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During the 69th Legislative Assembly, North Dakota Democratic-NPL Insider will provide updates and calls to action each day of the regular session. If you would like to have something added to the newsletter, email us at [email protected]. Spread the word of our newsletter by sharing our sign-up link today: https://demnpl.com/join-our-newsletter/.
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Crossover 101
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The House and Senate have finished voting on all the bills they proposed! Now, the bills that passed cross over to the other legislative body to be heard in committee and voted on again! Between today and March 4, the Legislative Assembly is in Recess. On March 5, they will reconvene for committee hearings, and they are set to gavel back in for floor sessions on March 7.
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McFeely: Sometimes a picture is worth just one word
Irony, meet Craig Headland. Although it's unlikely the state representative from Montpelier, N.D., would recognize what was shaking his hand. Ignorance is bliss and there's a chance Headland is near the head of the long line of blissful Republican politicians at the state capitol.
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Fargo lawmaker urges LGBTQ+ North Dakotans to stay and fight
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"This sends a clear message that you're not welcome here, right? And ... that sucks, you know?" he said.
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Despite his frustrations, he remains hopeful the resolution can be stopped in the Senate. He encourages LGBTQ+ North Dakotans to stay involved in the political process.
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"You can't change minds if you're not in the game" Foss said.
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The House passed a budget bill - Senator Heidi Heitkamp breaks it down
Joel Heitkamp is joined by his sister and former United States Senator, Heidi Heitkamp, after the House passed a budget blueprint yesterday evening. The newly passed House GOP plan calls for sweeping tax cuts, steep spending cuts, a two-year debt limit hike, and new money for border security and energy production.
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Port: 3 Republican lawmakers say they regret vote for anti-gay resolution
I spoke to Louser, who told me that, even though he voted for the resolution, he was impressed by an impassioned speech delivered by Rep. Austin Foss. He said he spoke to Foss about his speech afterward, and spent a lot of time thinking about the vote in the hours since he cast it. "It really started to sink in," he said.
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North Dakota lawmakers break for crossover
Tuesday marked the 34th legislative day. Lawmakers are limited to 80 legislative days every two years, and they typically like to save a few days. When lawmakers don’t gavel in, it doesn’t count as an official legislative day. In 2023, lawmakers met for 75 legislative days during their regular session.
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Letter: Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven are tone-deaf
How many more people will need to be out of work, how many more veterans will find they've lost benefits, how many more college students will lose their financial aid, and how many of us will have our personal information compromised through the Musk/Trump DOGE?
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Check out these posts from the national Democratic Party
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Senate Republicans Perfect the Art of Appeasement
No matter. Senators who expressed rational concerns early on folded at the critical moment. I have been told by a member of the U.S. Senate that any Republicans who suggested they might vote against Donald Trump’s nominees were threatened with a primary, paid for by Elon Musk. That’s not the worst of it. According to Vanity Fair’s Gabriel Sherman, Senator Thom Tillis told colleagues of “credible death threats” reported by the FBI when he was considering a vote against Pete Hegseth. The threats appeared to have their effect: Tillis voted yes and Hegseth was confirmed, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
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Dozens of DOGE ‘receipts’ saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
The findings add to a growing list of issues that have been found with DOGE’s claims of cutting government waste. The agency has struggled to back up lofty claims of fraud and appeared to have misinterpreted data from the Social Security Administration and a Department of Homeland Security contract. An Associated Press analysis found 40% of contracts cut by DOGE aren’t expected to save the government any money. The New York Times reported Tuesday that DOGE had quietly removed five of its biggest listed savings from its website.
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The Backlash Is Here: Trump Supporters Beg Right-Wing Hosts To Stop DOGE Firings
Tim Miller is joined by Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters, to discuss the public outcry to right-wing radio and tv hosts to help amid the Trump administration's cuts and policies impacting their lives.
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Shutting Down USAID is Illegal (But They Did It Anyway)
Will the White House comply with court orders?
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DOGE Gains Access to Confidential Records on Housing Discrimination, Medical Details — Even Domestic Violence
The findings add to a growing list of issues that have been found with DOGE’s claims of cutting government waste. The agency has struggled to back up lofty claims of fraud and appeared to have misinterpreted data from the Social Security Administration and a Department of Homeland Security contract. An Associated Press analysis found 40% of contracts cut by DOGE aren’t expected to save the government any money. The New York Times reported Tuesday that DOGE had quietly removed five of its biggest listed savings from its website.
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Committees
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Every bill is voted on in the North Dakota legislature, but first, it must go through a committee hearing. The committee will vote to give the bill a "Do Pass" or a "Do Not Pass" recommendation. Below is a list of Standing Committees this legislative session.
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Senate Standing Committee Members
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Meets Monday through Friday
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Desiree Van Oosting (R-36)
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Desiree Van Oosting (R-36)
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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House Standing Committee Members
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Gretchen Dobervich (D-11)
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Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (R-25)
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Meets Monday through Friday
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (R-25)
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Patrick R. Hatlestad (R-1)
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Mike Motschenbacher (R-47)
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Gretchen Dobervich (D-11)
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Lisa Finley-DeVille (D-4A)
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Meets Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
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Lawrence R. Klemin (R-47)
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Patrick R. Hatlestad (R-1)
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Lawrence R. Klemin (R-47)
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Mike Motschenbacher (R-47)
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Meets Thursday and Friday
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Lisa Finley-DeVille (D-4A)
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Help us elect great Democrats up and down the ballot!
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