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Lawmakers debate 3-cent gas tax increase, hike in EV registration fee

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) North Dakota lawmakers are weighing the first increase to the gas tax in 20 years and an increased electric vehicle fee, with the new tax revenue earmarked for improving local roads. House Bill 1382 proposes to raise the motor fuels tax, including gasoline and diesel, by 3 cents per […]

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March 24, 2025

North Dakota attorney general calls for more prison time; opponents say spend more on police

North Dakota’s attorney general is backing a bill that will increase the time offenders spend behind bars because he says the state criminal justice system is releasing prisoners too quickly. The head of the state’s Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says the bill would deny prisoners access to treatment and education and lead to more […]

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March 24, 2025

Bill of the Day: New Bill Would Establish Education Savings Accounts in North Dakota

House Bill 1540, recently passed by the North Dakota House and now in the Senate, would create a new Education Savings Account (ESA) Program set to begin in the 2026–27 school year. The program allows eligible families to receive funds to use toward private education expenses. Each student enrolled in the program would receive 50% […]

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March 24, 2025

Rebecca Phillips of Ecological Insights, shown in July 2024 in Burleigh County, conducts agriculture research in North Dakota but is awaiting federal payments on some of her work. (Jeff Beach/North Dakota Monitor)

Agriculture research loses momentum with federal payments uncertain

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) A North Dakota ag and conservation researcher is unsure if she will be able to complete some projects — or start new ones — because of delays in federal payments. “Because they can’t assure me I’m going to get paid, I have to stop work,” Rebecca Phillips told the […]

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March 24, 2025

Landowners are compensated for the area needed for oil well pads, but there are sometimes disputes about the amount of compensation. (Kyle Martin/For the North Dakota Monitor)

Oil company, landowner attorney collaborate on bill to avoid court battles in North Dakota

By: Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor) Bismarck attorney Derrick Braaten says clients have paid him millions of dollars for court battles against oil and gas company Continental Resources over surface damages in North Dakota. But a conversation between Braaten and a lawyer representing Continental Resources could lead to fewer court battles, something Braaten says benefits […]

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March 24, 2025

Trump to rehouse student loans, other programs amid push to close Education Department

By: Shauneen Miranda (North Dakota Monitor) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. Small Business Administration would handle the student loan portfolio for the slated-for-elimination Education Department, and that the Department of Health and Human Services would handle special education services and nutrition programs. The announcement — which raises myriad questions over […]

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March 22, 2025

Potential Judicial Overreach, ND Property Taxes, Minot City Council

In this episode of Let’s Talk About It, Minot, host Rob Fuller dives into pressing issues shaping the local and state landscape. From the growing concerns around potential judicial overreach in Federal Government to the ongoing debate over property taxes, Rob breaks down what these developments mean for residents. He also recaps the latest from […]

by Jonathan Starr

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March 22, 2025

Term Limits and Property Taxes headline Minot Legislative Forum

Minot - The Minot Chamber EDC hosted a legislative forum at the North Dakota State Fair Center, giving area lawmakers the opportunity to update the public on key developments from the 2025 legislative session. Attendees also had the chance to submit questions through forum moderator Mark Lyman. The forum was well-attended by a number of […]

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March 22, 2025

officer anthony hugg receives eagle award

Recognizing Outstanding Service in the Minot Police Department

The Minot Police Department (MPD) plays a pivotal role in maintaining public safety, responding to emergencies, and keeping a strong relationship with the community. While the demands of law enforcement are complex (to say the least), it is important to recognize the individuals who go the extra mile. Officers like Anthony Hugg demonstrate how dedication […]

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March 21, 2025

Governor Armstrong Signs Window Tint Bill into Law

Governor Kelly Armstrong has officially signed House Bill 1340 into law, easing regulations on motor vehicle window tint across the state. The legislation, which passed with strong bipartisan support, 89-2 in the House and 41-6 in the Senate, lowers the legal limit for front side window tint visibility from 50% to 35%. Governor Armstrong celebrated […]

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March 21, 2025

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Lawmakers debate 3-cent gas tax increase, hike in EV registration fee

North Dakota attorney general calls for more prison time; opponents say spend more on police

Bill of the Day: New Bill Would Establish Education Savings Accounts in North Dakota

Agriculture research loses momentum with federal payments uncertain

Oil company, landowner attorney collaborate on bill to avoid court battles in North Dakota

Trump to rehouse student loans, other programs amid push to close Education Department

Potential Judicial Overreach, ND Property Taxes, Minot City Council

Term Limits and Property Taxes headline Minot Legislative Forum

Recognizing Outstanding Service in the Minot Police Department

Governor Armstrong Signs Window Tint Bill into Law

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