Judge rules U.S. government owes North Dakota $28M for pipeline protests

Federal judge awards North Dakota $27.8M for protest response costs. Protests against Dakota Access Pipeline lasted more than seven months. Court found U.S. government liable for failing mandatory procedures. BISMARCK, N.D. — A federal judge on Wednesday …

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong signs bill to put checks on AI health care decisions

BISMARCK — A new North Dakota law is expected to put checks on the influence that artificial intelligence and algorithms have on health care decisions, resulting in fewer delays in treatment and medication for patients. On Wednesday, April 23, Gov. Kelly …

Midgets star Blake Homiston sets North Dakota pole-vault record at Minot meet

MINOT — The DHS Midgets got off to a great start at the Duane-Carlson-Stadium-based Ultimate Invite track & field meet on Thursday, April 24, but no-other feat equaled that of pole-vaulter Blake Homiston. Homiston not only won the event, but …

North Dakota Senate axes bill seeking to eliminate state Gaming Commission

BISMARCK — The North Dakota Senate on Thursday, April 24, unanimously rejected a bill that once aimed to eliminate the state’s Gaming Commission -- a move even its sponsor supported by the end. Senate Bill 2224 started out as a bill to eliminate the Gaming …

North Dakota’s pesticide protection law a first for the US

North Dakota is poised to be the first state in the nation to implement a law that provides legal protections for pesticide manufacturers — an issue that has been debated in legislatures across the country in the face of large payouts to cancer victims.  …

Bill signed this week seeks to prevent health coverage delays for North Dakota patients

New legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Kelly Armstrong aims to protect patients from care-delaying snags in the health insurance prior authorization process. Prior authorization refers to when someone must obtain approval from their insurance company …

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North Dakota Governor Signs Bill To Legalize Medical Marijuana Edibles That Meet Certain Requirements

The governor of North Dakota has signed a bill into law legalizing select marijuana edibles for registered medical cannabis patients. About a week after the measure from Rep. Steve Vetter (R) cleared the legislature, Gov. Kelly Armstrong (R) gave it final …

North Dakota: Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Patients To Obtain Cannabis-Infused Edible Products

Republican Gov. Kelly Armstrong has signed legislation into law regulating the manufacturing and dispensing of cannabis-infused edible products to state-qualified patients. House Bill 1203 legalizes patients’ access to “cannabinoid edible products.” The …

North Dakota enacts nation's first law shielding Roundup's maker from some cancer...

Bayer, based in Germany, acquired Roundup with the 2018 purchase of St. Louis-based Monsanto. It contends glyphosate, an active ingredient in Roundup, has for decades provided a safe and efficient way to control weeds with less tilling, which helps prevent …