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Anti-Vaccine-Mandate Bill Moves Forward

By Greg Demme on November 11, 2021

5:35 p.m., Nov. 11-- HB 1511 has been moved forward by the Joint Technical Corrections Committee. This bill is the only bill moving forward that would offer protection to many North Dakotans from COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Because the JTCC moved HB 1511 forward with a Do Pass recommendation, they gave HB 1510 a Do Not […]

A Day to Remember

By Kim Fundingsland on November 11, 2021

Veterans Day Ceremony in Minot An aging veteran snapped a steady salute for the presentation of the colors, steadied on his trembling legs by his spouse. Another removes his cap and struggles to manage a salute from his wheelchair. The scene is repeated in various forms throughout the armory adjacent to the Minot Auditorium. The solemn respect paid to the United States […]

"Right To Try" Bill Moves Forward

By Greg Demme on November 11, 2021

3:45 p.m., Nov. 11--HB 1514, sponsored by Rep. Bill Tveit (R-Dis. 33, Hazen), was sent forward with a "Do Pass" recommendation to be heard by the full House of Representatives. Among other things, this bill would allow medical providers with prescribing authority to prescribe the drug Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 without fear of reprisal from […]

A Case for the Constitution and a Better Conversation for Every American Citizen

By Michael Connelly on November 11, 2021

In February of 2015 North Dakota made it a requirement to have a civics examination where students must get at least 70 questions right to pass and gain eligibility for graduation. It's hard at the time of such a change to know if it is suiting the purpose it was designed to, and it's very […]

Senator Poolman Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election

By Greg Demme on November 11, 2021

1:40 p.m., Nov. 11--Senator Nicole Poolman (R-Dis.7, Bismarck) just announced on the Senate floor that she will not be seeking re-election. As her reasons she noted the following: 1. She wants to focus more on her job as a teacher at Century High School 2. She wants to be more available for her autistic son […]

Thursday Morning House Actions

By Greg Demme on November 11, 2021

11:30 a.m., Nov. 11--The House moved through several bills this morning. All the following were passed and will be heard in the Senate beginning this afternoon: HB 1515 - relating to a one-time income tax credit HCR 3049 - relating to declaring parents as the primary stakeholder over the lives of their children HB 1508 […]

Joint Committee Hearing Continues on HB 1511 Regarding Vaccine Mandates

By Greg Demme on November 11, 2021

11:15 a.m., Nov 11--The Joint Technical Corrections Committee is meeting this morning to continue to hear testimony on some of the bills that remain to be dealt with at the committee level. Numerous amendments have been offered already. There is still much to be debated. Currently Rep. Rick Becker (R-Dis. 07, Bismarck) is proposing an […]

New Legislative Map to Governor's Desk

By Kim Fundingsland on November 10, 2021

Senate approved redistricting plan on Wednesday BISMARCK – Done deal. Almost. The signature of Governor Doug Burgum is all that is needed for a new legislative map to be adopted in North Dakota. Meeting in special session Wednesday, the North Dakota Senate passed a redistricting map by a 40-7 margin. The House had approved the bill on Tuesday, paving the way for […]

North Dakota to Challenge Vaccine Mandate

By The Dakotan on November 10, 2021

Gov. Burgum announced ND is joining 9 other states in lawsuit BISMARCK – Gov. Doug Burgum today joined Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem in announcing that North Dakota has joined nine other states in a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s mandate that employers who receive funding through Medicare or Medicaid programs must require their employees to be vaccinated for […]

Tax Bills Moved Forward

By Greg Demme on November 10, 2021

4:35 p.m., Nov. 10--Two tax bills were taken up by the Joint Technical Corrections Committee (JTCC) this afternoon. FIrst, SB 2351 which would eliminate state income tax on Social Security income. That measure was moved forward with a Do Pass recommendation to the full houses. The vote was 15-1. There was a suggested amendment to […]

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