North Dakota state government
Lawmakers dismiss criticism of emergency spending law
By James Macpherson Jun. 22, 2021 02:24 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota legislative leaders on Tuesday dismissed criticism of a new limits on emergency spending by a governor-led panel, saying...
Active COVID-19 cases drop below 300 in North Dakota
Jun. 14, 2021 12:54 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Department of Health confirmed eight new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the total positives since testing began...
North Dakota lawmakers await guidance on coronavirus funds
By James Macpherson Jun. 11, 2021 02:31 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican legislative leaders are in no hurry to spend an additional $1 billion in federal coronavirus aid, despite...
ND officials: COVID-19 masks not needed for those vaccinated
May. 17, 2021 11:42 AM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Department of Health on Monday issued new guidance on wearing coronavirus masks.
State health...
North Dakota's most costly leased building largely unused
By James Macpherson May. 13, 2021 04:27 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota taxpayers are on the hook for nearly $3 million in rent over the next two years for unused office space for a state agency...
Gov. Burgum announces end to federal unemployment aid
May. 10, 2021 07:13 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum announced Monday that North Dakota will terminate its participation in the federal government’s pandemic-related...
States see potential federal windfall, go slow on road taxes
By David A. Lieb May. 01, 2021 10:41 AM EDT
North Dakota session marked by record budget, pandemic
By James Macpherson Apr. 29, 2021 03:42 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The 2021 North Dakota Legislature reached its finale early Friday in a session marked by a record-high state budget, the first expulsion...
North Dakota Legislature overrides veto of mask mandate bill
Apr. 22, 2021 02:24 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Legislature voted Thursday to override Gov. Doug Burgum's veto of a bill that would prohibit state officials from...
Burgum vetoes bill barring mask mandates by state officials
By James Macpherson Apr. 21, 2021 01:20 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Republican Gov. Doug Burgum and the GOP-controlled Legislature renewed their longstanding power struggle Wednesday, with the second-term...
North Dakota, Manitoba announce joint border vaccine program
Apr. 20, 2021 06:51 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister unveiled a plan Tuesday to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to...
Senate OKs bill to prohibit state from requiring masks
Apr. 07, 2021 03:02 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican-led Senate endorsed a measure Wednesday that would prohibit the state from mandating face coverings.
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North Dakota court to resume in-person oral arguments
Apr. 06, 2021 06:38 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Supreme Court plans to resume in-person oral arguments in June.
The Bismarck...
Virus vaccine to be available to general public March 31
Mar. 19, 2021 04:36 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota health officials said Friday that vaccinations for the coronavirus will be available to the general public beginning March...
Lawmakers OK bill shielding businesses from virus lawsuits
Mar. 17, 2021 02:31 PM EDT
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Legislature has passed a bipartisan bill aimed at shielding businesses and health care facilities from lawsuits over...
North Dakota Legislature drops mask mandate in chambers
By James Macpherson Mar. 08, 2021 03:12 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican-led Legislature has relaxed a requirement for lawmakers to wear masks in House and Senate chambers.
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North Dakota has 4th new health officer since start of virus
By James Macpherson Mar. 08, 2021 12:12 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday appointed his fourth state health officer since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nearly 10% of North Dakotans fully vaccinated for COVID-19
Feb. 27, 2021 12:25 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A total of 69,786 people, or 9.5% of North Dakota's population, have received the full two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine, according...
North Dakota House OKs bill to prohibit mandatory mask use
Feb. 22, 2021 03:17 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s Republican-led House endorsed a measure Monday that would prohibit state or local governments from mandating face...
UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in North Dakota for 1st time
Feb. 17, 2021 05:32 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — State Department of Health officials said Wednesday that the variant strain of the coronavirus first detected in the United Kingdom has...