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Reporting live from Native America and the Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — I’m in Milwaukee with a team of Native American journalists at the Republican National Convention to understand more about the relationship between the federal government and the colonized people that will continue to exist within the United States project — whichever man becomes president again in 2025. Wherever the U.S. goes after Nov. […] The post Reporting live from Native America and the Republican National Convention appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
North Dakota lawmakers work to update harassment policy
Lawmakers are reviewing the Legislature’s workplace harassment policy following a rise in complaints to the North Dakota Ethics Commission. The policy, which dates back to 2018, outlines a process for reporting and investigating allegations of sexual harassment or discrimination-based hostility. It covers not just lawmakers, but legislative staff as well as third parties like lobbyists […] The post North Dakota lawmakers work to update harassment policy appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Protest march reaches perimeter of Republican convention site in Milwaukee Monday
MILWAUKEE — A few blocks from the security fence surrounding the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, hundreds of protesters gathered, advocating for the rights of Palestinians, immigrants, women, people of color and LGBTQ people. They came representing groups as varied as “proud Democrats” and “anarchists of Wisconsin” to gather in Red Arrow Park for […] The post Protest march reaches perimeter of Republican convention site in Milwaukee Monday appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Trump skips Burgum for VP, taps Vance
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will not be Donald Trump’s running mate. Trump made the announcement on social media Monday as the Republican National Convention began in Wisconsin and two days after an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. The former president, who had teased that Burgum could be a “very important part of […] The post Trump skips Burgum for VP, taps Vance appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Dickinson State president announces he is quitting
Dickinson State University President Stephen Easton on Monday announced he will resign his position. The announcement comes on the heels of the resignation of the school’s nursing faculty. Easton also led the university through a reorganization last year that included program cuts and testified in favor of a bill last year that would have made […] The post Dickinson State president announces he is quitting appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Research aims to quantify carbon storage in grasslands
McKENZIE, N.D. — A research project in North Dakota is studying underground carbon storage with results that could benefit ranchers. Rebecca Phillips is leading the project on a ranch in central North Dakota to try to quantify just how much carbon can be stored in the root systems of grasses on a cattle ranch. Phillips […] The post Research aims to quantify carbon storage in grasslands appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
FBI identifies shooter in assassination attempt on Trump at Butler rally
The FBI said early Sunday it had identified the man who shot former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler on Saturday as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park. Crooks was killed at the scene. Trump was pronounced safe shortly after the incident. Corey Comperatore, 50, of Sarver, who was at the […] The post FBI identifies shooter in assassination attempt on Trump at Butler rally appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Pennsylvania
BUTLER, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump was injured at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday in what law enforcement officials called an assassination attempt. A rally-goer and the gunman were killed, authorities said, and two other people at the rally were critically injured in the incident, according to the U.S. Secret Service. […] The post Trump ‘safe’ after shooting at campaign rally in Pennsylvania appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might
For decades, states have relied on gas taxes to provide much of the money to maintain roads and bridges. But as cars become more fuel efficient, and some Americans switch to electric vehicles, state leaders say the gas tax won’t pay the bills for much longer. At the same time, many cities have seen their […] The post Gas taxes can’t pay for roads much longer, but Amazon deliveries might appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
North Dakota Democrats running for federal office call on Biden to withdraw
North Dakota Democratic-NPL candidates running for federal office are calling on President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. U.S. Senate candidate Katrina Christiansen said Biden is failing to show an ability to defeat former President Donald Trump. She added Republicans need Biden to stay on top of the ticket because he is […] The post North Dakota Democrats running for federal office call on Biden to withdraw appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Lawmakers advance plan to spend $6 million more on staff
A plan to grow Legislative Council by 25 positions in 2025 cleared a preliminary hurdle Thursday after a group of lawmakers voted to forward the proposal to statehouse leaders for review. Right now, the Legislature’s research arm has about 45 employees when the Legislature isn’t in session. That isn’t enough to keep up with the […] The post Lawmakers advance plan to spend $6 million more on staff appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Marathon Oil reaches $241.5M settlement of North Dakota Clean Air Act violations
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday a $241.5 million settlement with Marathon Oil for violations of the Clean Air Act on North Dakota’s Fort Berthold Reservation. The settlement, which includes a civil penalty of $64.5 million, is the largest ever for Clean Air Act violations at stationary sources such […] The post Marathon Oil reaches $241.5M settlement of North Dakota Clean Air Act violations appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Audit of state auditor delayed; Gallion calls it ‘redundant, unnecessary’
An audit of the North Dakota’s Auditor’s Office is delayed several months after the lowest bidder backed out, upping the cost of a review the state auditor calls a waste of taxpayer money. The performance audit was requested by the 2023 Legislature after local governments voiced concerns about the cost of the agency’s services. “We […] The post Audit of state auditor delayed; Gallion calls it ‘redundant, unnecessary’ appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
North Dakota joins states challenging health care protections for transgender Americans
North Dakota has joined a coalition of seven states challenging a rule by the Biden administration that would preempt state restrictions on gender-affirming care. The legal challenge, which is led by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, was filed in United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri on Wednesday. The states are seeking […] The post North Dakota joins states challenging health care protections for transgender Americans appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Federal regulator: Pharmacy middlemen appear to be raising prices, hurting patients
The federal trade watchdog on Tuesday released an interim report saying that sprawling health care conglomerates are driving out competition in the pharmacy sector and appear to be increasing prices in the process. The interim report comes after the Federal Trade Commission in 2022 announced that it was undertaking a sweeping investigation of pharmacy middlemen […] The post Federal regulator: Pharmacy middlemen appear to be raising prices, hurting patients appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Biden commends NATO strength, pledges more aid for Ukraine against Russia
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said NATO “is more powerful than ever” in remarks Tuesday to honor the 75th anniversary of the alliance and reaffirm allied support for Ukraine one day after Russian missile strikes on a children’s hospital killed dozens in Kyiv. Biden spoke at the annual North American Treaty Organization’s summit happening this […] The post Biden commends NATO strength, pledges more aid for Ukraine against Russia appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Huge dairy farms planned for eastern North Dakota
Two dairy farms planned for eastern North Dakota would more than quadruple the number of dairy cows in North Dakota and provide a dramatic shift to the livestock industry in a state that has fallen behind its neighbors in animal agriculture. Riverview Dairy, based in Morris, Minnesota, hopes to build a 25,000-cow dairy farm southeast […] The post Huge dairy farms planned for eastern North Dakota appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
United by their objections to Trump, congressional Dems largely close ranks behind Biden
WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats appeared to quell some inner tumult over supporting President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, after highly anticipated internal meetings Tuesday showed the president retained considerable support from the Congressional Black Caucus and other lawmakers in public statements. Speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Democrats from both chambers largely declined to detail their […] The post United by their objections to Trump, congressional Dems largely close ranks behind Biden appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Ballot measure to change North Dakota elections misses deadline for November ballot
Sponsors of a constitutional ballot initiative that would change how elections are conducted in North Dakota failed to submit signatures to the Secretary of State’s Office by Monday’s deadline for inclusion on the November ballot. The petition was approved by the Secretary of State’s Office for circulation on Sept. 27, 2023, and the measure’s sponsoring […] The post Ballot measure to change North Dakota elections misses deadline for November ballot appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Grand Forks lawmaker settles DUI case, pleads guilty to reckless driving
A Grand Forks lawmaker pleaded guilty to reckless driving last week after being cited for DUI in May, according to court filings. In an agreement with prosecutors, Rep. Claire Cory, R-Grand Forks, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving, a Class B misdemeanor, court records show. She agreed to pay a $901 fine […] The post Grand Forks lawmaker settles DUI case, pleads guilty to reckless driving appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
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