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North Dakota Legacy Fund takes big hit amid stock market volatility

By: Amy Dalrymple (ND Monitor) North Dakota’s Legacy Fund lost about $1 billion in value last week as the stock market plunged, but the investments are managed to weather volatility, according to testimony from a legislative hearing this week. Jodi Smith, interim executive director of the Retirement and Investment Office, commented on the impact of […]
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April 11, 2025
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Daily Brief: Sipma Out, Jantzer In, Minot Water Study Results, and Nuke Plant Studies OK'd

Shaun Sipma Officially Declares Intent to Not Run for Minot Mayor/Endorses Jantzer Read/watch it here On ND Talk Thursday, former Minot Mayor Shaun Sipma confirmed he will not run in the city’s upcoming special election, despite encouragement from residents. Sipma said he accomplished what he set out to do during his time in office and […]
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April 11, 2025
Rep. Bill Tveit, R-Hazen, speaks during a Jan. 27, 2025, committee hearing on a bill to enforce school compliance with a law barring transgender students from using restrooms that align with their genders. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota Senate approves bathroom bill that would fine schools for noncompliance

By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) The North Dakota Senate voted 40-7 on Thursday to pass a bill that prevents K-12 public schools from having all-gender bathrooms. House Bill 1144 also allows schools to be investigated by the North Attorney General’s Office and fined up to $2,500 by courts for non-compliance. Lawmakers previously enacted gender-related bathroom restrictions for […]
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April 10, 2025

Nuclear energy research gets green light in North Dakota

By: Jeff Beach (ND Monitor) The North Dakota Legislature is opening the door for nuclear energy research in the state.  The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 2159 to allow the Energy and Environmental Research Center in Grand Forks to study nuclear energy.  The House passed the EERC bill 57-32. The bill previously passed the […]
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April 10, 2025
Voters cast ballots at the Hillside Aquatic Complex in Bismarck on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

Resolution raising constitutional ballot measure threshold to 60% passes North Dakota Senate

By: Michael Achterling (ND Monitor) A bill raising the public vote threshold to 60% to approve constitutional ballot measures in North Dakota passed the Senate Wednesday on a 33-13 vote. House Resolution 3003, sponsored by Rep. Robin Weisz, R-Hurdsfield, would require a 60% threshold to pass constitutional ballot petitions initiated by the people and constitutional […]
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April 10, 2025
Daily Brief-April 10, 2025

Daily Brief: License Plate Readers, Charter Schools Likely, Lisa Hermosillo Interviewed, and Stock Market Soars

What’s the Future of the Democrat Party in North Dakota with Lisa Hermosillo Watch Here In this episode of The Conversation, host Jonathan Starr sits down with Lisa Hermosillo for an honest and forward-looking discussion about the future of the Democrat Party in North Dakota. With shifting political dynamics and new voices entering the arena, […]
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April 10, 2025

Markets revive after Trump sets 90-day pause on many tariffs, hikes China to 125%

By: Ashley Murray WASHINGTON — Suddenly veering from his declaration a week ago, President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused his sweeping “liberation day” tariffs for 90 days on countries he’s said are willing to negotiate new trade deals. Stocks surged upon his announcement after days of wrecked markets erased trillions of dollars from investor portfolios. […]
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April 9, 2025
Rebecca Binstock, executive director of the North Dakota Ethics Commission, speaks during a House committee hearing on March 18, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

House committee recommends removing new Ethics Commission position, adding deadline

By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) A House committee on Monday recommended several sweeping changes to the North Dakota Ethics Commission’s budget, including cutting a new full-time staff member and adding a new six-month deadline for processing ethics complaints.  The commission in a Tuesday statement called the changes “a roadblock intended to hamper the commission’s work.” […]
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April 9, 2025
State Sen. Michelle Axtman, R-Bismarck, speaks on the House Floor during a meeting of the Legislative Management Committee on Nov. 13, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

House passes bill authorizing charter schools in North Dakota

By: Michel Achterling (ND Monitor) A bill to establish public charter schools in North Dakota passed the House on a 64-29 vote Tuesday. Senate Bill 2241 would allow the establishment of public charter schools in North Dakota. These schools would be under the same regulations as public schools, but operate outside the school district and be […]
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April 9, 2025
Daily Brief April 9, 2025

Daily Brief: City Council Recap, Leif Snyder Appreciation Day, Mark Jantzer Interview, Keystone Pipeline Bursts

City Council has Eventful First Meeting Following Mayor's Resignation Read Here Monday’s 3.5-hour Minot City Council meeting tackled everything from flood control and police surveillance tech to childcare costs and a possible special mayoral election. Acting Mayor Mark Jantzer opened the session with a nod to community resilience, while Alderman Rob Fuller pushed for prioritizing […]
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April 9, 2025
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