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Correction: N.D. legislators spend $350,000 on travel, not $380,000
In a July 11 story about out-of-state travel by North Dakota legislators, The Associated Press, relying on data provided by the state, overstated some spending on legislator trips between May 5, 2009, and May 31, 2010.
Thursday, July, 15, 2010 - - News
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In a July 11 story about out-of-state travel by North Dakota legislators, The Associated Press, relying on data provided by the state, overstated some spending on legislator trips between May 5, 2009, and May 31, 2010.
Thursday, July, 15, 2010 - - News
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N.D. legislators spend $380,000 on out-of-state travel
North Dakota lawmakers spent almost $380,000 in taxpayers’ money to go on dozens of out-of-state trips, including jaunts to Florida, California, China and Europe, since the Legislature adjourned 13 months ago, travel records show. The figure includes $38,000 in expenses for four legislators who aren’t running for re-election.
Monday, July, 12, 2010 - Associated Press - News
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North Dakota lawmakers spent almost $380,000 in taxpayers’ money to go on dozens of out-of-state trips, including jaunts to Florida, California, China and Europe, since the Legislature adjourned 13 months ago, travel records show. The figure includes $38,000 in expenses for four legislators who aren’t running for re-election.
Monday, July, 12, 2010 - Associated Press - News
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NDSU president heads west to meet with state legislators
North Dakota State University’s new president is looking to build ties with state legislators who haven’t been NDSU’s biggest fans. Dean Bresciani is heading to central and western North Dakota this week to meet with several legislators
Sunday, July, 11, 2010 - Grand Forks HeraldThe Forum - News
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North Dakota State University’s new president is looking to build ties with state legislators who haven’t been NDSU’s biggest fans. Dean Bresciani is heading to central and western North Dakota this week to meet with several legislators
Sunday, July, 11, 2010 - Grand Forks HeraldThe Forum - News
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Oil money may double state's trust fund
The continuing flow of North Dakota oil money will likely double the expected balance of the state’s permanent oil tax trust fund.
Wednesday, June, 23, 2010 - Forum Communications Co. - News
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The continuing flow of North Dakota oil money will likely double the expected balance of the state’s permanent oil tax trust fund.
Wednesday, June, 23, 2010 - Forum Communications Co. - News
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Universities pledge better oversight
University officials assured legislators yesterday that they are taking steps to make certain that mistakes highlighted by an audit this spring won’t happen again.
Friday, June, 11, 2010 - The Forum - News
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University officials assured legislators yesterday that they are taking steps to make certain that mistakes highlighted by an audit this spring won’t happen again.
Friday, June, 11, 2010 - The Forum - News
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University officials promise not to repeat mistakes
University officials assured legislators Thursday they are taking steps to make certain that mistakes highlighted by an audit this spring won’t happen again.
Friday, June, 11, 2010 - The Forum - News
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University officials assured legislators Thursday they are taking steps to make certain that mistakes highlighted by an audit this spring won’t happen again.
Friday, June, 11, 2010 - The Forum - News
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OUR OPINION: Welcome to N.D., President Bresciani
Hearty congratulations to Dean Bresciani, whom the State Board of Higher Education named the new president of North Dakota State University.
Tuesday, May, 25, 2010 - Grand Forks Herald - Opinion
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Hearty congratulations to Dean Bresciani, whom the State Board of Higher Education named the new president of North Dakota State University.
Tuesday, May, 25, 2010 - Grand Forks Herald - Opinion
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OUR OPINION: Welcome to N.D., President Bresciani
Hearty congratulations to Dean Bresciani, whom the State Board of Higher Education named the new president of North Dakota State University.
Tuesday, May, 25, 2010 - Grand Forks Herald - Opinion
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Hearty congratulations to Dean Bresciani, whom the State Board of Higher Education named the new president of North Dakota State University.
Tuesday, May, 25, 2010 - Grand Forks Herald - Opinion
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N.D. Legislature appears to favor less flexibility for higher ed board
North Dakota lawmakers respond to building audit
State legislators appear to favor removing flexibility from the state’s higher education system in response to an audit that found violations in university building projects.
Thursday, May, 13, 2010 - The Forum - News
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North Dakota lawmakers respond to building audit
State legislators appear to favor removing flexibility from the state’s higher education system in response to an audit that found violations in university building projects.
Thursday, May, 13, 2010 - The Forum - News
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N.D. lawmakers reject NDSU cost overrun, approve UND
Legislators say they won’t endorse a $1.5 million cost overrun for building a new home for the president of North Dakota State University. However, lawmakers did approve a smaller overrun for building a new home for the president of the University of North Dakota. The excess was almost $363,000.
Tuesday, December, 15, 2009 - - News
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Legislators say they won’t endorse a $1.5 million cost overrun for building a new home for the president of North Dakota State University. However, lawmakers did approve a smaller overrun for building a new home for the president of the University of North Dakota. The excess was almost $363,000.
Tuesday, December, 15, 2009 - - News
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N.D. legislative study committees formed
North Dakota lawmakers will be looking into property taxes, higher education finance, health insurance costs and job training as they study an array of subjects to prepare for the 2011 Legislature.
Wednesday, June, 17, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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North Dakota lawmakers will be looking into property taxes, higher education finance, health insurance costs and job training as they study an array of subjects to prepare for the 2011 Legislature.
Wednesday, June, 17, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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Sarah Palin invited to N.D. oil convention
North Dakota’s Industrial Commission agreed Tuesday to ask Palin to give the keynote speech at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and Prospect Expo, which is scheduled for May 2-4, 2010, in Bismarck.
Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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North Dakota’s Industrial Commission agreed Tuesday to ask Palin to give the keynote speech at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and Prospect Expo, which is scheduled for May 2-4, 2010, in Bismarck.
Wednesday, May, 27, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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N.D. LEGISLATURE: Session expected to end today, but snags possible
Is the North Dakota Senate willing to change an anti-tobacco voter initiative that senators unanimously OK’d in February? Does the House want to spend $15 million on a new State Fair grandstand, a sum one lawmaker has called “grossly excessive?”
Monday, May, 04, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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Is the North Dakota Senate willing to change an anti-tobacco voter initiative that senators unanimously OK’d in February? Does the House want to spend $15 million on a new State Fair grandstand, a sum one lawmaker has called “grossly excessive?”
Monday, May, 04, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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N.D. Legislature approves Heritage Center expansion
Sunday, May, 03, 2009 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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Sunday, May, 03, 2009 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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House agrees to issue support for need-based student aid
House members negotiating with the Senate on funding for the state University System agreed Wednesday to plug in millions more dollars for need-based student aid, for per-campus initiatives and several building projects.
Thursday, April, 30, 2009 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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House members negotiating with the Senate on funding for the state University System agreed Wednesday to plug in millions more dollars for need-based student aid, for per-campus initiatives and several building projects.
Thursday, April, 30, 2009 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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Higher Ed talks stalled
Wednesday, April, 29, 2009 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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Higher Ed talks stalled
Wednesday, April, 29, 2009 - State Capitol Bureau - News
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N.D. LEGISLATURE: Higher education negotiations drag
Legislators trying to agree on the budget bill for the North Dakota University System made little to no headway Monday.
Tuesday, April, 28, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - Legislature
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Legislators trying to agree on the budget bill for the North Dakota University System made little to no headway Monday.
Tuesday, April, 28, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - Legislature
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N.D. LEGISLATURE: University system wants restored 'equity' money
A top North Dakota university system administrator is asking the Legislature to restore $10 million in so-called equity money to the system’s budget. The money, which is divided among the system’s 11 colleges, “really is the only discretionary money in the budget at the campus level,” said Laura Glatt, the system’s vice chancellor for administrative affairs.
Sunday, April, 26, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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A top North Dakota university system administrator is asking the Legislature to restore $10 million in so-called equity money to the system’s budget. The money, which is divided among the system’s 11 colleges, “really is the only discretionary money in the budget at the campus level,” said Laura Glatt, the system’s vice chancellor for administrative affairs.
Sunday, April, 26, 2009 - Grand Forks Herald - News
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House OKs tax cut on new N.D. oil wells
North Dakota oil producers will have a revamped set of incentives next month that provide tax breaks for newly drilled wells if oil prices stay below $70 a barrel.
Thursday, April, 23, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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North Dakota oil producers will have a revamped set of incentives next month that provide tax breaks for newly drilled wells if oil prices stay below $70 a barrel.
Thursday, April, 23, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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House OKs 5 percent pay hike for state workers
The North Dakota House voted 84-5 on Wednesday to approve enough money for state departments to provide a 5 percent pay raise July 1, and a second 5 percent increase July 1, 2010.
Thursday, April, 16, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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The North Dakota House voted 84-5 on Wednesday to approve enough money for state departments to provide a 5 percent pay raise July 1, and a second 5 percent increase July 1, 2010.
Thursday, April, 16, 2009 - Associated Press - News
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