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Trump’s DOJ Launches Review Of Law Firms That Participated In ‘Weaponized Lawfare’

Katelynn Richardson (Daily Caller News Foundation) The Department of Justice (DOJ) is launching a review of law firms that have participated in “weaponized lawfare” in response to President Donald Trump’s memo targeting misconduct by attorneys pursuing litigation against the federal government, a spokesperson told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Trump issued a memo Saturday aimed […]
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March 24, 2025

Bill of the Day: New Bill Would Establish Education Savings Accounts in North Dakota

House Bill 1540, recently passed by the North Dakota House and now in the Senate, would create a new Education Savings Account (ESA) Program set to begin in the 2026–27 school year. The program allows eligible families to receive funds to use toward private education expenses. Each student enrolled in the program would receive 50% […]
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March 24, 2025
Rebecca Phillips of Ecological Insights, shown in July 2024 in Burleigh County, conducts agriculture research in North Dakota but is awaiting federal payments on some of her work. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)

Agriculture research loses momentum with federal payments uncertain

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) A North Dakota ag and conservation researcher is unsure if she will be able to complete some projects  — or start new ones — because of delays in federal payments.  “Because they can’t assure me I’m going to get paid, I have to stop work,” Rebecca Phillips told the […]
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March 24, 2025
Landowners are compensated for the area needed for oil well pads, but there are sometimes disputes about the amount of compensation. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)

Oil company, landowner attorney collaborate on bill to avoid court battles in North Dakota

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) Bismarck attorney Derrick Braaten says clients have paid him millions of dollars for court battles against oil and gas company Continental Resources over surface damages in North Dakota. But a conversation between Braaten and a lawyer representing Continental Resources could lead to fewer court battles, something Braaten says benefits […]
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March 24, 2025
Economic Development Plan Review Committee 3/21/25

Minot Economic Development Committee Debates City’s Role in Growth

The Minot Economic Development Committee met Friday to discuss key issues impacting the city’s business climate, including staffing, funding priorities, and child care challenges. Having been formed in the past few months, this committee is set up to bring advice before city council. The meeting marked a shift from previous sessions focused on presentations to […]
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March 23, 2025

Bill of the Day: North Dakota Bill Proposes Ending Daylight Saving Time

A new bill (House Bill 1259) passed by North Dakota lawmakers would keep the state on standard time all year, meaning no more changing clocks in the spring and fall. At first glance, this may seem like an exciting change, many people dislike the twice-a-year time shift that throws off their routines and makes it […]
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March 23, 2025

Trump to rehouse student loans, other programs amid push to close Education Department

By: Shauneen Miranda (North Dakota Monitor) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. Small Business Administration would handle the student loan portfolio for the slated-for-elimination Education Department, and that the Department of Health and Human Services would handle special education services and nutrition programs. The announcement — which raises myriad questions over […]
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March 22, 2025
officer anthony hugg receives eagle award

Recognizing Outstanding Service in the Minot Police Department

The Minot Police Department (MPD) plays a pivotal role in maintaining public safety, responding to emergencies, and keeping a strong relationship with the community. While the demands of law enforcement are complex (to say the least), it is important to recognize the individuals who go the extra mile. Officers like Anthony Hugg demonstrate how dedication […]
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March 21, 2025

Governor Armstrong Signs Window Tint Bill into Law

Governor Kelly Armstrong has officially signed House Bill 1340 into law, easing regulations on motor vehicle window tint across the state. The legislation, which passed with strong bipartisan support, 89-2 in the House and 41-6 in the Senate, lowers the legal limit for front side window tint visibility from 50% to 35%. Governor Armstrong celebrated […]
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March 21, 2025

Gov. Armstrong issues first veto of North Dakota legislative session

By: Mary Steurer (North Dakota Monitor) Gov. Kelly Armstrong rejected a proposed tax credit for prison industries in his first veto of the 2025 legislative session. Senate Bill 2261 would provide businesses with tax credits when they buy goods or services from prison industry programs. The tax credit would be equal to up to 10% […]
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March 21, 2025
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