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North Dakota's new governor eyes 'path to zero' property tax on people's homes. Can it be done?

Taxes · Bismarck

North Dakota's new governor eyes 'path to zero' property tax on people's homes. Can it be done?

57% Center coverage: 7 sources

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota could become the first state to eventually end property taxes on people’s homes under a proposal from the state’s new governor that combines conservative fiscal policy with the state’s enormous oil wealth. The plan by Republican Gov. Kelly Armstrong would start with $483 million from the state’s general fund and a portion of earnings from the state’s $11.5 billion oil tax savings with the ultimate goal of wipin…See the Story

North Dakota Lawmakers Discard Motion For Sunday Blue Laws

Bismarck · Bismarck

North Dakota Lawmakers Discard Motion For Sunday Blue Laws

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota lawmakers are debating whether to move forward with a bill to have businesses close on Sunday. The decision was 10 to 4 to not move forward with the bill. Representatives from The Chamber of Fargo Moorhead West Fargo and other areas believed it needed to be amended. The Sunday closing law or Blue Laws would have all retail stores be closed on Sundays from midnight to noon or face a penalty. People against the…See the Story

Hunters show up to back bill to allow hunting over bait

Hunting · Bismarck

Hunters show up to back bill to allow hunting over bait

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BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — On Friday, hunters showed up at the state capitol in blaze orange to urge legislators to support a new bill. They're talking about Senate Bill 2137, which would allow landowners and hunters to use supplemental feed on private property for big game hunting. Supplemental feed is also known as baiting, and currently, the North Dakota Game and Fish department does not allow hunting over bait in certain units where chronic wast…See the Story

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