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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks in Fargo, N.D., on April 22, 2025. She was invited by North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven, left. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)

US ag secretary hears concerns about federal staff cuts during North Dakota visit

By: Jeff Beach (ND Monitor) FARGO, N.D. – Matt Perdue, government relations director for the North Dakota Farmers Union, on Tuesday told U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins that staff cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture have farmers worried they won’t get the help they need in securing federal loans.  “Earlier this year, we had […]
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April 23, 2025
FDA Administrator Martin A Makary M.D., M.P.H.

FDA seeks to phase out 8 common food dyes

By: Jennifer Shutt WASHINGTON — Trump administration health officials announced Tuesday they hope to eliminate eight petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the nation’s food supply before the end of next year, though they haven’t received guarantees or written agreement from food companies. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary detailed efforts to phase out the dyes […]
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April 23, 2025
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Daily Brief: Childcare Debate, Charter Schools Bill Signed, Absentee Ballot Deadline, State Budget Advances

Minot Council Deadlocks on Childcare Tax Relief Proposal After Heated Debate Full read here MINOT—A resolution to grant property tax exemptions for childcare centers failed in a 3-3 City Council vote Monday night, despite strong public support from providers and faith leaders. Proponents argued the exemption was critical to keeping centers open and affordable, while […]
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April 23, 2025
Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg, talks to Sens. Ron Sorvaag, R-Fargo, and Brad Bekkedahl, R-Williston. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota Senate removes funding for “life education committee,” advances budget bill

By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) North Dakota senators on Tuesday narrowly rejected a proposal to add $1 million for a “life education committee” in the Office of Management and Budget budget to teach people about abortion alternatives. The amendment was brought by Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg, who pitched the program as a way to help pregnant […]
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April 22, 2025
Ballots that had arrived by mail or were set aside on Election Day sit on a table at the Cass County Courthouse on Nov. 18, 2024, waiting to be reviewed. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)

Lawmakers approve earlier deadline for North Dakota absentee ballots to align with Trump order

By:Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) The League of Women Voters of North Dakota is asking Gov. Kelly Armstrong to veto a bill that would shorten the window for North Dakotans to submit mail-in absentee ballots. Mail-in ballots are counted in North Dakota so long as they’re postmarked by the day before Election Day and are delivered […]
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April 22, 2025
City Council Chambers April 22, 2025 (Photo: Kyler Collom, The Dakotan)

Minot Council Deadlocks on Childcare Tax Relief Proposal After Heated Debate

MINOT—A closely watched resolution to grant temporary property tax exemptions for licensed childcare centers failed on a 3-3 vote Monday night, after more than an hour of passionate testimony and pointed debate. The proposal, brought back to the agenda by Alderman Paul Pitner, would have allowed exemptions through 2029 for eligible early childhood service providers, […]
by K.L. Collom
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April 22, 2025

Rare earth minerals seen as a rare opportunity in North Dakota

By: Jeff Beach (ND Monitor) Sen. Dale Patten says North Dakota is at the leading edge of rare earth mineral development in the United States and the Legislature is looking to keep it that way.  Patten, R-Watford City, last week offered an amendment on House Bill 1459 that he said he hopes will keep North Dakota at […]
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April 22, 2025
House Majority Leader Mike Lefor, R-Dickinson, speaks on the House floor on Feb. 25, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota lawmakers advance private school voucher bill

By: Michael Achterling (ND Monitor) North Dakota educational options are set to expand as House lawmakers advanced a private school voucher bill Monday and the governor signed a bill establishing public charter schools. The House in a 49-43 vote agreed to changes made by the Senate to House Bill 1540, which establishes Education Savings Accounts for […]
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April 22, 2025
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Childcare, Liquor Licenses, and Special Election Date Set in Council Meeting, Fire Damage, and More!

City Council Discusses Childcare and Liquor Ordinances in Lengthy Meeting Full Write Up Here Minot City Council set a special mayoral election for August 5 and scrapped a proposed childcare tax exemption after intense debate. The packed meeting also featured updates on flood funding, a new budgeting model, and a fiery public comment session as […]
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April 22, 2025
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City Council Discusses Childcare and Liquor Ordinances in Lengthy Meeting

MINOT—The City Council moved through a crowded agenda Monday night in a meeting tackling everything from childcare tax exemptions being struck down, to a special election date, a long line of public appearances, and an in depth discussion on where the liquor license oridance could go. Interim Mayor Mark Jantzer opened the meeting with upbeat […]
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April 22, 2025
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