Joel Crane

House Bill 1275 would change the notification process to alert people when they’re able to apply to be recommended to the governor for placement on the commission

Lawmakers have before them a slate of bills that would affect how elections are run in North Dakota.

Spokespeople for various police organizations, schools and public universities, and Highway Patrol testified against the bills, saying it could increase the possibility of a violent incidents.

The committee didn’t act on any of the bills this week.

North Dakota is a family farm state. Laws preventing corporate farming date back 90 years. But that could soon change.

For some landowners across North Dakota, one of the most important issues facing the State Legislature this session deals with the Carbon Summit Solutions pipeline. Lawmakers have introduced bills that would address their concerns.

Childcare providers in North Dakota could soon be making more money.

Wednesday, representatives from North Dakota Information Technology demonstrated for lawmakers and state employees how they’re working to keep their information safe.

House Bill 1311 would require the House Majority Leader to appoint two women to chair committees.

Regardless of the Supreme Court’s decision, the bill would preserve the law that gives preference for foster care and adoption of Native American children to tribal members.

Some folks in North Dakota have strong feelings about trans people in sports. But those opposed say HB 1249 and HB 1489 are solutions to a problem that doesn’t exist.

Monday, after most of the population has either had the disease or been vaccinated against it, there were several bills in the State Legislature dealing with vaccine requirements.

A bill addressing controversial issues like critical race theory at universities has been introduced at the statehouse this week.

North Dakotans with mobility issues could soon have another resource at their disposal.

The North Dakota House of Representatives passed a bill that would legalize cigar bars and lounges across the state.

Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would change the definition of something you’ve probably got in your home right now.

The debate over whether to allow deer baiting continued Friday at the North Dakota State Capitol, as lawmakers consider a bill that would make it illegal for Game and Fish to ban baiting.

Organizers and participants were particularly excited to take part in the first of these events that was a celebration, in addition to being a call to action.

Representative Dobervich says, on average, women spend $84 per year on feminine hygiene products, which comes out to about $5.88 in tax per year.

Lawmakers are hearing bills that would address one of the top issues for North Dakotans. There have been at least 18 property tax bills introduced so far.

A controversial bill has been introduced by lawmakers involving language surrounding transgender people.

Lawmakers in Bismarck are considering a very unusual bill dealing with a very personal medical procedure.

A controversial bill regarding what’s available at libraries was introduced at the Legislature on Tuesday.

In short, the proposed bill shores up the language in the state’s existing abortion laws.

Drew Gattine from the National Academy for State Health Policy says the same prescription drugs sold here typically cost 65% to 80% less in Canada than they do in the U.S.

If you or a family member works for the state government, you really care about what benefits the state offers its employees. And lawmakers are looking to make big changes to those benefits this Legislative Session.

A bill to ban sanctuary cities in North Dakota is making its way through the State Legislature.

Right now, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the state crime lab are two separate entities.

A bill introduced today would provide compensation comparable to what their colleagues in other states make. Guard leaders say it would assist with the state’s workforce issues.

It’s not often you see the governor at Legislative committee hearings, but income tax reform is at the center of his plan to address the state’s workforce needs.

The bill, sponsored by Bismarck Representative Pat Heinert, would apply to school board, industrial commission, emergency commission, and public service commission meetings.

The Legislature voted down a similar bill last session. The committee chairman says they likely won’t take action on this bill for a week or two.

The office would also work to assist people after they’ve moved to encourage them to live in North Dakota for life.

The state hospital in Jamestown is seeking $2 million to cover the demolition costs of several buildings on its campus.

If you want to bet on sports in North Dakota, you either have to go to a reservation, or do it illegally. But that might soon change.

The North Dakota Supreme Court has asked a committee to introduce a bill that would criminalize leaking unpublished decisions.

About 9,000 state employees could soon find themselves under the jurisdiction of the North Dakota Ethics Commission.

The Attorney General is seeking mandatory minimum sentences for certain gun-related crimes.

It’s a well-known fact that agriculture is the state’s number one industry. Lawmakers in Bismarck see an opportunity to make it even more profitable.

North Dakota experienced record spring wheat and durum yields in 2022, but now producers are facing a peculiar issue.

When issues are on legislators’ minds, you know it by the bills they introduce. And what’s top of mind this session? Taxes.

The House will meet again on Thursday to continue voting.

Azure addressed economic development on the Turtle Mountain reservation: he talked about businesses that began out of necessity in response to the pandemic.

Both experienced and brand-new lawmakers gathered to listen to the governor speak about the state of North Dakota.

Statutory measure four passed by a two-to-one vote in 2012, which banned smoking indoors statewide.

People could be paying some of the highest prices ever to heat their homes this winter. As for why that is, there are a number of reasons.

One reason for declining prices? Increased refining capacity in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

The Supreme Court has determined Title 42 will remain in effect while legal challenges play out in the courts.

The faces in state politics are ever-changing, and for the first time in 30 years, that’s true even in the case of the North Dakota Secretary of State.

Republicans won every statewide office in the November 2022 election and grew supermajorities in the state Legislature.