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North Dakota House expels Simons in historic vote


North Dakota’s House of Representatives in a historic move Thursday expelled a Republican member embroiled in sexual harassment allegations made by female legislative staff, interns and fellow representatives.
The House voted 69-25 to expel Rep. Luke Simons, R-Dickinson, after a four-hour floor session, reaching the necessary threshold of a two-thirds majority vote.
The expulsion is believed to be the first in state history. Even the format was unusual the resolution was introduced and debated in a House committee of the whole, a procedure not seen since 1967.
Rep. Emily O Brien, R-Grand Forks, one of the woman who reported being made uncomfortable by Simons, during debate said expulsion would show Legislative Council: You matter. Legislative interns: You matter. Staff: You matter. And to others that have been victims: You matter. And to my legislative colleagues, you matter, too. ....

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North Dakota House advances bill banning mask mandates by governments, businesses and schools


North Dakota House advances bill banning mask mandates by governments and schools
The pushback on masks comes three months after the administration of Republican Gov. Doug Burgum imposed a statewide face covering mandate amid the nation s most severe COVID-19 outbreak.
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The North Dakota flag is seen under a face mask. (Forum News Service photo illustration)
BISMARCK The North Dakota House of Representatives narrowly approved a bill that would prohibit state and local officials and schools from mandating face masks.
The lower chamber voted 50-44 on Monday, Feb. 22, to advance House Bill 1323 to the Senate.
The pushback on compulsory mask-wearing comes three months after the administration of Republican Gov. Doug Burgum imposed a statewide face covering mandate amid the nation s most severe COVID-19 outbreak. Burgum had previously expressed skepticism of mask requirements but changed his t ....

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