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Fargo passes hate crime ordinance The added charge for bias crimes would carry a penalty of $1,500 or 30 days in jail, which is the harshest punishment a city can impart. It would be attached to crimes of simple assault, harassment and criminal mischief. Written By: C.S. Hagen | × OneFargo organizer Wess Philome and Faith Shields-Dixon share their excitement after the Fargo City Commission hate crime ordinance vote at Fargo City Hall on Monday, June 28, 2021. David ...

Minot, ND 58701 bidder’s bond in a sum equal to 5% of the full amount of the bid execut- ed by the bidder as principal and by a surety, conditioned that if the principal’s bid is accepted and a contract is awarded to the principal, the principal, within ten (10) days after the notice of the award, shall execute a contract in accordance with the terms of the bid and the bid bond, and any conditions of the City of Tioga, as required by law. A countersignature of a bid bond is not ...

SB 2030 was originally about North Dakota’s Challenge Grant program, which matches $1 for every $3 donated to universities for scholarships under certain circumstances. This program is generally uncontroversial and popular among Republicans and Democrats alike. When it came up for a vote this year, however, it featured an amendment targeting North Dakota State’s link to Planned Parenthood. The amendments sponsor, Republican Janne Myrdal, told fellow senators that the legislation was in ...

Three bills related to outdoors issues have either seen final action or are awaiting final action during this year’s legislative session in Bismarck. The trio

Jane Ahlin points out that Sen. Janne Myrdal's amendment to North Dakota's SB 2030 could have serious consequences.

Republican-backed bills aimed to bolster private education and impose time limits on teacher contract negotiations. Written By: C.S. Hagen | × The North Dakota State Capitol is seen Jan. 17, 2021. Michelle Griffith / The Forum FARGO — Two Republican-led bills targeting public education advanced and another two bills failed to make the crossover in the North Dakota Legislature last week. The halfway point, known as the crossover, is when bills passed in the House go before t...

I am writing in support of Senate Bill 2226, which will authorize a new option for North Dakota families facing end-of-life dilemmas. My own father is someone who could have

North Dakota juvenile justice bill emphasizes services over punishment North Dakota juvenile justice law hasnt changed much since 1969. One of the most significant changes proposed in HB 1035 is changing the term “unruly child” to “child in need of services,” as well as “deprived, neglected and abused” to “in need of protection.” It also would guarantee children the right to an attorney. 6:00 am, Feb. 21, 2021 × West Central Regional Juvenile Center Superi...

The Senate unanimously passed a bill that requires all North Dakota studies and U.S. history courses to include instruction about Native Americans, though many schools in the state already do so and it is unclear how much "Native American instruction" is enough to satisfy the bill and how that would be enforced.

Letter: HB 1298 is an archaic piece of legislation, discriminates against North Dakota youth If North Dakota adds language into the Century Code that openly discriminates against an individual’s identity, the State sends a clear message that they don’t respect mental health or suicide rates in our state.  Written By: Heidi Selzler-Echola, medical director, Canopy Care Clinic, Fargo | 8:00 am, Jan. 29, 2021 × Laws dictating which sports teams individuals can particip...