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A lawsuit brought by Dakota Access Pipeline developer Energy Transfer against Greenpeace goes to trial in North Dakota on Monday. Attorneys, activists and academics plan to monitor the 5-week trial in Mandan.

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SD lawmakers advance carbon pipeline moratorium and bill regulating land agents. The bills are a response to the Summit Carbon Solutions project, reports @sethtupper.bsky.social of @southdakotasearchlight.com

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Democratic AGs win preliminary injunction against DOGE access to Treasury payment systems, reports @statesnewsroom.com

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President Donald Trump pressed the nation’s governors to enact the death penalty for drug dealers and issued a threat to Maine’s Democratic chief executive over her state’s law protecting transgender people from discrimination, reports @statesnewsroom.com

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A bill to provide Education Savings Accounts for all North Dakota students narrowly cleared the Senate Friday.

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North Dakota House votes for annual legislative session

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The North Dakota House of Representatives voted Thursday to lower monthly insulin costs for more North Dakotans.

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Bill promoted by North Dakota Ethics Commission gets ‘11th hour’ opposition from Gov. Armstrong https://buff.ly/41c7dBT

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A bill authorizing public charter schools in North Dakota cleared the Senate Thursday on a 40-7 vote. It will now advance to the House of Representatives, which previously was split on a similar bill.

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Bill targeting library content passes North Dakota Senate

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US Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director, with two Republicans dissenting, reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com. North Dakota Sens. Hoeven and Cramer supported the confirmation.

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Lawmakers in the Iowa House advanced bills Thursday aimed at protecting landowners through the permitting, construction and operation of liquid hazardous pipelines, Cami Koons reports.  iowacapitaldispatch.com/2025/02/20/b...

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The ND Legislature is considering a resolution to support the Electoral College. Barbara Headrick, president of the League of Women Voters of North Dakota, explains in this commentary why the group opposes the resolution.

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Kentucky’s McConnell not seeking reelection to the Senate in 2026, reports @kentuckylantern.com

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Trump’s cuts to federal wildfire crews could have ‘scary’ consequences, reports Alex Brown of @stateline.org

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The North Dakota House on Tuesday passed a bill that requires the development of tenure policy by the North Dakota University System – something the system has already been working on.

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A bill that sought to loosen North Dakota high school athletic eligibility requirements failed Wednesday after the activities association pledged to address concerns raised by families.

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US Senate Dems issue warning on ‘massive cuts’ to Medicaid predicted in GOP budget, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

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Bill increasing financial reporting for public officials advances in North Dakota House

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Rep. Josh Christy, R-Fargo, died Tuesday, his colleagues announced during Wednesday’s floor sessions. The lawmaker serving in his second session was remembered as a "gentle giant."

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North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak spoke to both chambers of the state Legislature Tuesday and told lawmakers that cutting bloated and wasteful spending was the first step in addressing the country’s debt crisis.

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North Dakota House members voted 59-31 Tuesday against a resolution declaring the kingship of Jesus Christ, with opponents predicting the vote would be used against them politically.

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Property tax bill correcting oversight is first 2025 bill signed by North Dakota governor

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Democratic lawmakers question DOGE access to IRS and tax return information, reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

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Bill would help rural grocery stores in North Dakota

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Bill seeks to strengthen tribal consultation on North Dakota legislation

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House votes to defund North Dakota public broadcasting, sends bill to Senate

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North Dakota House lawmakers approve state DOGE task force

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Billions of dollars at stake for farmers hit by Trump funding freeze, pause on foreign aid, reports @statesnewsroom.com

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A bill in the North Dakota Senate would allow landowners to recoup legal fees in eminent domain cases and easement negotiations.

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High school transfer rules questioned in North Dakota bill testimony https://buff.ly/3EQUAV1

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Schools and public buildings turn to AI gun detection software, reports @bypaigegross.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com

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It was another busy week at the Capitol. Catch up on coverage of the 2025 legislative session.

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Members of the North Dakota House on Friday showed their commitment to pipelines and energy development, voting down six bills that would have taxed or put guard rails on the emerging carbon capture industry.

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The North Dakota Senate on Friday rejected a proposal to invest $15 million to replace Chinese-made drones used by state agencies.

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Federal workforce hit by Trump’s sweeping firings of thousands of probationary employees, reports @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com

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Twenty red states including North Dakota back DOGE in lawsuit challenging access to Treasury system, reports @iowacapitaldispatch.com

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Trial monitors plan to observe North Dakota jury trial in Greenpeace, Energy Transfer case

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Two new federal lawsuits challenge Trump, Musk and DOGE on constitutional grounds Reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com

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Trump vow to dismantle Department of Education examined at nominee confirmation hearing, reports @statesnewsroom.com

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North Dakota House advances 1 of 3 Education Savings Account bills

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Bills supporting religion in North Dakota public schools could test First Amendment

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Brooke Rollins confirmed by US Senate as secretary of Agriculture Department, reports @statesnewsroom.com

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RFK Jr. confirmed as nation’s health chief despite vaccine denial, conspiracy theories, reports @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com

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You’re hearing a lot about budget reconciliation in Congress. What does that mean? From @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com

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House defeats bill to display Ten Commandments in North Dakota public schools, colleges

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Two bills being considered by the North Dakota Legislature strive to make dental care more accessible to low-income and under-represented populations across the state. Supporters say the bills are needed but merely begin to address unmet dental care needs in the state.

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The Dakota Resource Council and residents near a proposed large dairy in southeast North Dakota have filed an appeal of a state permit for the dairy, citing concerns about water quality.

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Four bills related to abortion and reproductive rights failed Wednesday in the North Dakota House.

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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed by US Senate as director of national intelligence, reports @statesnewsroom.com

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