Cass And Clay Counties Looking To Share Inmates, Reduce Jail Overcrowding
(Fargo, ND) — Cass and Clay Counties are closer to a deal that would help eliminate overcrowding issues at the Cass County Jail. Yesterday, the Clay County Commission approved an agreement that would allow their own county
Republican Governors Urge Swift Confirmation Of Burgum As Interior Secretary
(Washington, D.C.) — Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum could be confirmed as Interior Secretary in the Trump administration as early as next week. A report from Politico yesterday says Burgum is scheduled to go before the
Lawmakers Say North Dakota Needs It’s Own, Higher Minimum Wage
(Bismarck, ND) — State lawmakers are pushing for an increase to North Dakota’s minimum wage. Currently, the state does not have its own minimum wage, but abides by the federal standard of seven-dollars-and-25-cents. That’s what it’s been
Evolution Ag Summit To Be Held In Jamestown
(Jamestown, ND) — North Dakota farmers and ranchers will be heading to Jamestown next month for the Third Annual Evolution Ag Summit. This year’s summit will be hosted by the North Dakota Farmers Union, who will be
ND Chief Justice Jensen Calls For Higher Pay For Judicial Staff
(Bismarck, ND) — The Chief Justice of North Dakota is calling for higher pay for judicial staff. Chief Justice Jon Jensen delivered the State of the Judiciary during Tuesday’s session, and said “The citizens of North Dakota
Armstrong Plan Aims To Most Eliminate Property Tax Within Ten Years
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong is announcing a plan to eliminate property taxes for most homeowners within a decade. The new Republican governor gave his first State of the State address on Tuesday and
Lincoln County Prison Proposal Discussion
(Canton, SD) — Officials and landowners are discussing the proposed new men’s prison site in Lincoln County. The County Commission held a meeting yesterday where South Dakota Department of Corrections Secretary Kellie Wasko shared the plan and
SD Ten Commandments Bill
(Pierre, SD) — The debate over the Ten Commandments in public schools is coming to South Dakota. First-term Republican Senator John Carley of Piedmont is sponsoring a new bill to make posting and teaching them a requirement.
AG Jackley Talks Priorities For Legislative Session
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota Attorney Marty Jackley is sharing his priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Jackley’s set to introduce seven new bills he has backed. He says a lot of the focus is on tightening
Noem’s Nomination Hearing Set
(Washington, D.C.) — Governor Kristi Noem’s nomination hearing date is now confirmed. It’s set for January 15th on Capitol Hill. Noem is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Homeland Security. The nomination hearing comes