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North Dakota Senate adds funding for local wastewater projects to replace federal cut

April 21, 2025

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About $1.9 million in federal funding was approved for the Fessenden wastewater lagoon but rescinded with the cancellation of FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. (Photo provided by Wells County Emergency Management)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Senate this week added funding to a budget bill to help communities that lost federal grants for infrastructure projects….

With Three Weeks To Go, ND Legislature Takes Action on Mandate Resolution And Interstate Speeds

April 20, 2025

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BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — North Dakota lawmakers are heading into the final three weeks of the 80-day session which is scheduled to end on May 9. Among the latest action by lawmakers, the senate has voted down a resolution that related to mandated reporting requirements for public officials. It was a proposal prompted by the sex crime conviction of former…

Gov. Armstrong signs 2 bills affecting North Dakota political communications, advertising

April 18, 2025

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North Dakota lawmakers meet in the House chamber. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed two bills last week that will change laws surrounding political communications and advertisements in North Dakota. House Bill 1167, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Warrey, R-Casselton, would require a disclaimer in capital letters on any political communication or political advertisement…

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Lawmaker’s vacation among 195 missed days by North Dakota legislators

April 18, 2025

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Rep. Landon Bahl, R-Grand Forks, listens in the House chamber during a floor session on April 17, 2025. Bahl has missed 10 days of the legislative session. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — North Dakota lawmakers will be paid at least $41,500 for absences during the 2025 legislative session so far, though most legislators with more than…

North Dakota lawmakers look to add $1 million to state budget for anti-abortion campaign

April 18, 2025

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Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg, speaks during a floor session in the Senate on April 17, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A North Dakota legislative committee this week recommended adding $1 million in the budget bill for the Office of Management and Budget for a “life education committee” to teach people about abortion alternatives. The amendment was…

North Dakota Senate passes Education Savings Accounts for private school students

April 18, 2025

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Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, speaks on the Senate floor on April 17, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Senate approved a bill Thursday establishing Education Savings Accounts for private school students, but details are likely to be worked out by a conference committee. The Senate voted 27-20 in favor of an amended version…

North Dakota House approves change to state health insurance plan

April 17, 2025

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Rep. Ben Koppelman, R-West Fargo, speaks on the House floor on Jan. 24, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota House voted 55-37 on Wednesday in favor of a bill that some worry will lead to state employees paying health insurance premiums — though supporters say that is not the intention of the proposal….

Ethics commissioners say bill would impose an arbitrary cutoff for investigations

April 17, 2025

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Commissioners Murray Sagsveen, left, and Ronald Goodman, right, members of the North Dakota Ethics Commission, listen to a House committee hearing on March 18, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The Ethics Commission fears changes approved by North Dakota lawmakers earlier this week could allow alleged ethical violations by public officials to go unaddressed. “We’re going…

North Dakota lawmakers consider bill that could lead to state employees paying for health premiums

April 16, 2025

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Nick Archuleta, president of North Dakota United, speaks during a committee hearing on Jan. 21, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — A committee of lawmakers on Tuesday endorsed a bill that would allow the state to shift health insurance premium costs onto employees. Senate Bill 2160, sponsored by Rep. Kyle Davison, R-Fargo, would change the state…

North Dakota Senate defeats bill that aimed to divest Legacy Fund from China

April 16, 2025

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Sen. Jerry Klein, R-Fessenden, testifies against a bill that sought to authorize the State Investment Board to divest the Legacy Fund from Chinese investments. (Jeff Beach / North Dakota Monitor)BISMARCK, N.D. (North Dakota Monitor) — The North Dakota Senate on Tuesday sank a bill that would have authorized the State Investment Board to divest from Legacy Fund holdings in companies…