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Bank of North Dakota to host Cass County Launch Party
Bismarck, N.D. (August 22, 2024) – Bank of North Dakota and partners are bringing back the Cass County Launch Party to parents of Cass County high school students, along with college students. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights, 3150 Sheyenne Street in West Fargo.
Cass County Commission denies fair’s request for emergency funding
(FARGO) – The Red River Valley Fair (RRVF) has been denied emergency funding from the Cass County Commission. At its commission meeting earlier this week, RRVF CEO Cody Cashman approached the commission requesting $1.2 million in emergency funding. Cashman told commissioners that the financial picture of the fair ‘is another huge issue for the fairgrounds currently.’
New estimate increases projected cost of property tax measure
State lawmakers now estimate a ballot measure to eliminate property taxes based on assessed value could cost the state $500 million more than originally expected. The updated price tag — estimated at $3.15 billion for the 2025-2027 biennium — will appear with the proposal on the November primary ballot. It’s only a rough approximation. If […]
Sales tax revenue, full costs unclear if North Dakota voters legalize recreational marijuana
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers on Friday struggled to pin down the full financial impact of legalizing recreational marijuana, a factor voters will see when they decide a ballot measure on the issue this November. Key in the discussion between a top legislative panel, the state’s top tax official and the leader of the ballot initiative were what sales tax revenue to estimate and what the full costs of legalization would be, such as social impacts and items state agencies expect to request but the measure doesn’t require. Voters will see the financial estimates on their ballots. Lawmakers looked to state Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus, who said the sales tax revenue “does become speculative,” but offered an estimate of $7.281 million every two years based on a 5% sales tax rate. North Dakota budgets on a two-year basis. The measure doesn’t set a tax rate. That would be up to the Legislature.
Tree-killing emerald ash borer reaches North Dakota
The emerald ash borer has been confirmed in North Dakota, the latest among dozens of states where the dreaded, tree-killing insect has spread, state officials said Thursday.Adult beetles were gathered this week from a trap near Edgeley in LaMoure County. Follow-up from state Department of Agriculture staff found additional larvae, the agency said. The finding makes North Dakota the 37th state to discover the killer pest, the department said.The invasive insect originates from Asia and has killed many millions of ash trees across the U.S. It was first found in 2002 in Michigan.The beetle lays its eggs on the bark...
Ethics commission launches an investigation over ‘unregistered lobbyist’ of film grants
BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The North Dakota Ethics Commission launched an investigation last week into the state’s Motion Picture Production and Recruitment grants, with over a dozen filmmakers claiming that the application process was uncompetitive, lacked transparency, and favored film company Canticle Productions. In 2021 and 2023, Canticle Productions received a total of $700,000 from […]
Southeast Asia team explores U.S. ‘wheat store’ during workshop stops in North Dakota, Oregon
A group of flour millers from Southeast Asia recently became pioneers of sorts, making up the first international trade team to receive instruction at the new home of the Northern Crops Institute (NCI). They also were the first team to visit U.S. Wheat Associates’(USW) new West Coast Office in Portland.
Corporate income tax down 10%, but state revenues still exceeding projections
North Dakota collected 10% less in corporate income tax in fiscal year 2024 compared to fiscal year 2023, according to the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget’s monthly revenue report. Federal spending aimed at keeping Americans afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic led to record high corporate profits in the fiscal year that ended June […]
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