Two high-profile vetoes from Governor Kelly Armstrong will stand after North Dakota lawmakers failed to gather enough votes to override them. Efforts to revive a plan for education savings accounts and to impose stricter content screening in schools and public libraries both fell short of the two-thirds majorities needed. The debates revealed sharp divides —
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Governor Kelly Armstrong has vetoed a bill that would have required public and school libraries to move certain books out of reach of minors. Senate Bill 2307 aimed to expand an existing 2023 law by applying similar restrictions to school libraries and adding enforcement steps. Armstrong called the bill redundant, expensive, and difficult to implement,
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A bill requiring school and public libraries to relocate content deemed “sexually explicit” passed the House on a 49-45 vote Monday after nearly 90 minutes of debate. Senate Bill 2307, sponsored by Sen. Keith Boehm, R-Mandan, would allow people who challenge library content to seek a state’s attorney’s opinion if they don’t agree with a
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A new proposal at the North Dakota Legislature is stirring up debate over who pays when state rules land in local libraries. Senate Bill 2307 would require school and public libraries to move “offensively sexual” materials out of easy reach of minors — but lawmakers are divided over the cost. Supporters say it’s a simple
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Some stories are too good to make up—like a Gothic novel returned to a small-town library more than 51 years late. That’s what happened in Enderlin, where a copy of _Rebecca_ quietly reappeared in the mail, decades after its due date in 1973. No name, no note—just a well-traveled book and a $20 bill. What
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services isn’t a household name, but its work touches millions—funding everything from rural internet access to workforce training programs in local libraries. It’s the federal agency behind much of the innovation and support in American cultural institutions. Now, just days after President Trump called for its elimination, he’s appointed
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North Dakota lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would require public libraries to create restricted sections for materials deemed obscene—though defining what qualifies remains a point of contention. Supporters argue it’s about protecting children, while opponents warn of vague language, high costs, and the risk of mass book challenges. With a potential price
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A contentious debate over books in North Dakota’s schools and libraries is moving to the House after the Senate narrowly passed SB 2307. The bill would require the removal of books deemed sexually explicit, with librarians facing criminal charges if they fail to comply. Supporters say it’s about protecting children, while opponents warn it’s unnecessary
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A bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate aims to restrict explicit content in schools and public libraries. Senator Keith Boehm argues that it doesn’t ban books but rather promotes a safer environment for minors by relocating such material to less accessible areas. Critics, however, contend that the bill isn’t necessary and could lead to
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Libraries are more than books—they’re community lifelines. They provide knowledge, resources, and a space where anyone, regardless of means, can explore the world. But in North Dakota, a new bill could force libraries to restrict access to entire sections of their collections, potentially locking away works by Cormac McCarthy, Stephen King, and even Shakespeare. Supporters
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The City of Fargo is using the local library to get the word out on what they do. A four-part presentation series will feature the City’s department heads educating the general public about the City’s operations and give citizens a chance to get more involved with their local government.
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The Chairman of the Grand Forks Library board is getting progressive with his vision for the services provided by the City’s library.
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