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Populist-but-divisive issues have a mixed record so far
BISMARCK — Someone trying to tally the success or failure of populist bills in the North Dakota Legislature thus far might struggle with what to put in the “won” and “lost” column. Was it a victory for the little guy when the House sided with small town bar owners and killed the smoking ban bill? Or would it have been populist-leaning to side with the 80 percent or so of the state’s residents who don’t smoke?
Sunday, February, 22, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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BISMARCK — Someone trying to tally the success or failure of populist bills in the North Dakota Legislature thus far might struggle with what to put in the “won” and “lost” column. Was it a victory for the little guy when the House sided with small town bar owners and killed the smoking ban bill? Or would it have been populist-leaning to side with the 80 percent or so of the state’s residents who don’t smoke?
Sunday, February, 22, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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N.D. school districts cut less from budgets than Minnesota
As several school districts in Minnesota look at massive budget cuts for next year, some area North Dakota districts seem to be cutting either nothing or average amounts from their budgets.
Sunday, February, 22, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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As several school districts in Minnesota look at massive budget cuts for next year, some area North Dakota districts seem to be cutting either nothing or average amounts from their budgets.
Sunday, February, 22, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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IN THE MAIL: A person’s a person, no matter how small
Congratulations to the North Dakota House for taking the lead in asserting the rights of preborn persons in the U.S. by passing House Bill 1572. This bill is not a ban on abortion; rather, it’s designed to give our preborn neighbors in the womb their constitutional rights
Saturday, February, 21, 2009 - Grand Forks - Opinion
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Congratulations to the North Dakota House for taking the lead in asserting the rights of preborn persons in the U.S. by passing House Bill 1572. This bill is not a ban on abortion; rather, it’s designed to give our preborn neighbors in the womb their constitutional rights
Saturday, February, 21, 2009 - Grand Forks - Opinion
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N.D. LEGISLATURE ROUNDUP: Smoking ban loses ... It's crossover break ... Higher ed budget OK'd ... more
The House snuffed a smoking ban for North Dakota bars and hotel rooms Thursday. Opponents of HB1213 said an existing smoking ban law is sufficient, and their constituents who run bars will suffer if it is beefed up The vote to defeat the bill was 59-33.
Friday, February, 20, 2009 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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The House snuffed a smoking ban for North Dakota bars and hotel rooms Thursday. Opponents of HB1213 said an existing smoking ban law is sufficient, and their constituents who run bars will suffer if it is beefed up The vote to defeat the bill was 59-33.
Friday, February, 20, 2009 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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Rep. Merle Boucher, D-Rollete, letter: Pharmacy bill brought out best, worst
Despite the pressure from both sides, I am proud of the way lawmakers handled themselves. I believe we took in a lot of facts, charts and emotional testimony from both sides and made our decision based on the merits.
Friday, February, 20, 2009 - - Opinion
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Despite the pressure from both sides, I am proud of the way lawmakers handled themselves. I believe we took in a lot of facts, charts and emotional testimony from both sides and made our decision based on the merits.
Friday, February, 20, 2009 - - Opinion
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Smoking ban in bars beaten in ND House
North Dakotans who visit bars will still be able to light up a cigarette if they wish.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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North Dakotans who visit bars will still be able to light up a cigarette if they wish.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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N.D. House passes education standards bill
The North Dakota House has approved an education standards bill that would provide tutors and advisers and allow struggling students to pursue separate courses.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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The North Dakota House has approved an education standards bill that would provide tutors and advisers and allow struggling students to pursue separate courses.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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Tougher teen driving rules fail in N.D. House
North Dakota’s House has put the brakes on a proposal for tougher rules on driver licensing for teenagers. The legislation sought to impose new restrictions on 14- and 15-year-old drivers.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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North Dakota’s House has put the brakes on a proposal for tougher rules on driver licensing for teenagers. The legislation sought to impose new restrictions on 14- and 15-year-old drivers.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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N.D. House narrowly passes campus gun bill
The North Dakota House barely passed a watered-down version of the bill to allow people with concealed weapons permits or who have taken a hunter safety course to have guns on North Dakota college campuses. The vote Wednesday was 48-46.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Janell Cole - News
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The North Dakota House barely passed a watered-down version of the bill to allow people with concealed weapons permits or who have taken a hunter safety course to have guns on North Dakota college campuses. The vote Wednesday was 48-46.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Janell Cole - News
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ND LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP: Easement ban stands, Red River water plan etc.
North Dakota will continue to be the only state in the nation that bans landowners from selling perpetual easements. Senators voted 31-15 Wednesday to reject Senate Bill 2246, which would have repealed the state ban that dates to 1977.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Forum Communications and Associated Press - News
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North Dakota will continue to be the only state in the nation that bans landowners from selling perpetual easements. Senators voted 31-15 Wednesday to reject Senate Bill 2246, which would have repealed the state ban that dates to 1977.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Forum Communications and Associated Press - News
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ND college students may have guns in apartments
North Dakota college students may be able to have guns in their apartments, although they’re still off limits on most of the campus.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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North Dakota college students may be able to have guns in their apartments, although they’re still off limits on most of the campus.
Thursday, February, 19, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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Violating N.D. burning bans could mean jail time
People who violate a burning ban in North Dakota now risk being fined $500. The state House believes the penalty should be tougher.
Wednesday, February, 18, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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People who violate a burning ban in North Dakota now risk being fined $500. The state House believes the penalty should be tougher.
Wednesday, February, 18, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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N.D. House supports lifting $1 cap on 911 tax
North Dakota’s local governments may be able to raise fees on phone customers to help pay for emergency services.
Wednesday, February, 18, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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North Dakota’s local governments may be able to raise fees on phone customers to help pay for emergency services.
Wednesday, February, 18, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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Tax cut for pull tabs in N.D. House
The state levies a 4.5 percent tax on the sale of pull tabs. Pull tab buyers open the tickets to see if they win a money prize. The House voted 85-8 today to cut the tax rate to 3 percent. The bill now goes to the North Dakota Senate.
Wednesday, February, 18, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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The state levies a 4.5 percent tax on the sale of pull tabs. Pull tab buyers open the tickets to see if they win a money prize. The House voted 85-8 today to cut the tax rate to 3 percent. The bill now goes to the North Dakota Senate.
Wednesday, February, 18, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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N.D. House approves income, sales tax reductions
North Dakotans would get back about one-third of the state income taxes they paid in 2007 under a bill the House approved Tuesday. House Bill 1324 was one of several tax bills the House voted Tuesday, when it also OK’d an exemption from sales tax for clothing sales, reduced the top corporate income tax rate from 6.5 percent to 6.1 percent and limited the ability of cities and counties to assess sales taxes.
Wednesday, February, 18, 2009 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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North Dakotans would get back about one-third of the state income taxes they paid in 2007 under a bill the House approved Tuesday. House Bill 1324 was one of several tax bills the House voted Tuesday, when it also OK’d an exemption from sales tax for clothing sales, reduced the top corporate income tax rate from 6.5 percent to 6.1 percent and limited the ability of cities and counties to assess sales taxes.
Wednesday, February, 18, 2009 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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N.D. drivers required to be more sober than boaters, hunters, snowmobilers
North Dakota law says boaters, hunters and snowmobilers can be a bit drunker than someone who’s driving a car. The state House has decided to keep things that way.
Tuesday, February, 17, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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North Dakota law says boaters, hunters and snowmobilers can be a bit drunker than someone who’s driving a car. The state House has decided to keep things that way.
Tuesday, February, 17, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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No sales tax on clothing, N.D. House says
Lawmakers are willing to abolish North Dakota’s sales tax on clothing, but they turned down a chance to cut the sales tax rate.
The North Dakota House voted Tuesday on a series of tax bills. Two of them affected the state sales tax.
Tuesday, February, 17, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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Lawmakers are willing to abolish North Dakota’s sales tax on clothing, but they turned down a chance to cut the sales tax rate.
The North Dakota House voted Tuesday on a series of tax bills. Two of them affected the state sales tax.
Tuesday, February, 17, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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N.D. House passes bill to inform women embryo is human being
BISMARCK — The North Dakota House passed a bill Monday that would require a woman seeking an abortion to be told that the procedure will end the life of a unique human being. The vote on House Bill 1445 was 61-31. It came from the House Human Services Committee with a do-pass recommendation that had passed 8-5.
Tuesday, February, 17, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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BISMARCK — The North Dakota House passed a bill Monday that would require a woman seeking an abortion to be told that the procedure will end the life of a unique human being. The vote on House Bill 1445 was 61-31. It came from the House Human Services Committee with a do-pass recommendation that had passed 8-5.
Tuesday, February, 17, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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House rejects seat belt, traffic fine bills
The state House has rejected increased traffic fines and stricter seat belt enforcement. The vote on seat belts, House Bill 1197, took place at 8:30 p.m. as the Legislature worked well into the evening Monday. The vote was 58-34 to defeat the bill.
Tuesday, February, 17, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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The state House has rejected increased traffic fines and stricter seat belt enforcement. The vote on seat belts, House Bill 1197, took place at 8:30 p.m. as the Legislature worked well into the evening Monday. The vote was 58-34 to defeat the bill.
Tuesday, February, 17, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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Senate panel says ‘do pass’ on human rights bill
A bill outlawing discrimination against North Dakotans based on their sexual orientation will go the Senate with a do-pass recommendation. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-0 on Monday to give the favorable nod to Senate Bill 2278, which adds North Dakota’s gay men and lesbians to the protected classes in the state Human Rights Act.
Tuesday, February, 17, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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A bill outlawing discrimination against North Dakotans based on their sexual orientation will go the Senate with a do-pass recommendation. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 6-0 on Monday to give the favorable nod to Senate Bill 2278, which adds North Dakota’s gay men and lesbians to the protected classes in the state Human Rights Act.
Tuesday, February, 17, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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