Political News

SD Governor Proposes Modest Boost In Spending

South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proposed a $4.1 billion state budget he says will provide modest increases in state spending on education, health care and salaries for state workers.   Read More

ND GOP leader: Lawmakers Should Police Their Own

North Dakota's House Republican majority leader says he believes the Legislature follows high standards of conduct, and new ethics rules aren't needed.   Read More

ND Gov. Dalrymple To Outline Budget Proposal

North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple is preparing to outline his budget recommendations to the Legislature on Wednesday.   Read More

New Lawmakers Getting Used To ND Capitol

The newest group of North Dakota legislators is getting used to their jobs.   Read More

ND House Dems Choose Onstad As Floor Leader

North Dakota House Democrats have picked Parshall Rep. Kenton Onstad as their new floor leader.   Read More

Minn. Activists Strategize On Passing Gay Marriage

More than 500 people gathered in Minneapolis this weekend to discuss strategy for legalizing gay marriage in Minnesota.   Read More

Schneider Elected ND Senate Dem Leader

Grand Forks state Sen. Mac Schneider has been elected as the new Democratic leader in the North Dakota Senate.   Read More

Dalrymple Appoints Fedorchak To PSC

Julie Fedorchak will succeed Republican Kevin Cramer on the state regulatory board in January.   Read More

Obama Takes Middle Class Tax Cut Pitch Outside DC

President Barack Obama is urging Congress to pass an extension of tax cuts for middle class families, saying a tax increase for them would be like a "lump of coal" for Christmas.   Read More

Western Minnesota State House Race Finally Decided

The state Canvassing Board meets Tuesday to certify the results.   Read More