by Brayden Zenker | Feb 19, 2021
HB 1196 seeks to close loopholes in sealing Criminal records By Brayden Zenker NDNAEF BISMARCK – Rep. Shannon Roers Jones, R-Fargo, recently asked the House Judiciary Committee to allow people with criminal records to have those records sealed if they have not been...
by Brayden Zenker | Feb 12, 2021
Once again, N.D. lawmakers ponder the benefits, costs of annual sessions By Brayden Zenker NDNAEF BISMARCK – Sen. Brad Bekkedahl, R-Williston, drew a few nods from other senators recently when he explained to the Government and Veterans Affairs Committee why he was...
by Brayden Zenker | Feb 5, 2021
N.D. Senate committee hears proposals to lower prescription drug costs By Brayden Zenker N.D. Newspaper Association Education Foundation BISMARCK – The Senate Human Services Committee heard testimony on three bills aimed at getting North Dakota consumers access to...
by Brayden Zenker | Jan 29, 2021
State wrestles with level of bonding to fund infrastructure projects By Brayden Zenker N.D. Newspaper Association Education Foundation BISMARCK – Fixing those roads and bridges isn’t getting any cheaper, and local officials across North Dakota are looking for help...
by Brayden Zenker | Jan 22, 2021
Outnumbered Democrats look to ideas, relationships to advance priorities By Brayden Zenker N.D. Newspaper Association Education Foundation BISMARCK – In the 2021 North Dakota Legislature, Democrats make up just under 15% of the 141 lawmakers present this session –...
by Brayden Zenker | Jan 15, 2021
New legislators eager to make an impact By Brayden Zenker N.D. Newspaper Association Education Foundation BISMARCK – Thirteen freshmen legislators will bring new perspectives to the 2021 North Dakota legislative session, beginning their state political careers in what...