While the debate over legacy fund uses continues — with one idea being to use it to eliminate income taxes — the legislature made concrete steps toward reforming another tax policy. The bill is through both houses; it establishes a tax exemption for social security income. John Hageman with inForum has the story.
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For the second time in the past few years, a North Dakota quarterback has a good chance of being taken in the NFL draft. Easton Stick wrapped up is NCAA career with a national championship. Now, he’s working to take the next step. Dom Izzo with inForum has the full interview.
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After the pay-freeze of the last biennium, salaries for state employees have been a big topic for the legislature this session. Among the topics under discussion, attempting to equalize salaries for top elected positions. John Hageman has the story on the debate that may see one elected official get a proportionally bigger raise in the
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North Dakota has a teacher shortage, and the legislature has taken up the problem. Their solution: making it easier to get into teaching — in some cases. The bill approved by the House and now headed to the Senate would allow those with a high school diploma and 4,000 hours of relevant work experience into
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Following a week of less than flattering news related to UND President Kennedy’s pursuit of a job in Colorado and the State School of Science’s reporting and procurement practices, Rob Port is wondering what’s the role of the State Board of Higher Education?
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After a session of politicking, it looks like the legislature and the Governor are inching toward a solution that would see dollars — to be used for operation — delivered to the Teddy Rooosevelt Library project. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the story.
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While nothing is set in law yet, the legislature appears headed toward taking time to study how to best use Legacy Fund earnings. The uses of this already-large ($5.6 billion) and still-growing pile of money are sure to be a legislative topic far into the future. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the details
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The project costs have ballooned to more than $2.5 billion and the locals want a commitment of $870 million from the state. Currently, the House has made a commitment to a little over $700 million. Dave Thomas with Prairie Public News has the full story.
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The Governor’s Task Force on Higher Education has concluded their work. Their recommendation: a three-board governance models that tasks one board to each research university and one board to the regional and community college network throughout the state. Read the full news release from the Governor’s office below. — Official News Release, Office of Governor
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Through the first half of 2018, traffic fatalities are at their lowest level in eight years. With the launch of the Governor’s Vision Zero initiative last year, the goal for traffic fatalities was set at the perfect-world goal of none. So, while the news is good, work remains.
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Childcare is and has been a continuing challenge in our communities. From a labor perspective, we’ve got a shortage of workers, and one key to entering the workforce is having confidence in where we leave our kids. In this commentary in the Grand Forks Herald, Rob Port argues that the State’s licensing and regulatory agency
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Sales tax revenue is up, oil production is up along with contributions to the Legacy Fund, and both are indications that North Dakota’s economy is stabilizing. Jack Dura with the Bismarck Tribune has the story on the state’s revenue situation.
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The long road to medical marijuana may be drawing to an end, but for Minot, the wait will be longer. The Department of Health will begin accepting applications for local dispensaries starting July 10, but only for the Bismarck and Fargo regions. Applications for the Minot region are expected to open until 2019. The Bismarck
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The reach of North Dakota’s UAS industry is going trans-Atlantic. The first unmanned flight across the Atlantic Ocean will depart from Grand Forks on July 10. It’s yet another example highlighting the potential of the industry which is being heavily pursued in many areas of North Dakota.
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Do school board members and the board as a whole have a role in shaping state and legislative education policy? If so, what are your priorities for the 2019 session? [candidate_quotes question=”2018_sb_q10″]
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A Jamestown area Democratic State Senator has entered the race for North Dakota’s lone House of Representatives seat. Inforum has the introductory article on John Grabinger. He’s the second Democrat to announce his intent to seek the Democratic nomination for the seat. Ben Hanson of Fargo has been declared for several months.
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