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People’s town hall draws overflow crowd in Fargo

By: Jeff Beach Air Force veteran David Kelsen stood on a stage and decried Trump administration plans to privatize health care through the Department of Veterans Affairs.  “The VA should never be about making a profit any more than the active military force is,” Kelsen said to applause.  Kelsen was…
March 28, 2025
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Committee advances North Dakota property tax bill but reduces level of tax credit

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a property tax bill Thursday, but adopted amendments such as reducing the proposed tax credit for homeowners. Senate Majority Leader Sen. David Hogue, R-Minot, supported amendments to House Bill 1176, a property tax proposal backed by Gov. Kelly…
March 28, 2025
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Carbon pipeline company seeks dismissals of North Dakota court challenges

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) Summit Carbon Solutions is asking North Dakota judges to dismiss appeals in different legal challenges to its five-state carbon capture and storage project.  Attorneys for Summit and North Dakota landowners argued a Summit request for dismissal in a Burleigh County Court on Tuesday. Landowners have…
March 27, 2025

Gov. Armstrong advocates for eliminating student cellphone use in public schools

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) Gov. Kelly Armstrong showed up at two committee hearings and held a press conference Wednesday to advocate for eliminating student cellphone use in North Dakota public schools. Identical amendments replacing most of the bill text were presented to both the Senate and House Education…
March 27, 2025
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Rep. Fedorchak vows to protect Social Security during virtual town hall

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak told tele-town hall attendees Tuesday that Social Security benefits will not be cut as part of a budget proposal in the U.S. House. The virtual event was the first forum open to the general public Fedorchak has hosted…
March 26, 2025
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Insulin caps bill headed to North Dakota governor

By: Mary Steurer (North Dakota Monitor) The Senate on Tuesday voted 39-7 to pass a bill to cap monthly insulin costs for more North Dakotans. House Bill 1114 would limit out-of-pocket costs for a monthly supply of insulin at $25 for the state’s commercial insurance market. It would also establish a $25-a-month…
March 26, 2025
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Trump signs broad elections order requiring proof of citizenship

By: Ariana Figueroa (North Dakota Monitor) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Tuesday signed a sweeping executive order that overhauls the administration of U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. It’s likely to face legal challenges from voting rights groups and Democratic state attorneys general. The order is an…
March 26, 2025
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Minot Community Meeting Highlights Snow Removal Process

The latest Minot community meeting, led by City Manager Harold Stewart, focused on the city's snow removal process. However, discussions also covered downtown parking, curb damages, and the recent tree removal on 16th Street. Going over the recent community survey highlighted improvements in flood protection, drainage, sidewalks, and daytime walkability.…
March 25, 2025
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Lawmakers debate 3-cent gas tax increase, hike in EV registration fee

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota lawmakers are weighing the first increase to the gas tax in 20 years and an increased electric vehicle fee, with the new tax revenue earmarked for improving local roads. House Bill 1382 proposes to raise the motor fuels tax, including gasoline and…
March 24, 2025
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North Dakota attorney general calls for more prison time; opponents say spend more on police

North Dakota’s attorney general is backing a bill that will increase the time offenders spend behind bars because he says the state criminal justice system is releasing prisoners too quickly. The head of the state’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says the bill would deny prisoners access to treatment and…
March 24, 2025
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