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THE NEW FORTY Can I get an AMEN??!!
I am really trying to not be judgmental or unfair today; as such, I won't be going on a full-blown rant on hypocrisy (which was my initial inclination - it took me a full two hours to find my way off ...
Posted on 2/24/13 at 9:30 PM
STAFF BLOG CAPITOL CHATTER Legislative notebook: House sets off bigger fireworks, too
The House joined the Senate Monday in wanting to allow more powerful fireworks in Minnesota. However, unless the Senate accepts House changes, negotiators need to work out differences. Newly legal f...
Posted on 4/24/12 at 5:24 AM
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND N.D. lawmakers prepare for busy September
BISMARCK--North Dakota lawmakers will have a busy September of committee work as they prepare to head into the 2011 legislative session. Four committees are scheduled to meet this coming week. The J...
Posted on 9/3/10 at 3:22 PM
Lawmakers sees savings for college students with online books 
Lawmakers would like to put more cash in college students pockets by urging schools to move to a cheaper open textbook option, or online book, rather than the traditional printed book.
By TJ Jerke , March 06, 2013
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Lawmakers get violent emails over gun control
The weekend after a heated debate over gun control, Colorado state Rep. Rhonda Fields was flooded with emails, including some she later told police "disturbed and shocked" her.
By Ivan Moreno , March 01, 2013
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LLOYD OMDAHL: ‘Direct democracy’ saved lawmakers from liquor fights
The authority to initiate and refer laws, often called “direct democracy,” has been a constant irritant to the Legislature but, in fact, it has saved the Assembly from some unpleasant job-threatening controversies.
Take our century-long seesaw fight over alcohol.
February 25, 2013
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House Bill would allow school boards to designate who can carry concealed weapons
Advocates for sunshine in government want to shoot down an effort by lawmakers to allow school boards to decide behind closed doors the issue of whether guns should be allowed in their district’s schools.
By Helmut Scmidt , February 24, 2013
Minnesota lawmakers to take up silica sand mining boom
Critics of a booming silica sand mining industry will ask lawmakers to hit the pause button Tuesday when the Minnesota Legislature holds its first-ever hearing on a subject that has so far been left up to local governments.
By Steve Karnowski , February 17, 2013
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White House calls draft immigration plan a backup
Republicans and Democrats alike on Sunday predicted President Barack Obama would fail if he pushed forward with his own effort to overhaul the nation's immigration system and urged the administration to hold off while lawmakers work on a bipartisan measure.
By Philip Elliott , February 17, 2013
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Grand Forks-area lawmakers grilled about oil tax break
An empty pizza box sparked a debate over cutting taxes for oil companies during a city legislative forum in Grand Forks Saturday.
By Brandi Jewett , February 16, 2013
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Obama pitches manufacturing plan on plant tour
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Striking a decidedly populist tone, President Barack Obama stood in a resurrected factory Wednesday, imploring lawmakers to work as hard as American blue-collar workers as he pitched his plan to jump-start manufacturing and expand opportunities for the middle class.
By Josh Lederman , February 13, 2013
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Shirvani’s style rankles legislators, but board says it’s what they asked for
Chancellor Hamid Shirvani has told certain legislators that five of the 11 college presidents are unqualified or insubordinate and will probably be relieved, an example of the overbearing style of leadership that has some lawmakers pushing for his removal, a Bismarck legislator said Wednesday.
By Amy Dalrymple , February 07, 2013
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AP source: Lawmakers to get classified drone info
President Barack Obama has directed the Justice Department to give Congress' intelligence committees access to classified legal advice providing the government's rationale for drone strikes against American citizens working with al-Qaida abroad, a senior administration official said Wednesday.
By Julie Pace , February 06, 2013
Bill in N.D. House asks for mandatory drug testing
A requirement for individuals to take a drug test before receiving federal temporary aid should be seen as an incentive, not a penalty, according to some lawmakers.
By TJ Jerke , February 05, 2013
North Dakota lawmakers consider water extraction tax
North Dakota lawmakers are considering a proposal to impose a water extraction tax for industrial water use in light of significant water demand in the Oil Patch.
By Patrick Springer , February 04, 2013
Minnesota lawmakers ready for rapid-fire gun debate
Minnesota lawmakers are pulling the trigger on gun-related legislation.
Hours of House committee gun-related hearings are scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with senators planning similar meetings later in the month.
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey , February 04, 2013
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Mayo vies for public money for Minnesota expansion
The Mayo Clinic, Minnesota's largest private employer, pressed state lawmakers Wednesday to commit more than $500 million toward an ambitious development project tied to the renowned medical center in Rochester.
By Brian Bakst , January 30, 2013
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