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Lydia Hoverson

Nonprofits Set up at Capitol 

NDANO Spreads Awareness  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – Nonprofits work hard in North Dakota, in so many different ways, both to do what they do and bring awareness to it. One unique way they bring awareness is their advocacy at the state legislature.  With the legislature in session this year, several nonprofits gathered at the Capitol this […]
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February 3, 2023

Minimum Wage Increase Fails House 

North Dakota Legislature Kills Bill   lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – An attempt to increase minimum wage failed in the North Dakota State House Friday.  House Bill 1507 would have increased the state minimum wage from $7.25 to $9.00 per hour.  The bill failed by a vote of 80 to 13. 
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February 3, 2023

Daycare Liability Resurfaces, Fails 

North Dakota State House Defeats Mandated Insurance  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A legislative bill that would require daycare providers to have liability insurance resurfaced in the North Dakota State House after failing Thursday, and failed again Friday.  House Bill 1298 would have mandated liability insurance for early childhood programs such as daycare.   The bill failed by […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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February 3, 2023

House Defeats Paid Family Leave 

North Dakota Legislators Debate  BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House killed a bill Thursday to provide family leave for employees.  House Bill 1460 requested the labor commissioner to establish a division to administer a paid family leave program.   A video of the lengthy discussion can be found here. The bill failed by a vote […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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February 3, 2023

House Defines Humans Rights

Bill Heads to Senate BISMARCK – A bill passed the North Dakota State House Thursday that defines human rights as superior to non-human rights. House Bill 1361 states an individual's rights are superior to environmental elements, artificial intelligence, animals, inanimate objects, corporations, or government entities. Supporters stated the purpose of the bill is for clarification, […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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February 3, 2023

House Defeats Diversity Funds Bill

Revolving Loan for Businesses Owned by Women, Veterans, Minorities BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House defeated a bill Thursday that would provide revolving loan funds to businesses owned by women, minorities, and veterans. House Bill 1420 proposed that the Bank of North Dakota may provide a revolving loan fund to small businesses owned by […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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February 3, 2023

Legislators Act to Reduce Years Required for Teacher Status 

ND House Approves Change from Thirty to Twenty Years  BISMARCK – The House voted Thursday to reduce the years required for a teacher to be eligible for a lifetime teaching license.  House Bill 1329 reduces the years for a teacher to receive a lifetime license from 30 years to 20 years.  The bill passed 87 […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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February 2, 2023

Drug Price Study Fails Senate 

North Dakota Lawmakers Defeat Bill    lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A bill to study the possibility of controlling of excessive prescription drug prices failed on the North Dakota State Senate floor Thursday.  Senate Bill 2031 would require the insurance commissioner to design and implement a prescription drug reference rate pilot program to study the possibility of […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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February 2, 2023

State Considers Exemptions for Private Education 

School Choice Bills Heard at Legislature  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A legislative bill to reimburse private schools had a hearing Wednesday in the North Dakota House Education committee.  House Bill 1532 would require school districts to provide funds to private schools. It was heard in the House Education committee.  The bill sponsor, Rep. Claire Cory, R-Dis. 42, Grand […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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February 2, 2023

Legislative Bill on Cardiac Event Compensation 

Lawmaker Questions COVID Vaccine BISMARCK – The COVID-19 vaccine was questioned in the North Dakota State House chambers Wednesday in discussion of a bill that adjusts standards for the compensation provided for cardiac events of firefighters and law enforcement related to their occupation.  Rep. Jim Jonas, R-Dis. 13, West Fargo, mentioned that in his community, […]
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February 1, 2023
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