From 2011-2018, over $13.3 million in revenues were diverted away from fire departments to the general fund. 3:31 pm, Apr. 21, 2021 ×
With the bulk of the fire contained, it became apparent on Friday how close the blaze came to claiming some of the most historic and important sites in Medora. (Photo by Josiah C. Cuellar / The Dickinson Press)
MINOT, N.D. We all know the threat of fire to our personal safety and our property.
Not so long ago, wildfires nearly burned down Medora, the jewel of North Dakota tourism. Thankfully, well-trained and equipped firefighters were able to turn the tide.
My point is that fire protection is important, but what if I told you that the state Legislature had been siphoning funding away from firefighters and into the state s general fund for them to spend?
Port: North Dakota lawmakers have been siphoning funding from firefighters for decades and it should stop jamestownsun.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from jamestownsun.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.