When it comes to minimum wage, North Dakota and its neighbors go opposite directions
North Dakota s minimum wage policies vary significantly from its neighbors Minnesota, Montana and South Dakota. The three bordering states all have minimum wages higher than the federal rate and make annual adjustments to their respective minimum wages. 12:30 pm, Mar. 12, 2021 ×
While Minnesota s minimum wage increases each year, North Dakota s is in lockstep with the federal rate of $7.25 per hour. The two states have moved in different directions on minimum wage in recent years. (Illustration by Troy Becker)
FARGO A proposal to raise the minimum wage in North Dakota to $15 an hour by 2027 met a fairly predictable fate Tuesday, Feb. 16, in Bismarck.
Earlier this week, North Dakota’s District 36 Rep. Luke Simons, of Dickinson, came under fire for comments made to Rep. Karla Rose Hanson, a Fargo Democrat, to put his mask on while standing in line in the Capitol cafeteria. Simons replied with “f - off” and “you’re not my f mother.” Now Simons is again under fire following additional “sexist,” “misogynistic” and “racists” comments coming to light comments and allegations that Simons patently denies. Exclusive Press interview.
Simply not true : Simons categorically denies recent allegations
Earlier this week, North Dakota’s District 36 Rep. Luke Simons, of Dickinson, came under fire for comments made to Rep. Karla Rose Hanson, a Fargo Democrat, to put his mask on while standing in line in the Capitol cafeteria. Simons replied with “f - off” and “you’re not my f mother.” Now Simons is again under fire following additional “sexist,” “misogynistic” and “racists” comments coming to light comments and allegations that Simons patently denies. Exclusive Press interview. Written By: Jackie Jahfetson | ×
District 36 Rep. Luke Simmons, of Dickinson, sits down with The Press Thursday afternoon regarding the recent allegations of misconduct. (Josiah C. Cuellar/The Dickinson Press)
Port: Bastiat lawmaker has shown a pattern of abusive behavior to colleagues
The incident that was the last straw for many who work in the Capitol building happened earlier this week when Simons was asked by Rep. Karla Rose Hanson, a Fargo Democrat, to put on his mask. Simons answered with f - off and you re not my f mother, an outburst that shocked observers. 9:19 pm, Feb. 24, 2021 ×
Luke Simons speaks to a crowd during the GOP District 36 nominating convention Saturday at the Ramada Grand Dakota Lodge.
MINOT, N.D. Rep. Luke Simons is a member of the controversial and secretive Bastiat Caucus in the North Dakota House of Representatives.
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