North Dakota House, Senate at odds over proposed gas tax increase

North Dakota lawmakers continue to debate the first increase to the gas tax in 20 years, with the House on Friday narrowly advancing a 5-cent tax increase while the Senate unanimously defeated a separate bill with a 3-cent increase. Supporters in the House …

North Dakota House passes Department of Commerce budget after debate over amendments

BISMARCK — The North Dakota House of Representatives voted to pass a budget for the Department of Commerce during a later session Thursday, April 24, after two days of arguing over the bill. Senate Bill 2018, which outlines the budget for the Department of …

Master’s in Nursing added to the North Dakota Career Builders program

BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - We all know that college is expensive, especially if you decide to get a master’s degree. North Dakota Nurses Association President Dr. Beth Sanford said a bill Governor Armstrong signed should help mitigate some of those costs. It …

Ms. Wheelchair North Dakota is Advocating For Specialized Mental Health and Suicide Awareness for People With ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — “I think my advocacy platform is important to our state and something that needs to be addressed. And I think that our state needs to be represented. Not every state is represented, and the fact that I’m representing our state, I …

North Dakota could see first gas tax increase in 20 years

BISMARCK — North Dakotans could be asked to pay more at the pump as lawmakers consider the state's first fuel tax increase since 2005. Under a last-minute change to Senate Bill 2012, the Department of Transportation’s budget, the state's fuel tax …

Gov. Armstrong signs bill banning public school student cellphone use in North Dakota

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong went to a Bismarck elementary school Friday to sign a bill banning public school student cellphone use from “bell to bell.” “This is a game changer for our public schools, giving students the freedom to focus on learning …

North Dakota Senate passes backup bill for property tax relief and reform

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Senate passed a property tax relief and reform bill on Friday, April 25, that is nearly identical to the bill many have said is the primary vehicle for property tax relief and reform this session. House Bill 1168 started as a …

North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper awarded for his role in Larimore shooting

Larimore, N.D. (Valley News Live) - On Thursday, April 24, North Dakota Highway Patrol Trooper James Myers III was awarded the North Dakota Highway Patrol Distinguished Service Medal for his heroic actions during an incident that occurred on March 23, 2024 …

Runnings Rolls Into Williston North Dakota with a Grand Opening Bash!

There’s a new neighbor in town—and they’ve brought power tools, pet supplies, and live chicks with them. Yes, live chicks! Earlier today, I had the chance to hang out with Jason (the fearless store manager), along with Steve and Danielle, during a live …

New tribal national park in North Dakota aims to preserve rugged and scenic landscape