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Legislative update from Jana Myrdal

Legislative update from Jana Myrdal

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Legislative update from Jana Myrdal

Submitted To Valley News & Views 1/19/2025
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
While winter is showing its' fury with bitter cold, we finished the second week of the legislative session. We have gaveled in only six days and acted on mostly 'easy' bills. However, as always, some that are before us are controversial. I will share about some of these here.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong presents his 2025-27 executive budget recommendation to the Legislature's Joint House-Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in the Brynhild Haugland Room at the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong presents his 2025-27 executive budget recommendation to the Legislature's Joint House-Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in the Brynhild Haugland Room at the North Dakota Capitol in Bismarck.

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Armstrong’s executive budget highlighted by property tax relief, infrastructure and housing investments

News Staff
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Budget process involved reducing additional FTEs and spending in multiple areas; proposal funds new housing solutions, educational opportunitiesGov.
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House Bill 11-01 failed to pass

Andrea Johnston
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Kratom will not be labeled a Schedule 1 controlled substanceKratom, an herbal substance mostly sold as a nutritional supplement often in the form of a gummy or tables was the subject of House Bill 1101 this month.
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Remove gear from wildlife management areas

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Tree stands, blinds, steps, and other personal items such as cameras, must be removed from all wildlife management areas by Jan. 31.Items not removed by then are considered abandoned property and are subject to removal and confiscation by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
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Drayton School Openings

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Music TeacherDrayton School seeks a music teacher for Pre-K up through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year.Submit resume to: michael.babinski@dps19.comDrayton School seeks a paraprofessional to make a positive difference in students’ lives!
Spelling Bee winners: (L to R) Rylan Nord- 2nd Place, Gavin Cole Champion, Shawn Patterson- 3rd Place Photo by Jamie Rarick

Spelling Bee winners: (L to R) Rylan Nord- 2nd Place, Gavin Cole Champion, Shawn Patterson- 3rd Place Photo by Jamie Rarick

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DPS Spelling Bee

Jamie Rarick
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Three advance to the regional competitionThe top spellers in grades six through eight competed in the Drayton Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 16.
Youth Conservation and Leadership Summer Camp

Youth Conservation and Leadership Summer Camp

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Youth Conservation and Leadership Summer Camp

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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
The 1st Battalion of North Dakota Waterfowl Brigade will be held July 8-12 at the 4-H Center in Washburn, ND.This intense, five-day camp centers on the ecology of ducks and other water-birds that make their homes in North Dakota.
Freeway the “community dog” and his dad Officer Mattice. Photo by Christine Jensen

Freeway the “community dog” and his dad Officer Mattice. Photo by Christine Jensen

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DRAYTON’S Four legged officer in training

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Infamous dog Freeway heads to officer trainingFrom lost and alone to finding his forever home, the German Shepherd puppy Freeway has become an important figure in the Drayton community. With help and encouragement from his community, Freeway headed to police training on Jan. 15.
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