Going into next year's legislative session, Republicans will hold an 82-12 advantage over Democrats in the North Dakota House of Representatives and a 43-4 majority in the North Dakota Senate, according to unofficial results.
North Dakota GOP lawmakers unveil $1.1B bonding proposal to pay for infrastructure projects
The plan carves out millions of dollars for water projects, including at least $132 million over the next four years for the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project, which aims to mitigate floods of the Red River in the Fargo metro area. Other major funding would go to a project called the Mouse River Flood Protection, which addresses flooding concerns in the Minot area. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
Rep. Todd Porter, R-Mandan, introduces a $1.1 billion bonding proposal at the North Dakota Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Jeremy Turley / Forum News Service
North Dakota GOP lawmakers unveil $1.1 B bonding proposal to pay for infrastructure projects
The plan carves out millions of dollars for water projects, including at least $132 million over the next four years for the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project, which aims to mitigate floods of the Red River in the Fargo metro area. Other major funding would go to a project called the Mouse River Flood Protection, which addresses flooding concerns in the Minot area. Written By: Jeremy Turley | ×
Rep. Todd Porter, R-Mandan, introduces a $1.1 billion bonding proposal at the North Dakota Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Jeremy Turley / Forum News Service
All three lawmakers from District 18 mentioned the pandemic during pre-session discussions with the Herald.
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EDITOR’S NOTE:
The following is part of a series that outlines the priorities of Greater Grand Forks lawmakers as they begin the 2021 legislative session.
Is there anything but COVID on the Legislature s agenda? The biennial session, bringing legislators to the Capitol from all over the state, began Jan 5. And right now, the pandemic looms large, as legislators grapple with viral safety, budgets and a vaccine rollout that’s already begun.
All three lawmakers from District 18 Republican Sen. Scott Meyer, Republican Rep. Steve Vetter and Democrat Corey Mock mentioned the pandemic during pre-session discussions with the Herald.