Senate discusses $40M cut from direct distributions during budget meeting Senators propose reducing $40M direct payments to enhance grant funding strategies.

North Dakota legislators are rethinking a $40 million cut in direct payments to local governments to boost funding for growth and infrastructure—what could this mean for your community?

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Senator Rummel delays action on House Bill amendments amid DOT budget discussions Senator Rummel plans to amend House Bill 1482 during ongoing DOT budget discussions.

Senator Rummel is hitting the brakes on key amendments to House Bill 1482 as North Dakota's DOT budget discussions heat up!

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House votes to uphold Senate Bill 2253 regulating engine brake use statewide Lawmakers reject reconsideration of engine brake regulations aimed at noise control.

North Dakota lawmakers clash over engine brake regulations, weighing local control against noise pollution concerns in a heated legislative debate.

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Senate committee recommends against fee service cap amid cost concerns Senate committee votes 4 to 2 for do not pass on the fee service cap proposal

Lawmakers in North Dakota are sounding the alarm as proposed caps on service fees threaten to cripple essential community services like waste management and water treatment.

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