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Rep. Luke Simons, R-Dickinson, has a clear pattern of making abusive and demeaning comments around women in the Capitol. His conduct is unacceptable. House members should expel him to show such conduct won't be tolerated.
Fargo mask mandate likely to expire this month, mayor says Fargo mandate would end March 22 if Mayor Tim Mahoney feels the city is still "in a good place" at that time 6:08 pm, Mar. 2, 2021 × Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney speaks during a COVID-19 briefing Nov. 18, 2020, in City Hall. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor FARGO — Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney said Tuesday, March 2, that he is looking to let the mandatory mask mandate in the city expire on March 22, while he said vaccinations could be near completion in the city in June, which is months ahead of schedule. Mahoney sa...
Port: UND president urges 'swift action' from lawmakers in Luke Simons scandal "It came to my attention Friday that a UND student serving as an intern in the North Dakota Legislature reported experiencing harassing behavior from a member of the House," Andrew Armacost wrote in the email sent this morning. "Those allegations, and others, have been aired in recent news media reports." 11:14 am, Mar. 3, 2021 × UND President Andrew Armacost presents to the North Dakota Senate Appropriations committee on Monday, Jan. 18, at the North Dakota State Capitol. Sydney Mook / Grand...
North Dakota Capitol worker says fear of "blowback" is reason for lack of formal harassment complaints against Dickinson lawmaker.
Port: More reports of inappropriate behavior from North Dakota Rep. Luke Simons come to light "I have told Luke his behavior is inappropriate. As far as Legislative Council staff, they could have filed a complaint," House Majority Leader Chet Pollert told me when asked him about the documents. 11:46 am, Feb. 25, 2021 × Luke Simons speaks to a crowd during the GOP District 36 nominating convention Saturday at the Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge. Rep. Luke Simons' abusive behavior toward colleagues. Women, in particular. Rep. Karla Rose Hanson and Minority Leader Josh Bosch...