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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
10 Things to Know for Friday 
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday
By Associated Press , June 06, 2013
State Board of Higher Ed to discuss chancellors contract
North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani has given the State Board of Higher Education a proposal to consider his contract, but the specifics are unknown.
By TJ Jerke , June 02, 2013
- Kari Reichert, State Board of Higher Education Board Member, listens to Assistant Attorney General Mary Kae Kelsch
- Assistant Attorney General Mary Kae Kelsch discusses North Dakota open meeting and record laws
- Duaine Espegard, State Board of Higher Education president, left, and Board Member Grant Shaft, right, listen to Assistant Attorney General Mary Kae Kelsch
With time short, Minnesota lawmakers meet over weekend
Minnesota's House and Senate convened Saturday for votes on major pieces of the state budget, including a likely House vote on a nearly $16 billion school funding bill that's been one of the chief priorities for Democrats running things at the Capitol.
By Brian Bakst and Patrick Condon , May 18, 2013
Budget bills begin march to governor’s office
Minnesota legislators have taken baby steps in passing a $38 billion, two-year budget that must be finished by midnight Monday.
By Don Davis , May 17, 2013
New Minnesota lawmakers find surprises at Capitol
The public often sees lawmakers fight, debate and disagree. But new Minnesota legislators say people might not be getting the whole picture.
By Danielle Killey , May 04, 2013
Legislators near late-night compromise for property tax relief, K-12 funding
Legislators were close to reaching a compromise after 11 p.m. Friday on their final day of the session to fund North Dakota’s K-12 schools and provide property tax relief.
By Amy Dalrymple , May 03, 2013
North Dakota lawmakers votes to close loophole used by oil
The North Dakota Legislature has voted to close a tax loophole used by the oil industry that the Tax Department says is costing the state $50 million each year.
May 03, 2013
FAA: Air traffic system soon at full operation
The Federal Aviation Administration said that the U.S. air traffic system will resume normal operations by Sunday evening after lawmakers rushed a bill through Congress allowing the agency to withdraw furloughs of air traffic controllers and other workers.
By Barbara Ortutay , April 27, 2013
New conservative lobbying push for gay marriage
A national group of prominent GOP donors that supports gay marriage is pouring new money into lobbying efforts to get Republican lawmakers to vote to make it legal.
By Patrick Condon , April 27, 2013
Lawmaker calls hearing to review Shirvani fraud allegations
A state lawmaker called members of the State Board of Higher Education and University System office before a House committee Friday to ask questions about what he believes has been a behind-the-scenes effort to discredit Chancellor Hamid Shirvani.
By TJ Jerke , April 05, 2013
Lawmakers push to keep state health care program
Thousands of lower-income Minnesotans could continue to get health insurance from the state even as major reforms take root under a plan lawmakers moved forward Wednesday.
By Danielle Killey , March 20, 2013
Tribes plan for worst with looming budget cuts
When it comes to the automatic spending cuts that began taking effect this month, federal lawmakers spared programs that serve the nation's most vulnerable — such as food stamps, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans' assistance — from hard hits.
By Felicia Fonseca , March 16, 2013
Jackie Stebbins Bismark, N.D. letters: GOP lawmakers act with intolerance
Jackie Stebbins of Bismarck writes in about intolerance.
By Jackie Stebbins , March 16, 2013
Lawmakers: Obama wooing might break budget logjam
Republican lawmakers said Sunday they welcome President Barack Obama's courtship and suggested the fresh engagement between the White House and Congress might help yield solutions to the stubborn budget battle that puts Americans' jobs at risk.
By Philip Elliott , March 10, 2013
Study aimed at protecting national park
Lawmakers are asking to study the economic impact around the Theodore Roosevelt National Park to determine the best practice for sustaining and enhancing the areas’ tourism and recreation as well as oil and gas development.
By TJ Jerke , March 09, 2013
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