Tag: North Dakota Legislature

ND Special Session Recap

The North Dakota Legislature met in special session last week.  During that three day session, the Legislature approved allocating nearly $400 million in federal money for rural health care over the next two years.  But a measure that would have approved free meals to all North Dakota school children did not pass, failing in the…
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January 29, 2026 0

North Dakota Special Session Starts Wednesday

BISMARCK, ND—North Dakota lawmakers will be in Bismarck Wednesday for a special session.  State Representative Mike Beltz of Hillsboro tells us what will be covered at the special session. Beltz talked more about the school meals proposal. Beltz says the special session should be over by Friday.


January 20, 2026 0

North Dakota Primary Seat Belt Law goes into effect August 1 

Beginning on August 1 2023 the State of North Dakota will be moving from a secondary to a primary seat belt law. This means that law enforcement can now stop and issue a seat belt citation to someone for not wearing a seatbelt. In the past  law enforcement officers could only give out seat belt…
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July 25, 2023 0

ND Rep. Mike Beltz Legislative Update

North Dakota’s Legislative session continues in Bismarck.  State Representative Mike Beltz of Hillsboro says he’s been working on some livestock issues. Beltz was also asked how much longer the Legislature would be in session. Rep. Beltz was speaking to Whitney Pittman of the Red River Farm Network.


April 6, 2023 0