May 13, 2021
Dem-NPL Policy Adopted by NDGOP & Gov Burgum
Bismarck, ND – After years of Dem-NPL leaders, candidates, and volunteers championing policies that will improve the lives of North Dakotans, yet another policy was taken from the tenets of the Dem-NPL party. While the NDGOP is legislating in a fear-based, unconstitutional manner that does not represent North Dakotan needs, the Dem-NPL is working hard […]
May 11, 2021
NDGOP & Gov Burgum Gut Unemployment Benefits and Security for Workers of North Dakota
Bismarck, ND – Yesterday, Gov. Doug Burgum announced the state will pull out of four federally provided programs that offer extra compensation and longer eligibility to unemployed North Dakotans. Burgum and the entire NDGOP coordinated to tell the working class of our state that they are livestock to be ushered back to historically underpaying, underprotected […]
May 8, 2021
Dem-NPL Elects New Chair, Patrick Hart, Announces New Party Leadership
Bismarck, ND – Today, at the Democratic-NPL Statewide Reorganization Meeting, Dem-NPL Leaders from across the state elected Patrick Hart to serve as the new State Party Chair. Also elected were Vice Chair Kari Breker, DNC Committeeman Adam Goldwyn, Treasurer Tracey Wilkie, and Secretary Birgit Pruess. Dem-NPL Chair Patrick Hart Commented On The Election: “I am […]
April 30, 2021
Democratic-Nonpartisan League Leadership Summarizes the 67th Legislative Session
BISMARCK, N.D. – Advancements in health care, education, infrastructure, and equality issues were the highlights of the 2021 legislative session, according to Democratic-NPL lawmakers. However, these high points were marred by fights over controversial, unconstitutional, and unnecessary legislation. “Despite the distractions of the extreme agenda of some Republicans, we advanced a broad array of policies that will […]
April 29, 2021
Chair Oversen Releases Statement on President Biden’s 100 Days in Office.
Bismarck, ND – Dem-NPL Chair Kylie Oversen released the following statement on President Biden’s first hundred days in office. “North Dakotans are grateful to have a leader in the White House. A leader that champions working class families and cherishes our shared values as Americans. When President Biden took the oath of office, there was […]
The First Amendment Is Under Attack From The NDGOP
Bismarck, ND – With the passage of SB 2030 the NDGOP has made it abundantly clear that the most sacred right enshrined in the Bill of Rights can be cast aside in the name of a 21st Century witch hunt led by Sen. Janne Myrdal (R-Edinburg). The NDGOP turned what began as good legislation to […]
April 23, 2021
COVID-19 Announces New Running Mate: All of NDGOP
Bismarck, ND – Yesterday was a dark day in North Dakota’s storied history. The NDGOP, overtaken by rabid legislators fixated on stripping local control informed by lies from fringe right wing media, took the opportunity to overturn Governor Burgum’s veto in order to take power from our local communities to fight against COVID-19, and for […]
April 21, 2021
Chair Oversen Releases Statement on the Verdict in Chauvin Trial
Bismarck, ND – Today, Democratic-NPL Chair Kylie Oversen released the following statement in regards to the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin and the murder of George Floyd: “Along with many of you, I held my breath and watched the Judge announce the verdict yesterday. I and the entire Democratic-NPL were thankful to see […]
April 15, 2021
NDGOP Endorses COVID-19 For Another Term!
Bismarck, ND – In an ongoing battle against science, evidence, and common sense, the NDGOP decided to pass HB 1323, limiting mask mandates and stripping local control of how best to deal with public health. The bill now sits on Governor Burgum’s desk, while Dem-NPL leaders as well as local officials, medical professionals, teachers, workers […]
Governor Burgum Must Veto Anti-Business, Anti-Trans HB 1298
Bismarck, ND – The NDGOP legislature yet again opted to act, not on behalf of the betterment of North Dakota businesses, athletes, and members of the trans community, but rather in the interest of hatred and of economic peril. Across the country, discriminatory bills like HB 1298 are working directly against the interests of local […]