ND Democrats To Business Community: Shut Up
A group of Democrat lawmakers have introduced an amendment to the state constitution which erase free speech rights for people...
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House Says No To Forming Sunset Committee To Review Inactive Boards And Committees
There's probably nothing more government than forming a committee to study committees, but HB1361 sponsored by Rep. Ben Hanson (D-Fargo) was actually...
Bill Seeks To Dissolve State Boards That Haven't Met In More Than Two Years
Did you know that the State of North Dakota has at least 144 official boards and commissions? I'm not joking....
House Passes Bill Allowing Earlier Alcohol Sales On Sundays
HB1434 - the so-called "brunch bill" introduced by Rep. Marie Strinden (D-Grand Forks) - passed the state House narrowly today,...
Another Sign The Boom Is Over: Number Of Introduced Bills Down 34%
How can you tell when North Dakota's boom era is over? When lawmakers start cutting back on the number of...
Legislators Should Tie Transparency Measures To Local Government Funding
Over the last several bienniums one of the primary opponents to transparency efforts for taxation and spending in the state...
North Dakota District Conventions: Districts 16, 22, 44, and 46 Fargo-West Fargo-Cass County Area Guide Part II
This post is part of a continuing series highlighting the potential state legislative candidates from each district for their party's...
North Dakota Legislative Trip Paid For By Controversial Islamic Group
I recently wrote a post about a trip to Turkey taken by a number of North Dakota legislators paid for...
Summer Trips For North Dakota Politicians: Legitimate Official Business, Or Expenses-Paid Vacations?
It's summer time, and for most American families that means vacation time. The weather is warm, the kids are out...
Shameful: ND House Votes Down Local Government Transparency Bill
Rep. Blair Thoreson has been a real champion when it comes to fighting for government transparency here in North Dakota....
