ND HHS Announces End To Rental Assistance Program
(Bismarck, ND) — Funding for a statewide rental assistance program is ending. North Dakota Health and Human Services says the Emergency Rental Assistance Program will lose federal funding by September. Over 56-thousand North Dakotans in 51 counties
Minot Area Population Census Estimates Shows Consistency
(Minot, ND) — Population estimates are showing stability for Minot. The U.S. Census Bureau for the year ending July 1st, 2024, showed the metropolitan area grew from the 2023 estimate of nearly 75-thousand-900 people to just over
House Votes Against ND Tobacco and Vape Tax Increase
(Bismarck, ND) — Smoking product taxes won’t be increasing in North Dakota. House lawmakers voted down a Senate proposal to add a 25-cent tax increase on tobacco products and additional taxes on vape products. This marks the
Grand Forks Casino Proposal Could Reappear
(Grand Forks, ND) — Discussions are resurfacing for a Grand Forks casino proposal. Last month, the state Senate voted down a bill to change the state law’s language that declares the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa’s gambling
ND Lawmakers Advancing Bill To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage
(Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota lawmakers are weighing a bill to overturn the federal same-sex marriage ruling. House Resolution 3013 asks for the definition of marriage to revert to between a man and a woman. The resolution
Rapid City’s downtown innovation district
Big plans are in motion for Rapid City’s downtown innovation district, thanks to a federal tech hub strategy grant. Elevate Rapid City, in partnership with South Dakota Mines and other organizations, is working to transform the area
SD Education Funding Increase Approved
(Pierre, SD) — South Dakota lawmakers are approving former Governor Kristi Noem’s suggested increase for education funding. Before Noem left office, she gave the number of one-point-two-five percent in her final budget proposal. That is now official.
Body Discovered In Scotland Identified
(Scotland, SD) — Authorities are identifying the man whose body was discovered in Bon Homme County on Tuesday. He was confirmed to be 85-year-old George Verzani of Scotland. That’s according to yesterday’s update from the Attorney General’s
Budget, Tax Bills Top Legislative Agenda Thursday
By Todd Epp, SDBA PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — As the 100th legislative session enters its 37th day, South Dakota lawmakers will tackle fiscal legislation today (Thursday). Both chambers convene at 10 a.m., focusing on appropriations and property