North Dakota governor’s veto ‘clear and unambiguous,’ AG Drew Wrigley says North Dakota’s attorney general said Wednesday Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s veto was “sound,” dismissing a differing conclusion by legislative staff that his intent was unclear and the Legislature should ho...

#NorthDakota’s attorney general said Wednesday Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s veto was “sound,” dismissing a differing conclusion by legislative staff that his intent was unclear and the Legislature should hold a special session to fix the error. #NDLeg

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has signed SB 2241, establishing public charter schools in North Dakota starting Aug. 2025. The law aims to boost school choice while meeting state education standards. (via Governor's Office) #NDLeg #EducationReform

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Last month, Gov. Armstrong signed into law HB 1217, legislation to reform North Dakota’s outdated laws that unfairly criminalized and stigmatized people living with HIV. ND is the 4th state in the country to fully repeal HIV criminalization laws. #NDLeg

👏 BREAKING: North Dakota Senate votes NO on HB 1259 for permanent DST! While it started as a permanent Standard Time bill, it was regrettably amended for permanent DST. Status quo is better, and keeps winter mornings light (not night)! Thank you, legislators! #NDLeg

North Dakota: Tell State Lawmakers “No on HB 1259”. Ditch DST! Tell your state lawmakers to ditch Daylight Saving Time and restore permanent Standard Time! Daylight Saving Time makes us set our morning alarms an hour earlier than Standard Time, every work da...

Please let #NDLeg know to vote NO on HB 1259. Our updated form will send a message to your legislators 👉 www.votervoice.net/ditchDST/Cam... 👈

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Tune in alert! The House Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony on Senate Bill 2307, legislation that would censor books in our school and public libraries, right now. #NDLeg video.ndlegis.gov/en/PowerBrow...

Joan VonRueden Obituary February 25, 2025 - Bismarck Funeral Home and Crematory View Joan VonRueden's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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Oh I loved Joan! Her and Marsha kept held down the Info Kiosk at the North Dakota Capitol during my time there.

She was so kind and wonderful to work with.

Rest in Peace, Joan, you were a real one!

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North Dakota Senate overwhelmingly rejects trio of renters protection bills A trio of renters protections bills were overwhelmingly voted down by the Senate Tuesday.

A trio of renters protections bills were overwhelmingly voted down by the North Dakota Senate Tuesday. #NDLeg

Port: North Dakota lawmaker suggests overthrow of 'Jew' Mexican president "Isn't she Jewish?" an unapologetic state Rep. Nico Rios asked when reached by phone. "Why is it wrong that I state a fact?"

Oh hey found a state legislator more antisemitic than Eastman

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North Dakota public broadcasting under threat from proposed bill Funding for North Dakota public broadcasting is under threat from a new bill introduced to the legislature with an outpouring of online testimony unanimously opposed to the bill.

Funding for #NorthDakota public broadcasting is under threat from a new bill introduced to the legislature with an outpouring of online testimony unanimously opposed to the bill. #NDLeg

Protections necessary in North Dakota for IVF, contraceptives, supporters say A group of North Dakota lawmakers heard emotional testimony on a handful of bills related to reproductive health care and the insurance — or lack thereof — to cover it.

A group of #NorthDakota lawmakers heard emotional testimony on a handful of bills related to reproductive health care and the insurance — or lack thereof — to cover it. #NDLeg

North Dakota Senate passes bill to protect deer baiting on private property The North Dakota Senate voted 31-15 Wednesday to pass a bill preventing the North Dakota Game and Fish Department from restricting the use of supplemental feed on private property.

The #NorthDakota Senate voted 31-15 Wednesday to pass a bill preventing the North Dakota Game and Fish Department from restricting the use of supplemental feed on private property. #NDLeg

North Dakota Senate votes to eliminate Gaming Commission The North Dakota Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would eliminate the North Dakota Gaming Commission and place all authority to regulate gambling with the attorney general’s office.

The #NorthDakota Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would eliminate the North Dakota Gaming Commission and place all authority to regulate gambling with the attorney general’s office. #NDLeg

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👏 BREAKING: North Dakota House approves HB 1259 to eliminate Daylight Saving Time and restore permanent Standard Time! Goes next to Senate, then Governor. 📷 Tell your ND state legislators to sponsor HB 1259! #NDLeg

North Dakota House passes bill on tax credit for homeschooling The North Dakota House moved forward a bill that would provide a tax credit for homeschooling children Monday. Some questioned how many North Dakotans will benefit from the credit.

The #NorthDakota House moved forward a bill that would provide a tax credit for homeschooling children Monday. Some questioned how many North Dakotans will benefit from the credit. #NDLeg

North Dakota bill wants 'victim-centered' law enforcement approach to human trafficking A bill introduced in the North Dakota Senate looks to set a minimum amount of time law enforcement spends on training for human trafficking crimes.

A bill introduced in the #NorthDakota Senate looks to set a minimum amount of time law enforcement spends on training for human trafficking crimes. #NDLeg

North Dakota House votes down requiring voter approval of appointed auditors North Dakota lawmakers on Monday nixed a bill that would require counties to put any question of converting elected auditors to appointed positions on a ballot for voter approval.

#NorthDakota lawmakers on Monday nixed a bill that would require counties to put any question of converting elected auditors to appointed positions on a ballot for voter approval. #NDLeg

Renters could have more protections under proposed North Dakota bill Legislators considered a bill on Monday that would give North Dakota renters more protections during their move-out process, a proposition strongly opposed by property managers.

Legislators considered a bill on Monday that would give #NorthDakota renters more protections during their move-out process, a proposition strongly opposed by property managers. #NDLeg

North Dakota lawmakers consider bill to bring back blue laws North Dakota lawmakers are slated to reject a bill seeking to bring back "blue laws" — a mandate requiring all retail stores statewide to close between midnight and noon on

A bill seeking to bring back "blue laws" — a mandate requiring all retail stores statewide to close between midnight and noon on Sundays - was introduced to #NorthDakota lawmakers. #NDLeg

Bill requiring Ten Commandments in North Dakota classrooms sparks heated debate North Dakota legislators heard extensive and, at times, passionate testimony Tuesday on a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public classrooms.

A Ten Commandments bill introduced to the #NorthDakota legislature brought extensive and, at times, passionate testimony Tuesday. The bill would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public classrooms. #NDLeg

North Dakota lawmakers debate property tax relief bill with cap on levy increases North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong's vision for property tax reform took shape, with most testimony on the bill being positive while some concerns were raised over caps on levy raises.

Property tax reform took shape at the North Dakota legislature in the form of a bill that is supported by #NorthDakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong, with most testimony on the bill being positive while some concerns were raised over caps on levy raises. #NDLeg

I wish this bill was real. Every filed bill gets a hearing so I'd love to testify about why North Dakota state rep Kasper should be designated the state fossil. 🤣 #ndleg #legendary #northdakota2025

North Dakota opens its legislative session with speeches and drinks from a 115-year-old punchbowl North Dakota's legislative session opened with the usual speeches and the use of a 115-year-old silver punchbowl once used on a battleship.

#NorthDakota's legislative session opened with the usual speeches and the use of a 115-year-old silver punchbowl once used on a battleship. #NDLeg

Legislators advance bill to shake up funding for township roads in North Dakota North Dakota legislators advanced a bill that would shake up how much money townships receive for roads from the Prairie Dog fund, which distributes unused oil and gas revenue.

#NorthDakota legislators advanced a bill that would shake up how much money townships receive for roads from the Prairie Dog fund, which distributes unused oil and gas revenue. #NDLeg

North Dakota lawmakers consider bill to prevent abrupt ambulance service closures • North Dakota Monitor Senate Bill 2033 would require ambulance services that are failing to meet state or federal regulations or are at risk of closing within 60 days to comply with a new program administered through the…

North Dakota lawmakers consider bill to prevent abrupt ambulance service closures #ndleg

Proposal aims to prevent ambulance service gaps • North Dakota Monitor To help prevent gaps in ambulance services across the state, the North Dakota EMS Association is calling on lawmakers to implement a new program under the Department of Health and Human Services.

Right now ND lawmakers are discussing a proposal to prevent ambulance service gaps. Here's what we reported on that topic earlier this year. We'll have the latest in tomorrow's @northdakotamonitor.com newsletter. #ndleg

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North Dakota chief justice calls for higher pay for judicial staff during judiciary speech North Dakota Chief Justice Jon Jensen urged lawmakers to boost pay for judicial employees to retain top talent during his State of the Judiciary Address on Tuesday.

#NorthDakota Chief Justice Jon Jensen urged lawmakers to boost pay for judicial employees to retain top talent during his State of the Judiciary Address on Tuesday. #NDLeg

North Dakota tribal speech: Missing, murdered Indigenous bill, education among top priorities Standing Rock Tribal Chairwoman Janet Alkire unveiled legislative priorities during her Tribal-State Relationship Message delivered to a joint session of the North Dakota Legislature on Tuesday.

Standing Rock Tribal Chairwoman Janet Alkire unveiled legislative priorities during her Tribal-State Relationship Message delivered to a joint session of the #NorthDakota Legislature on Tuesday. #NDLeg

Wishing everyone on my list a good 69th North Dakota Legislative Session!
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