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People’s Session Provides Legislative Wish List for 2027 Session

By Bill Dubensky May 21, 2025 | 6:15 AM

Dalton Erickson, executive director of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor)

 

(BY: . North Dakota Monitor) – Progressive North Dakotans who brainstormed ideas for the next legislative session want lawmakers to focus on three areas: strong schools, economic security and personal freedom.

About 40 people broke into small groups at the North Dakota Heritage Center  to discuss what they believe are the most pressing issues facing the state. The discussion was part of a community-led event called the People’s Session.

Erin Oban, a former Democratic state senator and teacher, said students going through the K-12 system have vastly different needs.

“There is strong public support for our public schools,” Oban said. “The challenge is that is not necessarily reflected in the decision-making process and funding that is coming, particularly from the state level.”

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