Jacob Notermann

The North Dakota State Legislature passed the controversial “Transgender Sports” Bill.

The North Dakota Assembly passes their plan to redraw its own district lines.

In a matter of days, Gov. Doug Burgum will be receiving a bill to protect businesses from COVID liability claims.

Merging the Departments of Human Services and Health is called it the “easiest 263-page bill this session,” but it didn’t go down all that easy with state lawmakers.

The North Dakota House once again passed a modified version of the Transgender Sports bill.

North Dakota Senators passed a bill that attempts to modernize the language in election laws, but also adds a time limit to how long a voter can hold onto their ballot.

North Dakota House members tackled an attempt to free the Nickel Trophy from the State Historical Society or create a replacement trophy.

Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., will be receiving a bill that changes the qualifications of one of his own cabinet members.

A big part of what lawmakers do is make grant dollars available for universities to apply for, but there’s one bill that if passed, could disqualify North Dakota schools from receiving millions of dollars.

How much of the vote should a constitutional measure collect for it to pass?

North Dakota Senators voted down a bill to give voters a say on whether they should be given extra days to solve budget dilemmas and respond to governor vetoes.

With a unanimous vote, the North Dakota State Senate approved a new way for the governor to approach states of emergency.

After the North Dakota State Senate turned the controversial “Transgender Sports Bill” into a study, rather than an actual change to policy, both chambers needed to come together to pick which version they would go with.

Other parts of the Capitol, including the cafeteria, State Supreme Court, and other state-run agencies still have their mask requirements in place.

Now, more than ever, it’s vital for law enforcement to know how to respond to different situations.

North Dakota lawmakers approved the state’s version of “Stand Your Ground,” which removes the requirement to retreat before using deadly force.

The Army Corps of Engineers announced they will not be shutting down the Dakota Access Pipeline, but the judge overseeing the case may not wait to make his own opinion.

By a 35-10 vote, North Dakota State Senators approved a bill to remove the requirement to retreat before using deadly force.

With the stroke of a pen, Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., signed a bill which supporters say will invest millions of dollars into infrastructure.

How far should you go to defend yourself before resorting to deadly force?

As state lawmakers prepare for the busiest time of the legislative year, they were visited by an old friend and colleague.

One week after Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D., vetoed a bill to bring in lawmakers every year rather than every-other year, the State House voted down another attempt.

North Dakota State Lawmakers approved a bill to set deadlines on teacher negotiations.

The North Dakota House passed a bill requiring schools to teach curriculum on Native American history.

Telehealth was expanded and relied on when people were nervous to go to clinics, but now they’re becoming more institutional.

North Dakota State Senators approved a bill to allow school districts to count virtual learning towards replacing lost school time

With a unanimous vote, the North Dakota State Senate approved the process to redraw the district lines for the state legislature.

Crews fought back the flames overnight protecting the area.

The North Dakota State Senate shot down a bill that attempted to sidestep federal gun regulations with a 37 – 10 vote.

The Republican bonding bill plan has seen many different sizes, but it’s taking a new shape again.

Gov. Doug Burgum, R-N.D. signed his first veto of the 2021 legislative session, and it strikes back against one of the legislature’s hottest topics.

North Dakota lawmakers voted down a bill that would’ve stripped the governor or any government agency from limiting business hours and capacity.

North Dakota roads could see interesting trailer combinations on the roads in the coming year.

The North Dakota State House passed a bill that would allow schools to display the 10 Commandments to be displayed within their walls along with other historical documents.

The North Dakota State Senate voted down a bill requiring the full text of a ballot measure be printed on the ballot.

With one sentence and a 3-2 vote, state lawmakers are re-opening the door for recreational marijuana in North Dakota.

North Dakota State Senators failed a bill that would’ve reduced the number of early voting days from 15 to 9.

Needless to say, North Dakotans have become quite familiar with the Departments of Health and Human Services of the course of the pandemic.

In the moments leading up to the North Dakota State Senate voting on the controversial Transgender Sports Bill, lawmakers gutted the bill and replaced it with a study on the very matter.

The bill passed both chambers of the legislature with little opposition, and now goes to the governor’s desk for either approval or veto.

If it passed, it would’ve decriminalized up to one ounce of marijuana for adults and would be given a $50 fine.

North Dakota drivers will be saved between $20-$30 a year.

The North Dakota State Legislature passed SB 2220, which allows alcohol to be sold four hours sooner on Sundays.

The census doesn’t just count how many people live here, but also where they live.

Marijuana policy in North Dakota is put on hold after the Senate failed a package of legislation to create a path for legalization.

Days after the mass shooting in Colorado and President Joe Biden’s call for a ban on assault weapons, North Dakota lawmakers brought up bills that attempt to side-step federal regulations.

The balancing act between the state legislature and the governor’s office continues, but time is running out. Lawmakers continue to pass bills to limit the governor’s powers, but will the governor give his power back?

The North Dakota State Senate failed a bill that would have added two time limits to Election Day.

By a vote of 6-1, the small group of lawmakers gave the bill a positive review as it makes its way to the Senate floor for a vote in the coming days.

It’s called the forecast lawmakers hang their hat on.