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On Second Thought, Sports Betting Passed By ND House

The bill originally got the support of representatives present but fell two votes short Wednesday of the 48 needed for approval.

BISMARCK – North Dakota’s House has reconsidered and passed legislation to allow legal gambling on college and professional sports. The bill originally got the support of representatives present but fell two votes short Wednesday of the 48 needed for approval. The bill was approved by a second vote of 52-38. A separate bill that would allow gambling on professional sports…

North Dakota House Adds To Medical Marijuana Bill, Still Needs Senate Approval

House Also Rejects Sexual Orientation Discrimination Bill

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota House has voted in favor of several proposed changes to the state’s medical marijuana law. The changes will need Senate approval before they can take effect. House members approved adding 13 illnesses to the list of 17 approved medical conditions, along with terminal illnesses. They would include Tourette syndrome, migraines, rheumatoid arthritis, opioid withdrawal and…

North Dakota House Passes “Abortion Reversal” Bill

It now goes to the Senate.

BISMARCK, ND — North Dakota’s Republican-led House has approved so-called “abortion reversal” legislation by a vote of 73-16. It now goes to the Senate. It would require abortion providers to tell women undergoing drug-induced abortions that they could still have a live birth if they change their mind. Abortion-rights groups say the legislation amounts to providing misinformation to women. Gov. Doug…

Fargo Business Owners Call for Repeal of North Dakota’s Blue Laws

Legislators in the ND House recently voted to repeal the laws Thursday

FARGO, N.D. — Growing up in Devils Lake, Amber Sander says she loved getting up to work at a restaurant on Sundays. “Sunday mornings I got the best tips, I loved working Sunday mornings it was awesome. So, I think people that want to services on Sunday also want to have access to the things they want to do after they’re…

ND Legislature At Work On 2-Year Budget

Members of the North Dakota House and Senate's appropriations committees are meeting Wednesday afternoon.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The North Dakota Legislature is set to establish a starting point for state government’s next two-year budget. Members of the North Dakota House and Senate’s appropriations committees are meeting Wednesday afternoon. The committees will estimate the state’s tax collections for the next two years, largely by attempting to predict what the price of oil may do…

ND Medical Marijuana Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk

The Senate got the needed two-thirds majority on Thursday to amend the citizen initiative. The House did the same earlier this month.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ The North Dakota Legislature has approved a comprehensive measure that regulates the state’s voter-approved medical marijuana initiative. The Senate got the needed two-thirds majority on Thursday to amend the citizen initiative. The House did the same earlier this month. The bill now heads to Gov. Doug Burgum for his signature. The measure, called the North Dakota…