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2 weeks ago | 
mydakotan.com | SD Searchlight |Jonathan Starr |Kim Fundingsland
Written byThe Dakotan| The Dakotan• Lenora Kenner, center, of Bismarck, talks with attendees of an anti-CO2 pipeline protest at the Capitol in Bismarck on July 27, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) Lenora Kenner, center, of Bismarck, talks with attendees of an anti-CO2 pipeline protest at the Capitol in Bismarck on July 27, 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
mydakotan.com | Lydia Hoverson |Jonathan Starr |Kim Fundingsland
By: Michael Achtetling (ND Monitor)North Dakota lawmakers passed three ballot measures during the legislative session that will go to voters in 2026. If passed by a majority of voters, the state could see a new 60% voter threshold for passage of future constitutional changes; a single-subject rule that limits the scope of future ballot petitions; and adjustments to legislative term limits. House Resolution 3003, sponsored by Rep.
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3 weeks ago | 
mydakotan.com | Hailey Gomez |Jonathan Starr |Kim Fundingsland
By: Hailey GomezTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday that “substantial progress” was made with China during key trade talks in Switzerland, adding more information will be released Monday. After weeks of a tariff standoff between the U.S. and China, Bessent told Fox News he’d be meeting with Chinese officials Saturday in Switzerland.
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1 month ago | 
mydakotan.com | Kim Fundingsland |Jonathan Starr |Tayton Hjelmstad
BY: ND Monitor StaffThe Trump administration has nominated North Dakota district court judge Nicholas Chase to be the next U.S. attorney for North Dakota, U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer announced Wednesday. Chase is an East Central Judicial District judge with chambers in Fargo. He was appointed to the position in 2022 by then-Gov. Doug Burgum.
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1 month ago | 
mydakotan.com | Jasahd Stewart |Kim Fundingsland |Lydia Hoverson |Jonathan Starr
By: Michael Achterling (ND Monitor)The North Dakota Legislature removed $50 million in state funding for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library endowment, but indicated the proposal may be back next session. The funding was removed from the Department of Commerce budget in a compromise between the House and the Senate. The House earlier had advanced the proposal to help the library with operational costs, but some objected to the funding being proposed so late in the session.
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1 month ago | 
mydakotan.com | Adam Pack |Andi Shae Napier |Kim Fundingsland |Jonathan Starr
By: Adam Pack and Andi Shae NapierSenate Republicans are shrugging off polls suggesting voters are souring on President Donald Trump’s second term, arguing that Trump’s vast policy agenda will boost Americans’ satisfaction with his administration in the long run. Trump’s second term capped off its first 100 days Tuesday amid recent polling suggesting that an increased number of Americans are viewing his presidency negatively.
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1 month ago | 
mydakotan.com | Jonathan Starr |Greg Demme |Kim Fundingsland
By: Mary Steurer (ND Monitor)New legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Kelly Armstrong aims to protect patients from care-delaying snags in the health insurance prior authorization process. Prior authorization refers to when someone must obtain approval from their insurance company before they can undergo a procedure, obtain medication or receive some other health service. The process allows insurance companies to review whether the service or medication is necessary for the patient.
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1 month ago | 
mydakotan.com | Mary Steurer |Kim Fundingsland |Greg Demme |Jonathan Starr
By: Mary Steurer and Michael Achterling(ND Monitor)A North Dakota legislative committee this week recommended adding $1 million in the budget bill for the Office of Management and Budget for a “life education committee” to teach people about abortion alternatives. The amendment was brought by Sen. Janne Myrdal, R-Edinburg. Myrdal said the program would help inform pregnant women considering abortion of other options.
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1 month ago | 
mydakotan.com | K.L. Collom |Jonathan Starr
Written byThe Dakotan| The Dakotan•Hosts Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom were joined by Rob Fuller and Lisa Hermosillo on this Thursday's episode of ND Talk. With April 17 being Leif Snyder Appreciation Day, the panel shared memories of Leif and what they thought he'd have thought on some major current issues. The crew also broke down some big topics going over things like the MAGIC fund, the upcoming Minot Special Election, as well as transparency for public officials.
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1 month ago | 
mydakotan.com | K.L. Collom |Jonathan Starr
Written byThe Dakotan| The Dakotan•Alderwoman Lisa Olson joined Jonathan Starr and Kyler Collom on Tuesday, April 15th's edition of Minot Talk. They had an in depth discussion on the history childcare issues in Minot and the potential implications of a recent resolution that was struck down at the prior council meeting. Alderwoman Olson gave some insight on the upcoming special elections this summer.
