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Trump signs education orders, including overhaul of college accreditations

By: Shauneen Miranda WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a series of education-focused orders Wednesday related to accreditation in higher education, school discipline policies, historically Black colleges and universities, artificial intelligence in education and workforce development. The executive orders are the latest in a slew of efforts from Trump to dramatically reshape the federal role […]
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April 24, 2025

Judge blasts Army Corps for pipeline protests, orders $28M in damages to North Dakota

By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor) A federal judge has ordered the United States government to pay North Dakota nearly $28 million dollars, finding that the executive branch “abandoned the rule of law” in its response to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests of 2016 and 2017. In the lawsuit, filed in 2019, North Dakota requested $38 […]
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April 24, 2025
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Armstrong Hands Out 2 Big Vetoes, Liquor License Cap Options, TR Library Funding, and FDA Dye Ban

Armstrong vetoes North Dakota private school voucher bill, but signals support for competing bill Read about it here Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoed a private school voucher bill Wednesday, saying it failed to provide meaningful school choice for most North Dakotans—especially in rural areas. While rejecting House Bill 1540, Armstrong signaled support for a broader education […]
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April 24, 2025
A protester displays a sign along Boulevard Avenue near the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck as part of the national No Kings protests on April 19, 2025. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota governor vetoes controversial library content bill

By: Michael Achterling and Amy Dalrymple (ND Monitor) North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong vetoed a library content bill, calling it “a misguided attempt to legislate morality through overreach and censorship.” The Republican said in a veto message Wednesday that Senate Bill 2307 is redundant with legislation approved two years ago and is overly burdensome for librarians, school districts and […]
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April 23, 2025
The last steel beam is hoisted into place at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora on Aug. 14, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

North Dakota House advances $50M in state funds for presidential library 

By: Michael Achterling (ND Monitor) The North Dakota House advanced an amendment to the Department of Commerce budget Wednesday that would add $50 million in state funding and a $20 million Bank of North Dakota loan for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. The 53-40 vote followed lengthy discussion, with some members questioning why the $50 […]
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April 23, 2025
Minot City Hall (Photo: Kyler Collom, The Dakotan)

Minot Council Weighs Four Paths Forward on Liquor License Reform

MINOT— A long-standing cap on liquor licenses in Minot could soon be lifted or changed, as city leaders weigh reform options aimed at making the local alcohol ordinance more business-friendly. The proposals discussed are part of a broader rewrite by the Alcohol Ordinance Review and Rewrite Committee, and includes four options for the future of […]
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April 23, 2025
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
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