ND POLITICS
ND approves more money to defend 2011 abortion law 
The North Dakota Attorney General's office is getting an additional $30,000 to help cover the costs to defend a 2011 state law that seeks to limit the use of drugs to terminate pregnancies.
By Associated Press , June 11, 2013
North Dakota legislative study committees formed
Democratic lawmakers won't be serving as a chair or vice-chair of interim committees that will suggest legislation for the 2015 Legislature.
By Associated Press , June 11, 2013
Shirvani due more than $800,000, plus health benefits, in chancellor contract buyout
The State Board of Higher Education voted Monday to remove Chancellor Hamid Shirvani, buying him out of his three-year contract.
By TJ Jerke , June 03, 2013
- Hamid Shirvani
- Grant Shaft speaks to Chancellor Hamid Shirvani
- Grand Forks legislators react to end of Shirvani’s tenure
- Chancellor’s exit divisive but not surprising
- Next chancellor may not be named until 2015
- Do you agree with the State Board of Higher Education's decision to buy out North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani's contract?
Grand Forks legislators react to end of Shirvani’s tenure
One local legislator said the relationship between North Dakota’s State Board of Higher Education and Chancellor Hamid Shirvani was clearly “not working out.”
By Jennifer Johnson , June 03, 2013
Chad Oban, Bismarck, ND, letter: Will the real Kevin Cramer please stand up?
After taking office just a few short months ago, Rep. Cramer, R-N.D., is reminding us nearly every day of just how distorted his views really are.
By Chad Oban , May 22, 2013
North Dakota legislators pick 41 interim studies
North Dakota lawmakers will be studying 41 issues over the next two years, including property taxes and the effects of federal health care legislation.
By Associated Press , May 21, 2013
Cramer speech linking abortion, school shootings draws national attention
A commencement speech by U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer this month linking legalized abortion with school shootings has attracted the attention of an Internet media outlet. Cramer’s speech was highlighted in a Huffington Post article published Thursday.
By TJ Jerke , May 16, 2013
Holmberg gets top legislative role
Sen. Ray Holmberg, R-Grand Forks, was elected earlier this week to chair Legislative Management, the committee that acts for the Legislature in between sessions.
By Herald Staff Report , May 08, 2013
MATTERS AT HAND:: An ugly session in N.D., but we’re grateful
Regarding the North Dakota Legislature’s 2013 session, blessedly adjourned in the wee hours of the weekend: Remember that it’s good to be grateful.
By Mike Jacobs , May 05, 2013
North Dakota GOP calls session greatest ever; Democrats lament ‘squandered opportunities’
In the early morning hours Saturday after North Dakota lawmakers wrapped up the longest-ever legislative session, Republicans praised the session as the greatest in history while Democrats said it was full of “squandered opportunities.”
By Amy Dalrymple , May 04, 2013
Tax relief tops $850 million as N.D. Legislature wraps up in wee hours
North Dakota legislators wrapped up their work after 4 a.m. today, setting a record for the longest session in modern history and approving an unprecedented $850 million-plus in property tax relief.
By Amy Dalrymple , May 04, 2013
N.D. Legislature: K-12, college budgets still awaiting action on the last day
After starting the day with the House defeating a bill that would have increased funding for K-12 schools and provided about $714 million in property tax relief, the final day of the North Dakota Legislature is dragging on.
By Forum News Service , May 03, 2013
80-day North Dakota Legislature marks record
North Dakota's Legislature has marked its longest session in modern state history.
By Associated Press , May 03, 2013
N.D. House kills K-12 funding, property tax relief bill on second try
Reversing a vote from Thursday, House lawmakers today defeated Gov. Jack Dalrymple’s proposal to increase state aid to K-12 school districts while providing about $714 million in property tax relief.
By TJ Jerke , May 03, 2013
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