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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1h

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump

By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump • North Dakota Monitor

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure campaign from…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 2h

Bank of North Dakota to launch state’s first stablecoin known as Roughrider coin

Bank of North Dakota to launch state’s first stablecoin known as Roughrider coin • North Dakota Monitor

The Bank of North Dakota announced Wednesday plans to launch the Roughrider coin, the state’s first stablecoin.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 3h

US prison population rises for second straight year

Via @stateline.org

US prison population rises for second straight year • North Dakota Monitor

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 19h

US Senate confirms Baesler to Education post, Chase as US attorney for North Dakota

US Senate confirms Baesler to Education post, Chase as US attorney for North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota is about to lose its superintendent but gain a U.S. attorney after the U.S. Senate confirmed dozens of federal nominations Tuesday.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 21h

Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors goes before the Supreme Court

Via @stateline.org

Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors goes before the Supreme Court • North Dakota Monitor

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on Tuesday in a case that could reverse or solidify state laws across the country that ban conversion therapy, a controversial counseling…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 22h

Tribal traditional healing gets Medicaid reimbursement in 4 states

Via @stateline.org

Tribal traditional healing gets Medicaid reimbursement in 4 states • North Dakota Monitor

For the first time, traditional tribal healing practices can be reimbursed by Medicaid at tribal health facilities in four states: Arizona, California, New Mexico and Oregon.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown

By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown • North Dakota Monitor

The Trump administration may try to interpret a law enacted during his first term in office differently than it did following the last government shutdown, potentially denying back pay to hundreds of…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

North Dakota won’t get federal disaster relief for communities affected by the June 20-21 storms until after the government shutdown ends, according to the state Department of Emergency Services.

Government shutdown could stall disaster aid for North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota won’t get federal disaster relief for communities affected by the June 20-21 storms until after the government shutdown ends, according to the state Department of Emergency Services.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

Government shutdown enters day six with talks over health care at an impasse

By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Government shutdown enters day six with talks over health care at an impasse • North Dakota Monitor

President Donald Trump sent mixed messages Monday about whether he would negotiate a deal with Democrats to extend the enhanced tax credits for people who get their health insurance from the…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 2d

Public lands advocate Walt Dabney will participate in three film screenings and discussions across North Dakota in October hosted by North Dakota conservation groups.

National Park leader to join conservation talks, film screenings in North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor

Public lands advocate Walt Dabney will participate in three film screenings and discussions across North Dakota in October with North Dakota conservation groups.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 2d

Xcel Energy customers in North Dakota are facing an unusually large increase in their electric bill, which a North Dakota official attributes in large part to the company’s move away from coal.

Xcel’s coal exit an issue in North Dakota electric rate case • North Dakota Monitor

Xcel Energy customers in North Dakota are facing an unusually large increase in their electric bill, which a North Dakota official attributes in large part to the company’s move away from coal.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 2d

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation expects to use its $70 million line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota this year to pay for construction costs while private fundraising continues. State funds will pay some of the interest.

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library using $70M Bank of North Dakota line of credit • North Dakota Monitor

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation has tapped into about $53 million of a $70 million Bank of North Dakota line of credit to support construction costs while private fundraising…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 3d

Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses concentrated in Midwestern states and oil country.

Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report • North Dakota Monitor

Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses concentrated in Midwestern states and oil country.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 3d

A man who served on the panel that reviewed medals awarded for the Wounded Knee Massacre said a majority of the members focused on individual soldier conduct at the expense of the broader issue: whether any medals should be awarded for a massacre.

Via @southdakotasearchlight.com

Focus on individual conduct instead of massacre doomed Wounded Knee medals review, panelist says • North Dakota Monitor

A man on the panel that reviewed medals awarded for the Wounded Knee Massacre said it focused on individual soldier conduct, rather than whether medals should be awarded for a massacre.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 3d

Trump administration officials on Friday defended the decision to cancel federal projects in regions of the country that have voted for Democrats, saying the move isn’t political but an effort to reduce the size and scope of government during the shutdown.

Trump cancels blue-state projects, trolls Dems on social media as shutdown drags on • North Dakota Monitor

Trump administration officials on Friday defended the decision to cancel federal projects in regions of the country that have voted for Democrats, saying the move isn’t political but an effort to…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

The author of a book about the lives of transgender teenagers in America will visit five North Dakota cities next week for a series of discussions about LGBTQ issues and book bans.

Author hosts public discussions about book bans, LGBTQ issues • North Dakota Monitor

The author of a book about the lives of transgender teenagers in America will visit five North Dakota cities next week for a series of discussions about LGBTQ issues and book bans.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

As the federal government shutdown drags on, North Dakota state employees who are federally funded are not expected to be furloughed or lose pay.

North Dakota agencies say impact of federal shutdown minimal — for now • North Dakota Monitor

No state employees who are federally funded will be furloughed or lose pay due to the federal government shutdown, according to the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

Government shutdown primed to roll into next week after US Senate deadlocks again

By @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Government shutdown primed to roll into next week after US Senate deadlocks again • North Dakota Monitor

An agreement to reopen the federal government was nowhere in sight Friday after U.S. Senate Democrats and Republicans failed Friday, for the fourth time, to move on a deal and House Speaker Mike…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

Senate poised to confirm ND Superintendent Kirsten Baesler to Department of Education. Though she said in a statement she's in a "holding pattern" due to federal government shutdown.

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Senate poised to confirm ND Superintendent Baesler to Department of Education • North Dakota Monitor

The U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler as the next assistant secretary of elementary and secondary education at the Department of E...

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

Renewal of health subsidies backed by big majorities in poll, including Trump voters

By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Renewal of health subsidies backed by big majorities in poll, including Trump voters • North Dakota Monitor

The vast majority of Americans, including Republicans and those who identify as strong supporters of President Donald Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who buy their…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

Prairie Public exceeds fundraising goal as PBS president delivers ‘state of the station’

Prairie Public exceeds fundraising goal as PBS president delivers ‘state of the station’ • North Dakota Monitor

It wasn’t just how steep the federal cuts to public broadcasting were, but how immediate they were that is taking a toll, president and CEO of PBS told people in Fargo on Thursday.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

How the federal shutdown is playing out across the government

Via @statesnewsroom.com DC bureau

How the federal shutdown is playing out across the government • North Dakota Monitor

The first federal government shutdown in seven years has left hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed and members of the public struggling to understand what’s open, what’s closed and what might…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

North Dakota agencies say impact of federal shutdown minimal — for now

North Dakota agencies say impact of federal shutdown minimal — for now • North Dakota Monitor

No state employees who are federally funded will be furloughed or lose pay due to the federal government shutdown, according to the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 6d

North Dakota attorney general says AI a priority for next wave of criminal justice professionals

North Dakota attorney general says AI a priority for next wave of criminal justice professionals • North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said law enforcement and prosecutors need to be prepared to combat crimes committed using artificial intelligence.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 6d

For Gen Z adults, the oldest of whom are now reaching their late 20s, suicide is taking more lives than 10 years ago when millennials were the same age.

Via @stateline.org

Suicide claims more Gen Z lives than previous generation • North Dakota Monitor

For Gen Z adults, the oldest of whom are now reaching their late 20s, suicide is taking more lives than 10 years ago when millennials were the same age.

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