Low-level marijuana offenders could pay a fine, skip court, under North Dakota bill
The North Dakota House this week passed a bill that would treat possession of marijuana under a half ounce like a speeding ...
Fargo has an election method that helps mainstream candidates. North Dakota lawmakers may ban it
When Fargo voters approved a unique local election system in 2018, their goal was to choose candidates with broader support ...
South Dakota advances anti-pipeline legislation; state senator calls bill 'a travesty'
House Bill 1052 outright prohibits carbon capture companies from using eminent domain — the process of taking private ...
Baiting bill, fee hike among top North Dakota outdoors legislation still in play
The number of outdoors-related bills introduced during the 2025 session of the North Dakota Legislature is down from previous sessions, but a few pieces of legislation stand out, bill-watchers say.
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North Dakota border cities expect confusion if time change bill passes
An organization called Save Standard Time provided testimony on the North Dakota bill. It also tracks efforts in states ...
The Bismarck Tribune2d
Bill sponsors ask North Dakota House to restore rural funding after Senate slashes $45M
Communities in North Dakota with 1,000 people or fewer could benefit from a proposed $5 million permanent investment fund ...
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Bill sponsors ask North Dakota House to restore rural funding after Senate slashes $45 million
The legislation initially sought to use $50 million in state funds to finance projects in rural communities, now it would use ...
The Bismarck Tribune2d
North Dakota Senate sends Prairie Dog funding change to governor
The North Dakota Senate passed a bill that changes the formula for how state townships receive Prairie Dog funds for roads.
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North Dakota House considers bill expanding Silver Alert requests
A North Dakota House Committee hears testimony on a bill that would make it easier for people to request Silver alerts. The ...
South Dakota passes bill prohibiting Summit Carbon from using eminent domain
South Dakota landowners scored a victory after a bill to block Summit from using eminent domain to acquire land passed the ...
South Dakota law raises questions about future of massive Midwest pipeline
A new law in South Dakota prohibiting the use of eminent domain to acquire land for carbon capture pipelines raises questions ...
The Jamestown Sun1dOpinion
North Dakota lawmakers should pass a free school meals policy
The Together for School Meals coalition is deeply disappointed by the North Dakota House's decision to defeat HB 1475, a bill ...