Government And Politics
Schedule outlined for arts policy
A citywide public arts policy for Bismarck might be completed for local government action in March.
Nov 17, 2009 | 4:15 pm | (0) Comments
Mandan airport works on wish list
The Mandan Airport Authority last week recapped its wish list for the next 20 years through its capital improvement program. Airport manager Jim Lawler said there are some $2.8 million in improvements being sought, but they all hinge on what federal funding they receive.
Nov 17, 2009 | 2:00 am | (11) Comments
Commission debates part of highway grid
Four miles of Ecklund Township will remain a part of Burleigh County's new highway grid, but the county engineer has been asked to work toward a compromise with township officials over their maintenance.
Nov 16, 2009 | 9:20 pm | (0) Comments
Kathy Hogan picked as new Fargo ND House member
A former social services director has been picked for a Democratic seat in the North Dakota House.
Nov 16, 2009 | 3:35 pm
ND health execs defend Pomeroy vote
North Dakota health care executives and the state chapter of the AARP are defending Rep. Earl Pomeroy's support of a House health care bill.
Nov 16, 2009 | 1:05 pm
ND taxpayers may miss income tax credit
North Dakota's tax commissioner says some taxpayers may wonder what happened to an income tax credit that's been part of their returns for the last two years.
Nov 16, 2009 | 8:35 am
State senator Potter wants insurance premium tax cut
A Bismarck state senator says North Dakota's insurance premium tax on nonprofit health insurance companies should be abolished.
Nov 16, 2009 | 8:30 am
GOP director steps down
Less than 10 months after he was announced as the new executive director of the North Dakota Republican Party, Paul Sorenson has announced he will resign from the post.
Nov 14, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Wind turbine policy met with many questions
Early work on a unified wind turbine policy was met with many questions at Thursday's Burleigh County Planning Commission meeting.
Nov 13, 2009 | 2:00 am | (14) Comments
Dorgan hears flood testimony
Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., said solutions for Bismarck-Mandan's future flooding would be a "bottoms up process," from local entities in partnering with state and federal agencies.
Nov 12, 2009 | 2:15 am | (5) Comments
Dorgan to hold flood meetings
Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., will chair an official Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee hearing at 7:15 p.m. today at Bismarck City Hall, City Commission Chambers, 221 N. Fifth St. The topic is options for permanent flood control in Bismarck-Mandan in response to the losses due…
Nov 11, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Morton County seeks input on auditor
The countdown is on for Morton County Commissioners as they decide whether to appoint their county auditor or elect one in just a few weeks.
Nov 11, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Pomeroy explains vote on healthcare reform legislation
Rep. Earl Pomeroy D-ND, said he believes he did the right thing for North Dakota by voting yes for the House healthcare reform bill.
Nov 10, 2009 | 2:15 am | (75) Comments
Man charged in building fire
A Bismarck man has been charged for allegedly starting a south Bismarck building on fire.
Nov 10, 2009 | 2:00 am | (4) Comments
Architect is hired to examine possible cost of domed facility
An architect was hired to explore costs of building a Sprung Instant Structures facility near the Raging Rivers Water Park Monday.
Nov 10, 2009 | 2:00 am | (2) Comments
Billl provides funds for UTTC, Bismarck
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted late Thursday to approve an appropriations bill that includes funding for North Dakota projects. The Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations bill will now go to a conference committee that will work out the differences between the House and Senate vers…
Nov 07, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments
Options for junior high
The Mandan School District wants to sell the junior high, but not to just anybody. "We don't want it purchased and abandoned," said Superintendent Wilfred Volesky.
Nov 06, 2009 | 2:00 am | (2) Comments
Bismarck, Mandan are OK
"In regard to the nation, the state of the city of Bismarck is excellent," said Bismarck Mayor John Warford on Thursday in his State of the Cities address. "With regard to our position compared to last year ... the city of Bismarck is still pretty good."
Nov 06, 2009 | 2:00 am | (6) Comments
Obama to tribal leaders: US must reverse course
President Barack Obama assured American Indians on Thursday that they have a place in his White House and on his agenda, telling tribal leaders their marginalized community deserves more from its government.
Nov 05, 2009 | 10:20 am
Dorgan: process for new tribes is broken
A U.S. Senate committee plans a Wednesday hearing into the government's "broken'' process for acknowledging American Indian tribes.
Nov 04, 2009 | 9:55 am
