NORTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE
Belford wants end to Devils Lake disputes
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. (AP) — Ramsey County Commissioner Joe Belford says he thinks a commission with both North Dakota and Manitoba officials is needed to put to rest disputes over Devils Lake.November 20, 2009
Conrad says health care bill is step forward
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., says the health care bill before the U.S. Senate includes his plan for nonprofit cooperatives and he sees it as a step forward.November 19, 2009
Kathy Hogan picked as new Fargo ND House member
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A former social services director has been picked for a Democratic seat in the North Dakota House.November 16, 2009
ND health execs defend Pomeroy vote on health care
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota health care executives and the state chapter of the AARP are defending Rep. Earl Pomeroy's support of House health care legislation, saying it includes new benefits for seniors and help for medical care providers.By DALE WETZEL , November 16, 2009
ND state senator wants insurance premium tax cut
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A Bismarck state senator says North Dakota's insurance premium tax on nonprofit health insurance companies should be abolished.November 16, 2009
ND Insurance Commissioner supports reform if it doesn't increase taxes and expands access
(WDAY TV) - North Dakota's Insurance Commissioner says he'll support a health care bill if it controls costs and expands access. About 90 percent of North Dakotans have Blue Cross Blue Shield as their insurance provider.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 15, 2009
Flood control hearings set in Bismarck
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — U.S. Senate field hearings are being held in Bismarck to look at options for permanent flood control in Bismarck-Mandan and Mercer and Emmons counties.November 09, 2009
Pomeroy votes for health care bill
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., voted for the health care bill that passed the House late Saturday night, saying it's an important step. In a statement, Pomeroy said the bill is far from perfect, "but so is our present system." He said improvements have been made in the bill for North Dakota doctors and hospitals and it will be improved further in the Senate.November 08, 2009
Fargo Rep. Schneider resigns ND House seat
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Fargo state Rep. Jasper Schneider has resigned from the North Dakota House.November 03, 2009
Lawmakers seek ban on laptops in airliner cockpits
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are moving to ban the use of computer laptops and other personal electronic devices in airline cockpits to prevent another incident like the Northwest Airlines plane that overshot Minneapolis by 150 miles.By JOAN LOWY , November 03, 2009
Pomeroy: Pension fund rules need overhaul
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Rep. Earl Pomeroy says the nation's pension funds need more time to recover their value from last year's market crash.November 02, 2009
Corps to study Sheyenne, James rivers
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Army Corps of Engineers will be looking at flood protection in the Sheyenne and James river valleys.November 02, 2009
Homebuyer Credit to expire at the end of the month
(WDAY TV) - If you're looking at buying a house, you may want to soon so you can get help doing so financially.By WDAY Staff Reports , November 01, 2009
GOP lawmakers: Hoeven 'realistic' on Senate race
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota Republican state legislators and officials have had no better luck than anyone else in prodding Gov. John Hoeven for hints about whether he'll run against Democratic Sen. Byron Dorgan next year.By DALE WETZEL , November 01, 2009
ND ag commissioner says he'll seek election
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's agriculture commissioner says his recent illness won't prevent him from running for election next year.October 31, 2009
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