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Jan 19, 2021
BISMARCK – In the 2021 North Dakota Legislature, Democrats make up just under 15% of the 141 lawmakers present this session – seven Democrats in the State Senate and 14 in the House of Representatives – but they say they will have an impact.
“I think it’s an honor to be a Democrat in the state of North Dakota,” said Sen. Joan Heckaman, D-New Rockford, minority leader in that chamber. “I came here in 2006 with a total membership of 21. Our focus was eventually going to be to build that to the majority.”
But while the party has decreased in numbers, Heckaman said she thinks the capability of members has increased.
Gov. Doug Burgum, senators and representatives outlined next year s budget and what the plans are post-COVID-19. Written By: Tanner Robinson | ×
North Dakota state legislators meet over Zoom to discuss the state s budget in 2021. Tanner Robinson / WDAY
FARGO North Dakota legislators are starting to figure out plans for revitalizing state government next year.
Gov. Doug Burgum, Sens. Rich Wardner and Joan Heckaman and Reps. Chet Pollert and Joshua Boschee all met in a Zoom panel Monday, Dec. 14, to discuss topics including COVID-19 and the state s budget proposal.
Burgum said the state has played with $1.25 billion in CARES Act funding, with 54% of it going to businesses and individuals, 30% going to health and safety and 15% going to education.
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