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Rep. Fedorchak vows to protect Social Security during virtual town hall

By The Dakotan on March 26, 2025

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 for constituents since being elected […]

Insulin caps bill headed to North Dakota governor

By The Dakotan on March 26, 2025

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 cap on insulin-related medical supplies. […]

Trump signs broad elections order requiring proof of citizenship

By The Dakotan on March 26, 2025

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 extension of the president’s rhetoric on […]

Minot Community Meeting Highlights Snow Removal Process

By The Dakotan on March 25, 2025

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. However, street conditions have declined, […]

Lawmakers debate 3-cent gas tax increase, hike in EV registration fee

By The Dakotan on March 24, 2025

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 diesel, by 3 cents per […]

North Dakota attorney general calls for more prison time; opponents say spend more on police

By The Dakotan on March 24, 2025

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 education and lead to more […]

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

By The Dakotan on March 24, 2025

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 […]

Education Saving Accounts in North Dakota? Andrew Nyhus explains

By Jonathan Starr on March 24, 2025

In this episode of The Conversation, host Jonathan Starr sits down with Andrew Nyhus to unpack two major education bills making waves in North Dakota: House Bill 1540 and Senate Bill 2400. They break down what the proposed Education Savings Account program (HB1540) would mean for families, schools, and public funding — and how SB2400 […]

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

By The Dakotan on March 24, 2025

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% […]

Agriculture research loses momentum with federal payments uncertain

By The Dakotan on March 24, 2025

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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