Dunseith Debacle-Whistleblowers Alert NTSB to Aviation Safety Concerns Tied to Facility See the letter here Two of the nation’s top aviation safety experts have issued a dire warning to the NTSB, linking a wave of flight control incidents and crashes to a massive gyroscope scandal centered in Dunseith, ND. The retired Boeing and FAA whistleblowers […]
By: Mary Steurer(ND Monitor) The North Dakota House voted 55-37 on Wednesday in favor of a bill that some worry will lead to state employees paying health insurance premiums — though supporters say that is not the intention of the proposal. Senate Bill 2160 would move the state’s insurance to a plan that offers benefits compliant […]
By: Mary Steurer(ND Monitor) The Ethics Commission fears changes approved by North Dakota lawmakers earlier this week could allow alleged ethical violations by public officials to go unaddressed. “We’re going to allow ethical concerns to fester,” Executive Director Rebecca Binstock said during a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss how legislation making its way through […]
By: Michael Achterling (ND Monitor) Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed two bills last week that will change laws surrounding political communications and advertisements in North Dakota. House Bill 1167, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Warrey, R-Casselton, would require a disclaimer in capital letters on any political communication or political advertisement created wholly or in part by artificial […]
The Dakotan has recently learned two of the nation’s most prominent aviation safety whistleblowers, Ed Pierson (retired Navy officer and Boeing 737 Max senior manager) and Joe Jacobsen (retired FAA flight control engineer), have issued a formal letter to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) warning of a serious and unresolved threat to public and […]
By: Jennifer Shutt Former President Joe Biden on Tuesday used his first public address since leaving office to criticize the current administration for cutting thousands of employees at the Social Security Administration and to rebut those who have questioned the program’s relevance. “In fewer than 100 days, this new administration has done so much damage […]
Pitner Announces Bid for Mayor Read about it here Minot Alderman Paul Pitner officially entered the special mayoral election Tuesday, becoming the fourth candidate to announce. In a statement posted to Facebook, Pitner emphasized civic pride, accountability, and restoring trust following former Mayor Tom Ross’s resignation. He joins fellow council members Mark Jantzer and Rob […]
By: Mary Steurer(ND Monitor) A committee of lawmakers on Tuesday endorsed a bill that would allow the state to shift health insurance premium costs onto employees. Senate Bill 2160, sponsored by Rep. Kyle Davison, R-Fargo, would change the state employee health care plan to comply with the federal Affordable Care Act. This change would be […]
By: Mary Steurer(ND Monitor) The North Dakota Senate on Tuesday sank a bill that would have authorized the State Investment Board to divest from Legacy Fund holdings in companies headquartered in China. Under the “prudent investor rule,” which governs trustees of investment portfolios, the board must prefer “qualified investment firms and financial institutions with a […]
By: Jeff Beach (ND Monitor) The path of kratom legislation took another turn in the North Dakota Legislature Tuesday as the Senate changed a bill that sought to regulate the plant and turned it into a study. Kratom is a plant native to Southeast Asia that is related to the coffee plant. Some people consider […]
