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Lydia Hoverson

Childcare Bills Fail House 

Monthly Payments for Workforce and Tax Credit  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – Two bills relating to childcare have failed in the North Dakota State House.  Senate Bill 2301 would have created a childcare stabilization program to provide daycare centers with monthly payments based on their licensed capacity and the age of the children. The Industry, Business and […]
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March 20, 2023

Keeping an Eye on the Senate Floor 

Senate Sergeant at Arms  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The Dakotan interviewed a sergeant at arms for the North Dakota State House. Now it’s time to take a look at what it’s like on the Senate side.  Wayne Rogstad of Bismarck, Senate sergeant at arms, said his main job is similar to those on the House side […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 19, 2023

Helping Families Following a Prenatal Diagnosis 

Dakota Hope Program  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – Dakota Hope Clinic is starting a new program for families following a prenatal diagnosis.  April Braun, parent care coordinator, has six years in neonatal intensive care screening in Bismarck. When she and her husband moved to Minot, Braun was involved with Dakota Hope and on its board since its […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 18, 2023

“Plain Language” for Constitutional Measures Passes House 

Legislator Says Software Can Help Determine Readability Level  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House passed a bill Thursday to require constitutional measures to read in plain language.  Senate Bill 2163 would require constitutional initiated measures to be written in plain, clear, and understandable language, which is defined in the bill as “language using […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 17, 2023

State Employee Third Plan Fails House 

Colonoscopy, Breast Pump, Contraceptive Coverage Struck  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A third option for state employee health insurance coverage was struck down by the North Dakota State House Thursday.  Senate Bill 2171 would have directed the Public Employees’ Retirement System board to develop a third option for state employee health insurance plans that would provide enhanced […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 17, 2023

Official State Firearm Fails House 

Controversy Over Winchester Model 1876 lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A bill to designate the state’s official firearm failed the North Dakota State House Wednesday.  Senate Concurrent Resolution 4010 would have designated the Winchester Model 1876 as the official state firearm of North Dakota.  “The Political Subdivisions committee heard testimony that this firearm President Theodore Roosevelt had […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 16, 2023

Senate Kills Removal of Schools from Sports Betting 

Resolution Amendment Fails  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – An amendment to remove schools from the intent of a sports betting resolution failed in the North Dakota State Senate Wednesday.  House Concurrent Resolution 3002 would put on the November 2024 ballot a constitutional measure to allow sports betting in the state.  The Senate Judiciary committee created an amendment […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 16, 2023

Curling Sweeps Through House 

Creates Official State Sport  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A bill to make curling the official sport of North Dakota passed the State House Wednesday.  Senate Bill 2229 would designate curling as the official state sport of North Dakota.  Rep. Mike Motschenbacher, R-Dis. 47, Bismarck, pointed to other states that have official state sports as well as […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 15, 2023

Cigar Bill Passes Senate 

Legislators’ Mixed Votes  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate passed a bill Wednesday to allow cigar lounges in private businesses.  House Bill 1229, after Senate amendments, would allow private businesses to operate as a cigar lounge with certain regulations including a ventilation system. Cigar lounges are defined in the bill as a business […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 15, 2023

Senate Moves to Expand Youth Hunting 

Extends Deer Season for Pre-Teens  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – Young deer hunters may be given a longer hunting season due to the North Dakota State Senate’s vote Tuesday.  House Bill 1233, on line 18, would remove the wording that says 11, 12, and 13-year-olds may only hunt deer during youth hunting season. The bill would allow […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 15, 2023
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