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Burnout recovery involves leaving things behind

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Sharing youngest's autism recognition and people have been sorry to hear it.

This is part of why I have not shared mine.

Being autistic is not something to be sorry for. We are not to be pitied.

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There’s a lot of room in every market for lots of players, because you’re going to have a different take on things than someone else will. 1/3

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#BlueskyArtShow I have used this picture of the #NorthDakota #Badlands in #TheodoreRoosevelt #NationalPark as a #Background for my Teams meetings when my camera is on. It’s way more interesting than my work office or spare bedroom. #Photography #Landscape #ND

Opening the Portal My friends and family often have a laugh about ‘Lisa’s World’ which consists of what I see with my bad vision. On Tuesday I was sitting in the pool and I spotted what looked like …

"Opening the Portal" is live #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #HoutBay #Dogs #Love #Food #KittenInTheCity #SwissShepherd #Pomeranians #Family #Mothers #Daughters #PTSD #ND #ADHD #Manifestation #Grandchild #Empathy #RSD #Intuition #Women #Healing #Grandbaby

Cities tell lawmakers North Dakota faces $1.7 billion in unfunded wastewater projects; officials flag affordability and reserves The North Dakota League of Cities and rural water representatives reported a statewide wastewater need of about $1.7 billion, with surveyed cities noting $203 million in deferred maintenance and $435 million in future capital needs; local reserves are limited, raising affordability concerns for ratepayers.

North Dakota is facing a staggering $1.7 billion in unfunded wastewater projects, putting immense pressure on local communities and utility rates.

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Missouri River outreach: North Dakota stakeholders press basin-wide coordination and say in transfers Missouri River Joint Water Board and the Upper Missouri Water Association described a Kansas City stakeholder meeting prompted by downstream concerns; North Dakota presenters emphasized the state's relatively small withdrawals and warned that cross-basin transfers could create precedent risks nationwide.

North Dakota stakeholders are rallying for a unified front against potential water transfer threats, emphasizing their minimal impact on Missouri River flows amidst rising downstream concerns.

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Deloitte model forecasts $1.3 billion shortfall for North Dakota water projects; offers seven policy and financing options Deloitte and the Department of Water Resources told the Water Topics Overview Committee that current policy and revenue forecasts leave an estimated $1.3 billion funding gap over 14 years and presented seven options — from caps on large projects to timing changes and bond financing — aimed at reducing near-term pressure and improving long-term predictability.

A new financial model reveals a staggering $1.3 billion shortfall for North Dakota's water development needs over the next 14 years, sparking urgent calls for strategic policy changes.

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Audit finds weak policies, record-keeping and costly legal practices at Private Investigative and Security Board A legislatively ordered performance audit found the Private Investigative and Security Board lacked documented policies and procedures, maintained incomplete licensing records and minutes, and spent roughly $275,000 on private legal contracts that could be reduced by using the Attorney General's Office; the board has agreed to implement Green Book controls and other recommendations.

A scathing audit reveals the North Dakota Private Investigative and Security Board is plagued by poor record-keeping, costly legal practices, and a staggering backlog of licensing issues.

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Judicial branch reports strong performance, highlights modernization gains State Court Administrator Sally Levely told the task force the judicial branch is using workload studies, e‑filing, remote appearances and dashboards to manage high caseloads and improve timeliness, while acknowledging logistical challenges in county‑to‑state transfers of clerk offices.

North Dakota's judicial branch is leveraging innovative technology and strategic investments to tackle one of the nation's highest criminal case loads while ensuring timely resolutions.

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Governor’s office and NDIT outline IT service‑fee problems and propose tighter project tracking Al Dorman (Governor’s Office) told the task force that timing for computing IT service fees, lack of advocacy around those fees, and weak incentives for agencies to economize are driving unsustainable increases; he urged better statewide planning and budgeting for IT projects and automation of billing.

North Dakota's IT budgeting is in chaos, with agencies blindsided by skyrocketing service fees and a lack of clear oversight—are we ready for a change?

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UND urges higher thresholds and scoring changes to reduce project costs University of North Dakota officials asked the task force to raise the public‑improvement threshold, ease requirements on routine maintenance, and revise scoring criteria for construction manager at risk and design procurement to strengthen competition and reduce unnecessary design costs.

The University of North Dakota is pushing for major changes to construction procurement laws that could revolutionize project costs and boost competition across the state.

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Auditors find reporting, monitoring and reconciliation problems across North Dakota University System State auditors issued a clean opinion on the University System's consolidated financials but reported four formal findings affecting multiple campuses, including misreporting of strategic investment funds, insufficient monitoring of service organizations, recurring bank-reconciliation errors, and bond-proceeds accounting errors at Bismarck State College.

State auditors have flagged significant financial reporting issues across the North Dakota University System, raising questions about transparency and accountability at multiple campuses.

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State auditor urges clearer audit universe, more cybersecurity help and data analytics State Auditor Josh Galien asked the task force to clarify which local taxing entities must report to the auditor, warned extending that list (for example to townships) would more than double workload, and proposed general‑funded cybersecurity services for small local governments and expanded auditor data‑analytics capacity.

State Auditor Josh Galien is calling for clearer reporting requirements for local governments to enhance transparency, but warns that adding townships could double the workload without more resources!

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State auditor urges lawmakers for subpoena power, in-house counsel and data tools to strengthen oversight The state auditor outlined a package of proposals to the Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee including authority to retain legal counsel, subpoena power, expanded data-analytics access (including controlled AI) and expanded cybersecurity review capacity for local governments to improve audits and follow-up.

North Dakota's state auditor is calling for new powers and tech tools to tackle complex audits and improve oversight—will lawmakers heed the urgent plea?

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North Dakota posts strong audited finances; legacy fund, reserves drive gains State auditors issued a clean opinion on North Dakota's 2025 annual comprehensive financial report, showing a $40.61 billion net position and stronger reserves driven largely by legacy fund investment income. Auditors and OMB officials flagged pension accounting and new GASB paid-leave reporting rules.

North Dakota's fiscal health shines with a record $40.61 billion net position, fueled by impressive legacy fund returns and a significant boost in general fund balance!

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DPI cuts data‑migration vendor, hires Aurora to steady Infinite Campus rollout The Department of Public Instruction terminated its original data‑migration contractor after performance shortfalls and signed Aurora Educational Technology to pick up statewide data migrations for the Infinite Campus student information system, citing a narrow window to complete cutover tasks before July 1.

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has terminated its data-migration contract due to performance issues, turning to Aurora Educational Technology to ensure a smoother rollout of the Infinite Campus system.

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State CISO reports 77 incident reports since 2021; phishing remains top vector, one active ransomware case NDIT's chief information security officer told the committee that 77 incident reports have come through since mandatory reporting began, 47 met the statutory reporting threshold, phishing accounted for the largest share, and one active ransomware incident was reported in March 2026.

North Dakota's Chief Information Security Officer reveals alarming stats: 77 cybersecurity incidents reported since 2021, with phishing leading the charge and one active ransomware threat lingering!

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State says ARPA and BEAD builds largely on track; BEAD guidance on hold, providers describe major fiber investments NDIT reported progress on ARPA CPF awards and BEAD allocations while noting NTIA guidance on remaining BEAD funding is pending; Midco and DCN presented their fiber investments and how they engage with data‑center developers.

North Dakota is making strides in broadband development with $37 million allocated for ARPA projects and a $102 million BEAD program, but federal guidance could change everything!

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Legislative study finds large potential gains from cloud ERP but flags high upfront costs and governance questions OMB and NDUS briefed the committee on a business‑value assessment and RFI for replacing the state's PeopleSoft environment. The assessment projects sizable productivity and hard‑dollar benefits but vendors' cost estimates vary; NDUS and state staff emphasized phased funding, governance and staff readiness.

A recent study reveals that transitioning to a modern cloud ERP system could unlock up to $150 million in annual savings for North Dakota, but significant upfront costs and governance challenges remain.

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Task force asks OMB to pursue procurement, construction and legal‑notice reforms After OMB outlined changes to concession procurements, prequalification rules for architects and engineers, and legal‑notice modernization, the task force voted to ask OMB to work with stakeholders and return with bill drafts and a report at the next meeting.

North Dakota's Government Efficiency Task Force is pushing for major reforms in procurement and legal notices that could transform how state contracts are awarded and improve public access to information.

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NDUS deputy commissioner urges systematic review of "low‑producing" programs; committee seeks detailed board plan by June Deputy Commissioner Lisa Johnson told the Higher Ed Funding Committee that states commonly use multi‑year thresholds to flag low‑producing academic programs and that the State Board of Higher Education is developing a system‑level policy; legislators pressed for clarity on cost metrics, exemptions for mission‑critical programs and whether funding should be used to push action.

North Dakota's education system is gearing up for a big shake-up, with plans to scrutinize low-producing academic programs and potentially reshape the future of higher education!

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Committee reviews draft FTE‑based funding formula for UND, NDSU and a separate proposal for nine other campuses Legislative Council staff presented a draft funding formula that uses recent fall census FTE as the base (sample placeholder rate $7,000 per undergraduate FTE, graduate rate 1.5×) and separate incentive buckets for in‑demand completions and research; the draft would raise NDSU funding and reduce UND funding under the illustrative rates, prompting calls for hold‑harmless protections and further analytic detail.

A new funding formula for North Dakota's universities could shift millions between campuses, raising eyebrows and sparking debates about fairness and future implications.

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Industry lays out workforce plan to support nuclear expansion, urges demand signals from states The Nuclear Energy Institute told North Dakota legislators that a national effort to recruit and train workers for new nuclear deployment is underway, recommending demand-driven timing, modernization of training and local supply‑demand analyses to avoid exporting trained workers.

The nuclear industry is on the brink of a workforce revolution, with a staggering need for up to 376,000 new workers—are we prepared to meet this demand?

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State panel hears industry estimates on economic impacts and financing needs for small modular reactors Industry presenters told North Dakota's Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee that small modular reactors (SMRs) could require high upfront capital (Nucleon used $6,000,000 per megawatt as a modeling proxy), significant construction and operations workforces, and multi‑phase private financing supported by federal loan authority and tax credits; DOE officials and trade groups described tools that can lower investor risk.

The future of small modular reactors hinges on overcoming significant financial hurdles and gaining public acceptance, as industry leaders unveil their strategies for success.

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Experts tell committee dry cask storage is proven but permanent disposal and recycling remain unresolved policy choices NEI and industry consultants told the committee dry cask storage has been used safely for decades, but permanent disposal options (geologic repositories or boreholes) and recycling choices require state‑level deliberation and clear governance; DOE's RFI and the nuclear waste fund were discussed as potential levers and constraints.

Experts reveal that while dry cask storage has proven effective for decades, the search for permanent nuclear waste disposal and recycling solutions is far from over.

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Does neurotypicality operate like a religion?

It shares a lot of the same functions and dogma

Indoctrination - K-12

Doctrine of Sinners - DSM-5

Clergy - Psychologists//Psychiatrists/Most Authorities

Exorcisms - Neuro/Queer Conversion Therapy

Heretics - Neurodivergents

Deity -💲

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6-seed Notre Dame Women's Basketball upsets 2-seed Vanderbilt in the Round of 16 by the score of 67-64

Go IRISH!!

'25-'26 ND Women's Basketball is OFFICIALLY "ELITE" with the upset of 2-seed Vanderbilt!

TripDub for Hannah!! ( Only 3 assists shy of a QUADRUPLE-DOUBLE!! )

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