North Dakota

Judge Finds Voting Rights Act Violation in North Dakota Redistricting for Two Tribes

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's 2021 legislative redistricting plan violates the rights of two Native American tribes because it... Read More

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's 2021 legislative redistricting plan violates the rights of two Native American tribes because it dilutes their voting strength, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Chief Judge Peter Welte said the redrawn legislative districts... Read More

North Dakota Governor Signs Law Limiting Trans Health Care

North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into law that restricts transgender health care in the state, immediately... Read More

North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into law that restricts transgender health care in the state, immediately making it a crime to give gender-affirming care to people younger than 18. Gender-affirming care for minors has been available... Read More

2021-03-08 14:09:22
by TWN Staff
In a First, North Dakota House Expels Member

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota House of Representatives expelled Republican Rep. Luke Simons on Thursday on charges he “exhibited a history of hostile,... Read More

BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota House of Representatives expelled Republican Rep. Luke Simons on Thursday on charges he “exhibited a history of hostile, threatening, and inappropriate behavior, most frequently toward women.” The vote to remove him was 69-25. According to the resolution, Simons... Read More

2020-09-30 17:22:47
by Sara Wilkerson
North Dakota Issues Non-Driver Photo IDs to Native Americans

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is hosting photo identification events at tribal reservations this week in an effort to... Read More

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is hosting photo identification events at tribal reservations this week in an effort to help Native Americans vote in the 2020 election. Non-driver photo ID cards will be given by NDDOT to those who... Read More

2018-11-04 18:59:36
by ND SENATE: Kevin Cramer (R)
ND SENATE: Kevin Cramer (R)

Kevin Cramer announced his intention to run for United States Senator from North Dakota in February 2018.  In his announcement, he ... Read More

Kevin Cramer announced his intention to run for United States Senator from North Dakota in February 2018.  In his announcement, he thanked all North Dakotan’s saying, “The people of our state have given me a great... Read More

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