
BISMARCK, N.D. – Two separate bills that would prohibit public libraries from displaying “explicit sexual material” passed the Senate and House floors in North Dakota on Thursday after undergoing debate among lawmakers in each chamber. Supporters said the bills would reduce children’s exposure to pornography, while opponents said it would limit children’s access to scientific and educational content on the…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota House passes a bill that would require schools to designate their athletic team for male, female, or coed participation based on biological sex. Those speaking in favor of the bill argued it is about women’s rights and opportunities. Opponents, such as Democratic Rep. Jayme Davis of Rolette, said schools already have requirements for trans…
BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — A bill to ban approval or choice ranked voting in North Dakota has passed the house by a vote of 74-19. An amendment to grandfather in Fargo’s approval voting system failed. Fargo is the only city in the state with the voting method after an initiated measure gained overwhelming support. Republican State Representative Ben Koppelman, the…
Rep. Satrom pushing for backing for his nuisance dog billBISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota House has approved a bill that would determine when a dog can be declared a public nuisance and put to death. The bill passed 56-34. Representative Bernie Satrom of Jamestown is a co-sponsor. He says the bill clarifies that if a dog is habitually harassing…
JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KVRR) — Parents of Bismarck High School students say officials from Jamestown Public Schools have yet to reach out to them regarding last week’s basketball game where racial slurs and taunts were targeted at players of color. “I guess I would have never said anything, but it’s different when it happens to your kid. Your child that’s being…
