FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12th 2019 ***Release*** Trump’s budget: Everyone loses, even his base (BISMARCK, ND) – The agriculture community agrees the 2020 proposed budget cuts are detrimental to farm country and rural America. Farmers have spoken out with opposition to the huge cuts to the USDA budget that have been proposed. Overall, USDA’s budget would be … Read More
Media Release
Armstrong Leaves Coal Miners in the Dark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 28th, 2019 ***Release*** Armstrong leaving coal miners in the dark (Bismarck, ND)- Last month U.S. House Democrats Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia and Frederica Wilson of Florida introduced a bipartisan bill that would ensure retired miners do not lose their health care. HR 934 is similar to a bill Congress passed with bipartisan … Read More
After 3 Days, Gov. Burgum Refuses to Condemn Trump ‘Trail of Tears’ Tweet
“After Three Days, Governor Burgum Refuses to Condemn Trump’s Trail of Tears Tweet” After Senator Elizabeth Warren announced her campaign for President, President Donald Trump tweeted “See you on the campaign TRAIL, Liz” in a reference to the Trail of Tears. The Trail of Tears was a forced relocation program that moved thousands of Native Americans from … Read More
Dem-NPL Statement on Rep. Rick Becker
Dem-NPL Statement on Representative Rick Becker: Dem-NPL Chairman Warren Larson issued the following statement regarding Representative Rick Becker’s (R-Bismarck) offensive Facebook post. “Representative Becker’s Facebook post is offensive to victims of sexual assault and violence and beneath the office he holds. His refusal to apologize and the fact that he is fundraising off … Read More
Press Release: North Dakota House Republicans Oppose Democrats and President Trump on Paid Family Leave
“North Dakota House Republicans Oppose Democrats and President Trump on Paid Family Leave” Yesterday afternoon, Republicans in the North Dakota House nearly unanimously opposed HB 1509, sponsored by Rep. Karla Rose Hanson (D-Fargo). HB 1509 would establish a paid family leave program by requiring employers and employees where there are 50 or more individuals employed, … Read More