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The North Dakota Attorney General's Office Concluded That Harlow's School Bus Service Did Not Violate State Open Records Law, Clarifying Transparency Expectations for Private Contractors Serving Public Schools.
State Officials Have Modified Deer Hunting Regulations in Southwestern and South-Central Areas Following Reports of Widespread Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Affecting White-Tailed Deer.
Measure 2, Set for a Statewide Ballot, Would Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch to Roughly 125,000 Students, Prompting Debate Over Family Cost Relief Versus Constitutional Implications and State Spending.
Voters Will Decide This Fall Whether to Raise the Approval Threshold for Future State Constitutional Amendments to 60%, Drawing Arguments About Protection Versus Accessibility.
Attorney General Drew Wrigley Will Hold a Press Conference in Fargo Next Week to Detail the Outcome of a Consumer Protection Inquiry Into the Local Non-Profit.
Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley Announced the Claims Process Is Open for Residents Who Purchased Certain Generic Drugs Between 2009 and 2019 to Recover Funds From a Multi-State Settlement.
Incumbent Doug Goehring and Challenger Vern Thompson Expressed Contrasting Views on State Regulation, Private Property Rights, and the Role of the Agriculture Commissioner During a Recent Debate.
Residents Have Until October 28, 2026, to Comment on an Amendment to the State Transportation Improvement Program That Includes a $1.17 Million Bus Grant for 2027.
The New State Agency, Created by Lawmakers, Is Now Fully Operational to Support Vulnerable Adults and Their Families Across the State.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department Is Asking Hunters and Residents to Report Any Sightings of Sick or Dead Deer to Help Track the Severity and Spread of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Across the State.
A Newcomer to North Dakota Politics, Neville Ran in the Democratic-Npl Primary but Now Seeks the State's Sole U.s. House Seat Without Party Affiliation.
Recent Filings Show the Governor and His Campaign Provided Significant Financial Support to Dozens of Republican Hopefuls Statewide, Including Major Contributions to Two Appointed Officials.
The State's Stablecoin Initiative Involves Four Banks and Credit Unions, Aiming to Explore Faster and Cheaper Transaction Methods Behind the Scenes.
Oral Arguments Are Set for Later This Month Regarding the Eligibility of Four Republican House Nominees, Including Those Running in Districts Serving the Bismarck Area, Amidst Allegations of Inconsistent Petition Handling by the Secretary of State’s Office.
Archaeologists Uncover Historic Burials Near Governor's Residence, with Analysis Projected to Continue Into 2027.
State Representative Mike Nathe Has Introduced a Bill to Provide a $3,400 Annual Bonus for Teachers, a Move Supported by State K-12 Superintendent Levi Bachmeier to Address North Dakota’s Teacher Shortage.
The State Historical Society Is Updating the State's Fourth-Grade History Curriculum for the First Time in Approximately Two Decades, Integrating New Research and Forthcoming State Standards.
Campaign Finance Reports Reveal Significant Contributions From In-State and National Groups Backing or Opposing Statewide Constitutional Amendments on School Meals and Voting Thresholds.
State Officials Have Postponed New Rules Restricting Federal Food Assistance for Specific Items Until November 1, Allowing Residents to Submit Comments.
Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley Announced the Claims Process Is Open for Consumers Impacted by Alleged Price-Fixing Conspiracies by Generic Drug Manufacturers.
Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Tracy Foss Supports a Proposed Teacher Bonus Program as a Temporary Measure but Argues It Fails to Address Underlying Educational Challenges.
Archaeologists Have Removed Seven Coffins From the North Dakota Capitol Grounds Following an Extensive Investigation Prompted by the Discovery of Human Remains in May.
A Plan Backed by the Governor and Superintendent Would Offer Estimated $3,400 Yearly Stipends From the Common Schools Trust Fund to Public and Private School Educators, Addressing a Statewide Recruitment and Retention Challenge.
A Proposed Five-Story Addition, Including Secure Parking and Expanded Office Space, Was Presented to a State Committee, Aiming to Address Current Security and Space Challenges.
