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The 2013 North Dakota legislative session has ended with many good outcomes for our citizens. Although space will not permit discussing all significant bills, the following list includes several of...

The historic 63rd North Dakota Legislative Session has come to an end and the unprecedented session was historic in many ways. In addition to the length of the 80 day...

By Rep. Wesley R. Belter The legislature’s goal is to finish the last week in April. We are allowed by law to go to May 2 which would be the...

By Rep. Kim Koppelman Hearings on bills are winding down and the North Dakota Legislature is beginning the final stages of the Legislative session, which will revolve around final action...

By Rep. Alon Wieland The Legislature is now about 75% of the way through the 2013 session, with a very important part remaining -- conference committees. Within 10 days, the...

The District 13 Democratic-NPL organization will be meeting on Tuesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. at the West Fargo VFW, 308 Sheyenne St. Representatives from the state party headquarters will...

ByPete Silbernagel We are nearing the half-way point in the 2013 Legislative Session. March 1 is the crossover date for bills and it appears that the House and Senate are...

ByRep. Kim Koppelman The 2013 North Dakota Legislative Session is well underway and many important issues are coming to the forefront. Some are taking shape in the House, while the...

By Sen. Gary Lee The Legislature is reaching another important benchmark this coming week. All bills with money or that have a fiscal impact must be reported out of the...

District 22 will be hosting a Legislative Public Forum in Casselton on Saturday, February 16 at 10 a.m. at the Casselton City Hall. Senator Gary Lee, and Representatives Wes Belter...

ByRep. Wesley R. Belter District 22 Legislative Forums have been scheduled for February 16, and March 16 at the Casselton City Hall from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Senator Lee, Representative...

ByRep. Alon Wieland As we approach the end of the first four weeks of the North Dakota Legislative Assembly, the controversial issues are appearing, and it looks as if there...

BySen. Gary A. Lee The Central Cass High School Band performed magnificently at the ceremonies surrounding Governor Dalrymple’s State of the State address the first week of the session. We...

ByRep. PeteSilbernagel The North Dakota 63rd Legislative Assembly has completed its’ first three weeks of business and the level of activity is picking up on all fronts. Jan. 21 was...