3.8.13
Print:
Conservation funds take divergent trails in North Dakota – Forum Communications (T. Porter, T. Axness)
Measures competing for conservation funding – Bismarck Tribune (T. Porter, T. Axness, A. Carlson, S. Kelsh)
Diversion advocates hope to kill amendments – Forum Communications
North Dakota Senate mulls climate change study – Associated Press
N.D. animal cruelty bill draws opposition – Bismarck Tribune (T. Flakoll)
ND higher ed board to review ‘disturbing’ allegations surrounding Chancellor Shirvani – Forum Communications
Bill would force more public votes on building projects – Forum Communications (J. Kasper)
Students get hands-on lessons on oil – Forum Communications
Illinois deal on fracking could be national model – Associated Press
Opinion:
Bob Valeu, Letter: State GOP should rethink oil tax cut
Fargo Forum editorial: Tribal jobs grant bill a win-win
GF Herald Editorial: OUR OPINION: Tribal colleges put state aid to good use
Jim Schlitz, Tolna, Letter: Sinner a friend of small business
Rep. David Rust, letter: Legislature begins second period
Cory Christofferson, Hamar, N.D., letter: N.D. should raise oil taxes, not lower them
Brigid Langseth, Barney, Letter: ND Legislature stigmatizes kids
Adam Kemp, Williston, N.D., letter: Williston needs a little help from N.D.
TV:
Animal Cruelty Bill in ND House – KFYR-TV
Oil Activity in State Parks – KFYR-TV
Animal Cruelty Bill May Face Tougher Path in House – KXMB-TV
3.7.13
Print:
Resolution would increase signatures needed for ballot measure in North Dakota – Forum Communications (A. Carlson, L. Delmore, A. Maragos. D. Hogue)
Property tax mill levy reduction plan draws opposition – Bismarck Tribune
Mayor wonders when DOT will take blame for accidents – Bismarck Tribune
N.D. tribe warns about oil filters – Associated Press
Lawmakers see savings for students with online books – Forum Communications (T. Beadle)
Grand Forks officials to visit Bismarck to lobby for local needs – GF Herald
Opinion:
MAC SCHNEIDER AND KENTON ONSTAD: N.D. GOP rushes to cut taxes — on Big Oil
Forum editorial: Reject two anti-local tax bills – (J. Kasper)
Bismarck Tribune Editorial: North Dakota’s economic model has changed
ANDY PETERSON: Now is the time for property tax relief
Darrell Vanyo, Fargo, Letter: The state must be on board
C.T. Marhula, Grand Forks, letter: Magic accounting fueled N.D.’s pension woes
TV:
Senate Property Tax Bill – KFYR-TV
Raising Salaries for ND Teachers – KFYR-TV
Lawmaker Wants to Study Local Government Spending – KXMB-TV (D. Cook)
Challenging Higher Ed Decisions – KXMB-TV (A. Maragos)
Lawmakers Propose Different Way To Fund Private Schools – KXMB-TV (B. Grande)
Bill moving to House that would give $5 million to tribal colleges – WDAY-TV
Great Plains News:
ND amendment would allow state aid to religious schools – (B. Grande)
Activists push back against ND initiative changes – (A. Carlson)
ND ranks in top group in high school graduation rates
ND regulators to take public comment on Xcel Energy electric rate increase
3.1.13 – 3.6.13
Print:
Senate version of outdoor heritage bill scheduled – Bismarck Tribune (T. Axness, T. Porter, A. Carlson, R. Wardner)
GOP progress is problem for Dems in North Dakota Legislature - Forum Communications (M. Schneider, A. Carlson)
GOP confident of closing N.D.’s spending gap – Bismarck Tribune (A. Carlson, M. Schneider, R. Wardner)
Both parties happy with work so far – Bismarck Tribune (A. Carlson, K. Onstad, M. Schneider, R. Wardner)
More oil taxes targeted for oil counties – Forum Communications (A. Carlson, B. Skarphol, K. Onstad)
Oil-rich ND ‘well-positioned’ for federal cuts – Associated Press
Abortion battle continues in ND Legislature – Forum Communications (M. Sitte, B. Grande, K. Hawken, G. Mooney)
ND bill would limit increases in total taxes raised by local entities – Forum Communications (J. Kasper)
2nd higher ed board amendment discussed – Forum Communications (J. Miller)
Bill would reduce property taxes – Forum Communications (M. Sanford, J. Kelsh)
Women’s lobby day planned in Bismarck – Forum Communications (J. Haak)
ND measure allows public money for lobbyists – Associated Press
North Dakota Legislature: Lawmakers reach halfway mark – Associated Press
ND Legislature gets ready for second half – Associated Press
Big win for UND med school in N.D. Senate – Forum Communications (B. Skarphol, R. Erbele)
Divided UND Student Senate votes ‘no confidence’ on Shirvani – Forum Communications
North Dakota Rep. Guggisberg named Bush Fellow – Forum Communications (R. Guggisberg)
Opinion:
KIRSTEN BAESLER, NICOLE POOLMAN, PHIL MURPHY: N.D. Senate’s vote on preschool bodes well
George Sinner, Letter: Just who gets that tax break?
Stacey Bendish, Letter: Oil companies make their share
Letter to the Editor: Why does the North Dakota Industrial Commission exist?
Forum editorial: Ag report good news for region
Forum editorial: Deniers of reality win weeds – (J. Haak)
Forum editorial: Resist politicizing higher ed
Rich Wardner & Al Carlson, Letter: Halfway progress excellent
Jessica Unruh, Letter: Legislators meet needs of our state
GF Herald Editorial, OUR OPINION: Let research drive change in DUI laws
Mike Jacobs, MATTERS AT HAND: Reconsidering presidential impact on N.D.
Lloyd Omdahl, Column: Culture defines a state
Nick Smith, Column, Bismarck Tribune: A flurry of bills, speeches before crossover
Larry Gauper, Fargo, Letter: Carlson thinks he knows better about diversion, but he’s wrong
James Nyhof, Oxbow, Letter: Amendments undermine Oxbow levee
Gordon Maier, Fargo, Letter: North Dakota Legislature’s actions are an embarrassment
John Heiser, Letter: Big Oil running our state
TV:
Representatives Return Home During Recess – KFYR-TV (D. Rust, B. Skarphol)
Lawmakers Enjoy Crossover – KFYR-TV (N. Muscha)
Halfway Through the Session – KFYR-TV (M. Schneider, R. Wardner)
Great Plains News:
ND ranks in top group in high school graduation rates
ND regulators to take public comment on Xcel Energy electric rate increase
Water tax on oil industry beaten in ND House – (G. Keiser, G. Froseth, B. Skarphol)
North Dakota Legislature taking a break – (R. Wardner)
