ND POLITICS
North Dakota House kills DUI bill 
The North Dakota House has killed one of two bills aimed at toughening DUI penalties in the wake of high-profile fatal crashes, including one last summer near Jamestown.
By Dave Olson , March 29, 2013
Cramer’s apology not accepted; Spirit Lake Tribal Council denounces remarks by congressman
The Spirit Lake Tribal Council issued a statement Friday harshly criticizing comments attributed earlier this week to Rep. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., regarding the protection of women and children on the reservation, including that he reportedly wanted to “(w)ring the Tribal Council’s neck and slam them against the wall.”
By Chuck Haga , March 29, 2013
- Melissa Merrick
- Spirit Lake Tribe logo
- Rep. Kevin Cramer
- Letter from Melissa Merrick to Rep. Cramer
- Statement from Spirit Lake Tribal Council
- Guidelines explaining changes in the Violence Against Women Act
- Rep. Cramer disputes account of 'tirade' during meeting with American Indians, but apologizes for tone
Rep. Cramer disputes account of 'tirade' during meeting with American Indians, but apologizes for tone
Rep. Kevin Cramer told a gathering of victim-assistance professionals from the state’s American Indian reservations in Bismarck on Tuesday that he would not feel “safe” on reservations because of new provisions in the Violence Against Women Act, according to one official who was present.
By Chuck Haga , March 28, 2013
ND Senate refuses to lift bottle rocket sale ban
North Dakota's Senate has shot down a measure to allow bottle rocket sales in the state. The Senate voted 29-17 on Tuesday to keep the 4-year-old ban in place.
By Associated Press , March 27, 2013
Heitkamp to NYC mayor: Butt out
Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-N.D., responded sharply today to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s TV ad campaign targeting senators who may be reluctant to support pending gun control legislation.
By Chuck Haga , March 26, 2013
Ronald Fischer: N.D.’s anti-abortion bills are constitutional
Abortion is the sacred cow of secular progressives. They will do and say anything to keep their sacred cow alive.
By Ronald Fischer , March 26, 2013
Two more anti-abortion bills sent to governor; statewide vote coming 2014
House lawmakers passed two bills Friday that seek stricter regulations over abortions performed in the state, joining two other abortion regulation bills that are awaiting Gov. Jack Dalrymple’s signature.
By TJ Jerke , March 22, 2013
ND lawmakers to consider 'personhood' measures
North Dakota's House is set to consider legislation that essentially outlaws abortion in the state by defining human life as beginning with conception.
By Associated Press , March 22, 2013
NDSU officials say abortion ‘gag rule’ could stall research
North Dakota State University officials – including President Dean Bresciani – said Thursday that an amendment passed by state lawmakers could stall medical research across the state.
By Wendy Reuer , March 22, 2013
ND House kills oil tax restructuring measure
North Dakota's House has defeated a measure aimed at lowering tax rates for oil companies in exchange for closing loopholes. Lawmakers voted 87-6 Thursday to kill the bill.
By Associated Press , March 21, 2013
ND abortion bill amended to kill sex-ed grant
North Dakota's House has amended an anti-abortion bill in an effort to kill a three-year, $1.2 million federal sex education grant for North Dakota State University.
By Associated Press , March 21, 2013
ND lawmakers pass roll-your-own smokes tax measure
North Dakota lawmakers have passed a bill that requires commercial roll-your-own cigarette machine owners to register their equipment and pay the same taxes as name-brand packaged smokes.
By Associated Press , March 20, 2013
Lawmakers urge governor to veto North Dakota abortion bills
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has urged Republican Gov. Jack Dalrymple to veto measures that would make North Dakota home to the nation's most restrictive abortion laws.
By James MacPherson , March 19, 2013
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