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CBO analysis shows U.S. House GOP budget measure tilted toward upper-income taxpayers

By: Ashley Murray WASHINGTON — As House Republicans continue to wrangle over the “one big beautiful bill,” a new analysis released late Tuesday projects the massive reconciliation package would decrease resources for low-income families over the next decade while increasing resources for top earners. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the lowest-earning households in […]
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May 21, 2025
U.S. House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris, R-Md., center, speaks to reporters on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol. From left are Republicans Keith Self of Texas, Scott Perry of Pennsylvania and Chip Roy of Texas. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)

U.S. House speaker predicts vote soon on giant budget bill stalled by hard-right objections

By: Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold a vote on Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” overnight Wednesday or at the latest on Thursday morning, following a meeting at the White House with GOP lawmakers opposed to the reconciliation package. Johnson, speaking to reporters at the Capitol after the huddle with […]
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May 21, 2025

Wildlife group warns federal budget cuts could hit Jamestown research center

By: Jeff Beach (ND Monitor) A North Dakota wildlife group is worried federal funding cuts could affect a renowned wildlife research center at Jamestown and is urging people to contact Congress. The Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center is part of the U.S. Geological Survey, which is facing a recommended $564 million budget cut proposed by […]
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May 21, 2025

City Manager Harold Stewart Named Finalist for Same Position in Washington State

Minot City Manager Harold Stewart is among five finalists being considered for the City Manager position in Lakewood, Washington. The City of Lakewood, located 45 minutes south of Seattle, recently concluded a national search to replace its retiring city manager and will host a public reception for finalists on June 10, followed by interviews on […]
by K.L. Collom
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May 21, 2025

Daily Brief: Police Chief Candidates, Interior Funding, and Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck

Minot to Host Public Forum with Police Chief Finalists The City of Minot is set to host a public town hall on Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall, providing residents an opportunity to engage directly with the three finalists vying for the position of Chief of Police. This initiative underscores […]
by Jonathan Starr
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May 21, 2025

North Dakota lawmaker remembered for ‘quiet strength,’ expertise in aviation, education

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) Colleagues of North Dakota Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck are remembering her as a stalwart advocate for education, aviation and agricultural issues. Schreiber-Beck, R-Wahpeton, died Sunday at age 70. She was first elected to the North Dakota Legislature in 2014 and served as vice chair of the House Education Committee during […]
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May 20, 2025

U.S. House spending panel indicates it will boost Interior funding above Trump request

By: Jacob Fischler Just after President Donald Trump rallied U.S. House Republicans to pass a giant legislative package containing most of his domestic policy goals Tuesday, members of both parties on a U.S. House Appropriations subcommittee told Interior Secretary Doug Burgum they would likely provide his department more funding than Trump requested. Even as Republicans […]
by Jonathan Starr
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May 20, 2025

Minot to Host Public Forum with Police Chief Finalists

MINOT, ND – The City of Minot will host a public town hall on Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall, offering residents the opportunity to hear directly from the three finalists for the position of Chief of Police. The event is part of the city’s transparent hiring process for its […]
by K.L. Collom
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May 20, 2025

Daily Brief: Voter Decisions Ahead, Governor Vetoes, Progressive Push, and Soybean Shifts

City Council Meets, Tables PD Flock System Until Full 7 Person Council Seated The Minot City Council convened Monday to recognize National Public Works Week, receive a legislative update, and tackle a packed agenda covering budget planning, infrastructure, and public safety. Finance Director Dave Lakefield outlined multi-year budget projections and the city approved a new […]
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May 20, 2025

City Council Meets, Tables PD Flock System Until Full 7 Person Council Seated

MINOT — The Minot City Council met Monday evening to kick off National Public Works Week and hear a legislative update before turning to an extensive agenda that included budget reforms, public safety, and infrastructure planning. Finance Director Dave Lakefield introduced in his monthly finance update, went over the multiple budgeting possibilities the city may […]
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May 19, 2025
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