North Dakota Senate nixes bill to legalize Thanksgiving booze sales
North Dakota and Minnesota are two of more than a dozen states that restrict booze sales during the November holiday. South Dakota allows liquor stores to open on Thanksgiving.
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North Dakota and Minnesota are two of more than a dozen states that restrict booze sales during the November holiday. South Dakota allows liquor stores to open on Thanksgiving.
Said Sen. Meyer: 'Throwing state under the bus to push project is as disappointing as it is insulting.' Responded Bob Rost: 'My comments were taken to Bismarck before I had a chance to address them.'
Dr. Joshua Wynne, dean of the medical school, said he is confident the Legislature will work with the school to address the gap in funding should the resolution become law.
Republican Gov. Doug Burgum and several influential lawmakers have argued cutting income taxes would have a greater impact and attract more workers than reducing property taxes.
Conservative lawmakers have butted heads on whether to provide North Dakotans with income tax cuts or property tax relief.