North Dakota State Legislative Assembly
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Bill aims to make North Dakota Legislature meet annually
By James Macpherson Feb. 08, 2021 02:24 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Legislature has held its regular sessions every other year since statehood, but backers of a bipartisan bill say it's...
Senate approves measure to limit governor's declarations
Feb. 04, 2021 04:22 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Senate has endorsed legislation that would limit emergency or disaster declarations by a governor and allow the...
Bill requires North Dakota's health officer to be a doctor
By James Macpherson Feb. 01, 2021 03:19 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Legislature is considering a measure that would require the state’s health officer to be a practicing licensed physician...
GOP move to kill emergency order would cut food stamp funds
By James Macpherson Jan. 28, 2021 03:55 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A plan by some of the most conservative members of the North Dakota Legislature to terminate a pandemic-related emergency declaration...
Bills would shield North Dakota businesses from virus suits
By James Macpherson Jan. 27, 2021 02:24 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Some North Dakota lawmakers are pushing legislation aimed at shielding businesses and health care facilities from lawsuits over customers...
Bill would bar North Dakota businesses from refusing cash
By James Macpherson Jan. 14, 2021 01:03 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Republican North Dakota lawmaker wants to prohibit businesses from banning cash as a payment, saying cashless transactions create...
North Dakota Legislature wants limits on executive orders
By James Macpherson Jan. 07, 2021 10:33 AM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Some Republican lawmakers, upset with Gov. Doug Burgum's moves on the coronavirus pandemic, want to limit emergency or disaster...
Burgum address strikes positive tone, promotes spending plan
By James Macpherson Jan. 05, 2021 03:15 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Gov. Doug Burgum used his State of the State address on Tuesday to convey optimism about North Dakota’s fight against the coronavirus...
Budget, bonds, virus top North Dakota legislative session
By James Macpherson Jan. 02, 2021 01:01 AM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers convene Tuesday either in person wearing masks or remotely for the state's 67th legislative session, where they...
North Dakota Legislature votes to require masks at Capitol
Dec. 03, 2020 12:39 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers decided Thursday to require masks at the state Capitol, despite opposition by ultraconservative members of the...
North Dakota Legislature moves to require masks at Capitol
By James Macpherson Dec. 01, 2020 12:32 PM EST
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota lawmakers decided Tuesday to require masks at least temporarily at the state Capitol, a move that is supported by...
Doctors fear more death as Dakotas experience virus 'sorrow'
By Stephen Groves And James Macpherson Nov. 07, 2020 12:51 PM EST