North Dakota Monitor
New Legacy Fund website makes investments more accessible but transparency issue lingers
North Dakota has launched a new website aiming to make Legacy Fund investments more transparent to the public. The long-awaited website allows users to see whe…
North Dakota Supreme Court denies attempt to overturn potential wins of 4 legislative candidates
The North Dakota Supreme Court on Wednesday denied an effort by GOP officials to overturn potential election victories of four legislative candidates whose pap…
North Dakota Ethics Commission to launch inquiry into Development Fund problems
North Dakota’s Ethics Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to begin its own inquiry into a state-backed business financing program that drew critical audit f…
Appeals court upholds ruling in favor of North Dakota truck stop over debit card fees
A federal appeals court has upheld a North Dakota judge’s decision ordering a Federal Reserve board to change how it regulates debit card transaction fees. The…
Judge strikes down parts of North Dakota Beef Commission membership law
A North Dakota judge has ruled that the law for nominating people to the panel that promotes the beef industry violates the state constitution because it gives…
North Dakota families can face debt collections if they can’t afford school lunch
Every K-12 student has the legal right to receive a lunch at school in North Dakota without any stigma or shaming. But students and families who can’t afford t…
Dickinson State finance investigation calls for more oversight, support from University System
An accounting firm’s investigation into the financial management and reporting at Dickinson State University has yielded a group of recommendations, including …
North Dakota tax commissioner candidates differ on eliminating income tax, direction of the state
North Dakota voters have a choice for the state’s tax commissioner between the incumbent who says he wants to explore more tax reductions and a challenger who …