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ND spring election: Local races round out ballots
Voters are consistently reminded to pay attention to local elections. But in 2024, North Dakota groups are stressing that message even more with …
National report issues cautionary tale after ND pension overhaul
CLARIFICATION: North Dakota will be closing its main public pension plan next year. An earlier version of this story did not indicate that several …
Minimum wage policy still varies across U.S.
Bills are pending in Congress to boost the federal minimum wage, which remains at $7.25 an hour. Separately, many states increased their wage …
ND panel gets detailed view of homelessness around the state
North Dakota's affordable housing gaps came into focus at a public hearing yesterday. A legislative committee, tasked with studying the issue…
Legal wrangling continues over redistricting for ND tribal areas
CLARIFICATION: North Dakota Native Vote Board Chair Wes Davis isn't opposed to having all affected tribes in the same district. His comment …
ND tribal advocates: Community work matters in redistricting cases
North Dakota is one step closer to getting a full sense of how the courts view redistricting challenges in tribal areas. Legal representatives say …
ND film screening aims to highlight contributions from election workers
This coming Saturday, North Dakotans will get a chance to see how election workers go to great lengths to ensure a safe and secure voting process…
As 2024 vote looms, ND Tribal advocates ramp up outreach
While North Dakota does not have voter registration, civic engagement groups say efforts are still needed to help underserved populations get …
'Move Out' Fees for Immigrant Renters in ND Draw Scrutiny
As refugees and immigrant families try to carve out new futures in North Dakota, aid groups said some people are having their lives upended by …
ND Schools Prep for Laws Targeting Transgender Students
North Dakota school districts are making final preparations for the new academic year. But there are questions about what the environment will be …
Concern Lingers Over Privacy Rule Opposition Regarding Abortion Care
Civil rights advocates in North Dakota hope the federal government keeps pursuing plans to expand privacy protections for patients seeking out-of-stat…
Giving Low-Income North Dakotans a Hand with Internet Costs
North Dakota will soon boost its infrastructure for high-speed internet, thanks to the latest federal subsidy. In the meantime, low-income households …