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In the Opinion of Michael Connelly

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

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 […]
by Michael Connelly
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November 11, 2021

Senator Poolman Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election

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 […]
by Greg Demme
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November 11, 2021

Thursday Morning House Actions

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 […]
by Greg Demme
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November 11, 2021

Joint Committee Hearing Continues on HB 1511 Regarding Vaccine Mandates

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 […]
by Greg Demme
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November 11, 2021

New Legislative Map to Governor's Desk

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 […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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November 10, 2021

North Dakota to Challenge Vaccine Mandate

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 […]
by The Dakotan
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November 10, 2021

Tax Bills Moved Forward

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 […]
by Greg Demme
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November 10, 2021

Salmon Spawn Completed

Fisheries crews completed their annual salmon spawning operation on the Missouri River System, collecting more than 1.8 million eggs. North Dakota Game and Fish Department Missouri River System fisheries biologist Russ Kinzler said crews collected enough eggs to stock 400,000 smolts planned for Lake Sakakawea in 2022. The majority of eggs were collected from Lake […]
by The Dakotan
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November 10, 2021

Dot’s Pretzels Purchased by Hershey

Part of $1.2 billion deal VELVA – A product developed by Dorothy Henke in her home kitchen more than 10 years ago is now part of a $1.2-billion acquisition by food giant Hershey. Another pretzel maker, Pretzels Inc., is included in the deal.  Dot’s Pretzel’s made a meteoric rise on the snack market, eventually growing from a small town to […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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November 10, 2021

Minot Students Attend Special Session

Our Redeemer's students see government in action More than 20 high school students from Our Redeemer’s Christian School in Minot attended the North Dakota legislative special session at the Capitol on Wed., Nov. 10. Many of the students who made the road trip are in Christine Fandrich’s government class.  “This is everything we’ve been talking about, so I thought it would be good for […]
by Greg Demme
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November 10, 2021
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