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Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states
For abortion rights supporters in Florida, it was a tumultuous day of highs and lows. On April 1, the Florida Supreme Court paved the way for the state to ban nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. But it also OK’d a ballot measure that would allow Florida voters to overturn the ban this […] The post Despite GOP headwinds, citizen-led abortion measures could be on the ballot in 9 states appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state
The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state since 2022, better aligning the numbers of unfilled jobs and people seeking work. Nationally, for the first time since before the pandemic, the number of job openings and unemployed people is roughly in balance: a little more than one opening per person looking for […] The post The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Exclusive: DNC moves ahead on all-virtual roll call for Biden presidential nomination
WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee has taken a significant step toward formally designating Joe Biden as the party’s presidential nominee before the Democratic convention in August — a move that’s necessary to place him on the Ohio ballot for November’s election, States Newsroom has been told. DNC members finalized their vote Thursday to move […] The post Exclusive: DNC moves ahead on all-virtual roll call for Biden presidential nomination appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Friday upheld a federal law that bars people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from owning a firearm. In an 8-1 decision on United States v. Rahimi, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the opinion that “our Nation’s firearm laws have included provisions preventing individuals who threaten physical harm […] The post U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
North Dakota watching for bird flu in dairy cows; no cases yet
Avian flu spreading to cows has heightened the need for biosecurity in the dairy industry, the North Dakota state veterinarian told a legislative committee Thursday. State vet Ethan Andress said there have been no reports of dairy cow infections in North Dakota, where the dairy industry is fairly small, but there have been cases in […] The post North Dakota watching for bird flu in dairy cows; no cases yet appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Congress silenced free speech in TikTok law, platform tells federal court
TikTok and its parent company argued Thursday in a federal court in the District of Columbia that the recently enacted law forcing a nationwide ban or sale of the popular platform violates the First Amendment. TikTok Inc., which operates the video-sharing service in the United States, and its parent company, ByteDance Ltd., which was founded […] The post Congress silenced free speech in TikTok law, platform tells federal court appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Coalition opposing property tax ballot measure urges voters to ‘keep it local’
More than 60 North Dakota groups have formed a coalition opposing a ballot initiative that would eliminate property taxes based on assessed value. On Thursday, members of Keep It Local held news conferences in Bismarck and Fargo to voice their opposition to the proposed property tax measure and describe how funding local governments would change […] The post Coalition opposing property tax ballot measure urges voters to ‘keep it local’ appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Lawmakers discuss expanding property tax credit as possible ballot measure looms
A panel of lawmakers studying tax relief policy is considering growing — or possibly even doubling — a new property tax credit. The North Dakota primary residence tax credit, created by the 2023 Legislative assembly, allowed most North Dakota homeowners earlier this year to apply for up to $500 dollars of their 2024 property tax […] The post Lawmakers discuss expanding property tax credit as possible ballot measure looms appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
‘Extremely low pay’ cited at U.S. Senate hearing as prime reason for teacher shortage
WASHINGTON — The only reason John Arthur is able to be a public school teacher is because his wife makes much more money than he does. Arthur — the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year — testified on Thursday at a hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the […] The post ‘Extremely low pay’ cited at U.S. Senate hearing as prime reason for teacher shortage appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House
WASHINGTON — Top Democratic campaign officials Thursday pressed their case for control of Congress and the White House by pointing toward the upcoming two-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the constitutional right to an abortion. More than a dozen Democrats also introduced legislation in Congress to prevent a future Republican administration from using […] The post Democrats stress reproductive rights in fight for control of Congress, White House appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Governor names new adjutant general of North Dakota National Guard
Brig. Gen. Mitchell R. Johnson will serve as the next adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard, Gov. Doug Burgum announced Thursday. Johnson, who also will be director of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, will begin on Sept. 15. He will succeed Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, who is retiring. Johnson served as […] The post Governor names new adjutant general of North Dakota National Guard appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Lawmakers approve $1.5M to study volatile insurance industry
North Dakota lawmakers agreed Wednesday to set aside an additional $1.5 million for the North Dakota Insurance Department to research policy solutions to help residents weather an unusually volatile property insurance market. The request came alongside the release of a report that explores the effect of recent investment, insurance and policymaking trends on North Dakota […] The post Lawmakers approve $1.5M to study volatile insurance industry appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
States beg insurers not to drop climate-threatened homes
In the coming years, climate change could force Americans from their homes, not just by raising sea levels, worsening wildfires and causing floods — but also by putting insurance coverage out of reach. In places including California, Florida and Louisiana, some homeowners are finding it nearly impossible to find an insurance company that will cover […] The post States beg insurers not to drop climate-threatened homes appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Governor appoints 2 new members to State Board of Higher Education
Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed two new members to the State Board of Higher Education. Human resources executive Donald “D.J.” Campbell of Mandan will serve a four-year term on the board, taking the seat held by John Warford of Bismarck. University of North Dakota student Maxwell Eriksrud will serve a one-year term as the board’s […] The post Governor appoints 2 new members to State Board of Higher Education appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Property tax measure could cost state about $1.3 billion per year, estimate shows
A proposed statewide property tax reform measure would cost the state about $1.3 billion each fiscal year, according to a state estimate. Adam Mathiak, senior fiscal analyst for Legislative Council, provided the estimate to the Legislature’s Government Finance Committee during its meeting Tuesday. A proposed measure would end property tax based on assessed value and […] The post Property tax measure could cost state about $1.3 billion per year, estimate shows appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Railroad owes nearly $400M to Washington tribe for North Dakota oil shipments, judge rules
BNSF Railway Co. must pay the Swinomish tribe $394 million for violating the terms of an agreement that allowed the railroad to run trains across a strip of the tribe’s land in northwest Washington, a federal judge ruled Monday. U.S. District Judge Robert Lasnik ruled last year against the railroad for trespassing between 2012 and […] The post Railroad owes nearly $400M to Washington tribe for North Dakota oil shipments, judge rules appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Boeing CEO apologizes to families for aircraft safety failings
Boeing CEO David Calhoun on Tuesday apologized to the families of people who died in crashes in the manufacturer’s planes, while members of both parties on a U.S. Senate panel grilled the executive for failing on safety and transparency. Calhoun appeared at a hearing of the Investigations Subcommittee of the Senate Homeland Security and Government […] The post Boeing CEO apologizes to families for aircraft safety failings appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Democratic women in U.S. Senate target Project 2025 on reproductive rights
WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats held a press conference Tuesday to stand up for reproductive rights and freedoms, criticizing a plan by a conservative think tank that if adopted would hinder abortion and contraception access in a Trump administration. The lawmakers called attention to the potential restrictions former President Donald Trump could employ to reproductive health […] The post Democratic women in U.S. Senate target Project 2025 on reproductive rights appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
After U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow bump stocks, U.S. Senate rejects bill to ban them
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts blocked a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would ban bump stocks following a Supreme Court decision that repealed a Trump-era rule against using the gun accessory. Ricketts, a Nebraska Republican, objected to New Mexico Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich’s request that the chamber approve his bill — cosponsored by Nevada Democratic […] The post After U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow bump stocks, U.S. Senate rejects bill to ban them appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
North Dakota oil regulator argues for suspension of federal methane rule
A new Bureau of Land Management methane rule threatens to violate thousands of existing agreements between the federal agency and property owners, Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms testified Tuesday in federal court. Helms, testifying on his last day before retirement, said North Dakota stands to lose $2.1 million a year in tax revenue […] The post North Dakota oil regulator argues for suspension of federal methane rule appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
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