North Dakota has taken a step towards annual sessions…but it’s a small step. The Senate this week agreed to a one-time session in 2022. The original bill called for the Legislature to meet annually instead of every other year. Republican Senator Brad Bekkedahl says he decided to add a “sunset” clause after consulting with some of his colleagues. Bekkedahl says with so many unknowsns about COVID and the budget it will be important to meet next year.
The 80 day limit for lawmakers to meet over the two year period remains in effect.
The Senate approved the amended bill by a 28-19 vote. It still needs to be reviewed by the House.
Early voting in Grand Forks begins next Tuesday
(KNOX) - Polls in Grand Forks for early voting in the 2024 Election will be open inside the Alerus Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 through Friday, November 1... and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 2. On Election Day, there...
Oct 22, 2024
Increasing prices for health care services
(KNOX) - Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread has announced the health insurance rate changes for individual and small group plans for 2025 that comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), citing the rise in healthcare costs in recent years as the driv...
Oct 22, 2024
GNDC opposes North Dakota Measure no. 4
(Arik Spencer/GNDC) - At first glance, the idea of eliminating property taxes might seem appealing-it promises savings and relief. But as someone who has seen the long-term impacts of ill-conceived policies, I can tell you that Measure 4 is a broken ...
Oct 24, 2024
Emergency Closes Kennedy Bridge in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks
(KNOX) - The Kennedy Bridge in Grand Forks was closed for a while Sunday afternoon into the evening due to an emergency. According to the Grand Fork Police Department the bridge was closed around 5:44 Sunday afternoon. The bridge reopened a few hour...
Oct 21, 2024
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