Workforce, daycare, deer-baiting, group hunting, immigration, foreign ownership of property, funding for private schools — they were all topics at last weekend’s legislative forum at the North Dakota State Fair Center. Jill Schramm with The Minot Daily News has the full story. The next forum is this coming Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
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After an investigation by the Carrington Police Department and with assistance of the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation (ND BCI) and Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone, on January 30, 2023, the Defendant, Patricia Wick, was arrested. Patricia Wick is charged with Murder, a Class AA Felony, related to the death of an infant in
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When it comes to democracy and the freedoms we live under, there are global trends at play as we speak, but without the data, it’s hard to see them. That’s where ‘Our World in Data’ steps in; they’re a non profit focused on gathering data and research on the big problems we’re facing together and
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From gender and LBGTQ+ issues to banning library books, one long-time Wyoming reporter and columnist is wondering why his state legislators insist on importing bad ideas from other places. It’s a question especially relevant as state legislatures around the country seem to be tackling all the same culture issues at the same moment. Read the
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A slate of bills aimed squarely at a single pipeline project through southern North Dakota saw lots of citizen engagement at hearings last week. At question is whether a proposed pipeline developer should have ability to use eminent domain, the authority to take land and easements with compensation, to advance the project. Get the full
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ESG stands for ‘environment’, ‘social’, and ‘governance’. It’s an acronym to describe the emerging pressure corporations and businesses are under to be transparent regarding practices related to the environment, social, and governance issues. As an example, banks that reduce or stop lending to carbon-based energy projects would be an example of an ESG policy. It’s
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They would be required to be enclosed on all four sides and have ventilation systems, and if the Senate says yes, a bill allowing cigar lounges will go to Governor Burgum. The house passed the bill by a vote of 59-32 last Wednesday. Representative Dan Ruby of Minot is the sponsor of the bill; he
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It is very gracious of the Minot Voice to give me a voice. Like the Federalists and the Whigs of early American history, the North Dakota Democratic party may be on the road to being a mere memory. Why and how that has happened, I will leave to historians. There is plenty of blame to
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For recently promoted Brig. Gen. Rebecca B. McElwain, a Minot-area native, it’s her North Dakota roots and sensibilities that helped her reach high places in the U.S. Army. General McElwain one of just 30 female general officers in the Army; she was promoted on January 9th at a ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base in
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Here’s the list: House Bill 1483, House Bill 1404, House Bill 1194, House Bill 1341, House Bill 1339, and House Bill 1401. They’re all bills to expand gun rights and where gun owners can legally carry their guns in North Dakota. The bills where in committee hearing last week; the NRA and a others showed
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When it comes to electing City officials, Fargo has broken ranks with the rest of us. They no longer select the one candidate they want elected, they select all the candidates they approve of getting elected. Whoever gets the most approvals gets elected. It’s an adaptation Fargo turned to given the high number of candidates
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What do Republican’s stand for these days? That’s the question Rob Port is asking, while at the same time nostalgically remembering the old days when individualism and freedom were respected values in the party. And if you need evidence of his argument, he’ll point you straight to the legislation. Get the full commentary from Rob
Read & Share sourced from: InForumWASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) was selected to serve as Vice Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Additionally, he will serve on the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security, the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. “I’m honored to serve as Vice Chair
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The Associated Press has a story tied to military service with Minot Air Force Base implications. Nine service members tied to nuclear missile silo work decades ago in Montana have been diagnosed with blood cancer. There are indications it maybe related to their service period at Malmstrom Air Force Base. Get the full story from
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North Dakota’s Industrial Commission is made up of Governor Burgum, Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring, and Attorney General Drew Wrigley. They met on Wednesday, and among the items they considered was proposed Minnesota legislation requiring electricity consumed in Minnesota to come from non-carbon bearing production methods. The Industrial Commission acted to draft a letter reminding Minnesota
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The East Grand Forks City Council has heard a request by a citizen to change its zoning ordinance to allow for backyard hens. The request was made in light of significant increases in the price of store-bought eggs. Meghan Arbegast with the Grand Forks Herald has the full story. And why does it matter in
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