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Senate Passes Relocation of Sexually Explicit Books 

Bill Accused of Targeting LGBTQ Community  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A requirement for public libraries to relocate their sexually explicit books from the children’s section to the adult section passed the North Dakota State Senate Wednesday.  House Bill 1205 seeks to prohibit public libraries from keeping sexually explicit material in its children’s collection and requires those […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 30, 2023

School Security Always a Concern 

Increased Scrutiny Follows Nashville Shooting  MINOT – In the wake of a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this week school administrators are reviewing their safety protocols, as well as reminding all students, parents, and citizens to remain observant and report any concerns they may have for student safety.  At Minot’s Bishop Ryan Catholic School Father […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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March 29, 2023

Virtual School Bill Passes Senate 

Distance Learning Enrollment  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State Senate has passed a bill to allow per pupil funds to follow students enrolling in a virtual school.  Senate Bill 1376 seeks to prohibit school districts from denying enrollment to students for virtual school and allow the per pupil funds to be transferred with the […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 29, 2023

House Passes Ban on Penalization Based on ‘Divisive Concepts’ 

Public University Curriculum  BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House passed a bill Monday to prohibit public universities from penalizing someone based on 'divisive concepts’ such as the idea that one race is privileged over another.  Senate Bill 2247 would prohibit state universities from conducting mandatory noncredit earning training that includes specified concepts, or penalizing […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 28, 2023

School Lunch Burned in Senate 

Lawmakers say no to free lunch  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – A bill to provide free lunch in schools for more students failed in the North Dakota State Senate Monday.  House Bill 1491 would have provided an appropriation of $6 million, or as much as is necessary, to provide free lunch to students of public or nonpublic […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 27, 2023

House Overturns Previous Vote on UND Property Tax 

Statements Corrected  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House reversed an earlier decision and voted down a resolution Friday to give the option to voters to repeal a one mill levy property tax, a tax which funds the medical school at the University of North Dakota.  Senate Concurrent Resolution 4019 would have placed on […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 24, 2023

Removal of Property Tax for UND Passes House 

Funding for Medical Center  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   BISMARCK – The North Dakota State House voted Thursday to place on the ballot a removal of the only property tax that the state levies, which goes to the medical center at the University of North Dakota.  Senate Concurrent Resolution 4019 would place on the November 2024 ballot a measure […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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March 23, 2023

North Dakota House Passes School Gender Pronoun Prohibition 

By TRISHA AHMED Associated Press/Report for America  Public schools and state agencies in North Dakota would be prohibited from referring to students and employees by any pronouns that don't reflect the sex assigned to them at birth, under a bill approved by the legislature.  The House approved the bill 60-32 on Wednesday. It passed the […]
by AP - The Dakotan
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March 23, 2023

Washburn Teacher Pleads Guilty 

Evaluation to precede sentencing  WASHBURN – Joshua Eddy, 32, has entered guilty pleas to four C felony charges – two of Sexual Assault, Corruption or Solicitation of Minors, and Luring Minors by Computer.  Eddy, Bismarck, was arrested December 7, 2022, and made his initial appearance in South Central District Court the following day, entering a […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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March 22, 2023

School Construction Assistance Fails 

Senators Say No to Two Bills  BISMARCK – It’s back to the cutting board for school districts in the state caught up in rising inflationary costs of construction projects.  Communities that passed bond issues – Minot, Rugby, Mandan, and West Fargo, had hoped to get some assistance from the state legislature to complete their building […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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March 21, 2023
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