January 13, 2021
The US House Votes to Impeach Trump for a Historic Second Time
Bismarck – Today, the US House of Representatives voted on an article of impeachment that accuses President Trump of “incitement of insurrection.” Members of the voting body reconvened in the US Capitol just one week after the country and world witnessed an unprecedented insurrection on the building, and democracy as a whole. The vote was passed 232 to 197, […]
January 11, 2021
RAGA and Affiliate Continue to Demean the Rule of Law
Bismarck – The Rule of Law Defense Fund (RLDF), a 501(c)(4) arm of the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA), was a key coalition partner in organizing the “Stop the Steal’ rally on January 6. The rally, turned riot, left an indelible stain as one of the darkest days in the history of American democracy. The Democratic Attorneys General […]
January 7, 2021
Democratic-NPL Legislators unveil $2 billion bonding proposal
(BISMARCK, N.D.) – Senator Tim Mathern (D-Fargo) and Democratic Leaders Senator Joan Heckaman (D-New Rockford) and Representative Josh Boschee (D-Fargo) have introduced legislation to create an infrastructure bonding program during the 2021-2023 biennium. Senate Bill 2040 authorizes the Public Financing Agency to issue up to $2 billion in infrastructure bonds. The bonds have a term of 25 […]
January 6, 2021
NDGOP Conspiracy Theories Encouraged the Attempted Coup on the Capitol
BISMARCK, ND — Today, an angry mob is attempting a coup at the United States Capitol in an attack on the free and fair election won by President-elect Joe Biden. The attack corresponds with some Republican members of Congress attempting to undo the election during what is normally a procedural vote. While the North Dakota Republican delegation […]
January 5, 2021
NDGOP Leaves North Dakota on Wrong Track for Working Families, State of the State
BISMARCK, ND — The Democratic-NPL Party Chairwoman Kylie Oversen delivered the Dem-NPL perspective on the State of the State, today. The virtual address highlighted the failures by Gov. Burgum and the Republican majority to address the needs of working families, including out of control costs of living as well as access to affordable healthcare and healthy food. Oversen’s address […]
January 4, 2021
Press Advisory: Dem-NPL View on the State of the State to be Delivered Tuesday
BISMARCK, ND — The Democratic-NPL Party Chairwoman Kylie Oversen will deliver the Dem-NPL’s State of the State perspective on Tuesday, January 5, at 3 p.m. (CT) after Gov. Burgum’s address. Her remarks will be given virtually and broadcast on Facebook Live.Press who plan to attend virtually must RSVP by emailing [email protected] to request the meeting ID and passcode. Contact […]
December 22, 2020
Relief Deal: Dems Put Working Families First; GOP Secures Three-Martini Lunch
BISMARCK, ND — A COVID-19 relief bill passed the House and Senate last night after months of urging by Democratic lawmakers, who previously passed two bills that Sen. John Hoeven and Sen. Kevin Cramer refused to consider in the Senate. The latest bill includes a $600 relief payment for individuals as well as food aid and rent […]
December 14, 2020
Biden Officially President-Elect; Our Delegation Should Move Forward
BISMARCK, ND — Today, members of the Electoral College gathered across the nation to officially name Joe Biden President-elect. The Supreme Court quickly dismissed the Trump campaign’s allegations last week in a baseless lawsuit supported by North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. The Trump team has lost more than 50 attempts to overturn the free and fair […]
December 11, 2020
While Awaiting COVID-19 Results, Sen. Holmberg Attended Public Lunch
BISMARCK, ND — Sen. Ray Holmberg, who appears to have contracted COVID-19 during last week’s organizational legislative session, attended a public luncheon this week while awaiting his COVID-19 test results, according to a report in the Daily Beast. He received a positive result later that day. There was an option to participate in the lunch remotely.Holmberg told the […]
December 9, 2020
Stenehjem to Waste Tax Dollars in Disgraceful Attack on Free and Fair Elections
BISMARCK, ND — Today North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem joined the lawsuit asking the Supreme Court to undo democracy in the United States. President Trump and his allies are 1-53 in post-election lawsuits as of Wednesday after repeatedly making baseless claims that entirely lack evidence or legal merit.The Democratic-NPL Party Chairwoman Kylie Oversen said:“U.S. courts have already thrown […]