North Dakota
Attempt to revive school lunch funding bill fails in North Dakota
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BISMARCK — The North Dakota Senate dealt a loss of life blow on Tuesday, March 28, to a invoice that may have expanded a free lunch program for schoolchildren from low-income households.
The Republican-dominated chamber rejected
Home Invoice 1491
on Monday
by a single vote,
however supporters of the laws pushed to revive it.
By rule, a senator who initially voted in opposition to the invoice might ask for it to be reconsidered on Tuesday. Sen. Judy Lee, R-West Fargo, referred to as for the proposal to be reconsidered Tuesday, however the Senate voted 20-27 to not rethink the invoice. Which means a number of lawmakers who supported the laws on Monday didn’t need it resurrected.
Tuesday’s vote was a blind tally, so how every lawmaker voted was not disclosed.
The invoice sponsored by Rep. LaurieBeth Hager, D-Fargo, would have devoted $6 million over the subsequent two college years to cowl Okay-12 college students’ lunch prices if their household earnings is
lower than double
the federal poverty stage. The Home
accepted the invoice
final month.
Households of 4 with incomes at or under $60,000 would have certified for Hager’s free lunch program in North Dakota, in keeping with present poverty stage earnings figures. A federal program already supplies free meals to college students from households making under 130% of the federal poverty stage, so the state allocation would have utilized to youngsters with household incomes between 130-200% of the poverty stage.
Republican opponents of the invoice mentioned Monday that oldsters needs to be accountable for offering their youngsters with lunches at college.
“I can perceive youngsters going hungry, however is that basically the issue of the varsity district? Is that the issue of the state of North Dakota?” mentioned Sen. Mike Wobbema, R-Valley Metropolis. “It’s actually the issue of fogeys being negligent with their youngsters.”
Proponents of the invoice argued that it represented a low-cost measure that may straight profit youngsters.
After the Senate formally disposed of the invoice Tuesday, Nick Archuleta, president of academics’ union North Dakota United, mentioned the Senate missed a possibility to present reduction to struggling households.
“I perceive the argument about private accountability, however these are youngsters. Youngsters aren’t accountable for offering their very own lunches — adults are,” Archuleta mentioned. “When adults fail them for no matter purpose, I feel the state has a task to step in simply to verify these youngsters are fed.”
Archuleta is hopeful supporters of increasing free college lunches can work with Home finances writers so as to add funding for this system in a separate invoice later this session.
Jeremy Turley is a Bismarck-based reporter for Discussion board Information Service, which supplies information protection to publications owned by Discussion board Communications Firm.
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North Dakota
The most deadly time to drive is between Memorial Day and Labor Day
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NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The hundred-day span between Memorial Day and Labor Day is marked as the most deadly period on the road here in North Dakota.
According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s 2022 crash summary report, fatal crashes are twice as likely during this time.
That’s why North Dakota leaders are urging drivers to not fall into a “false sense of security” during the bright and cheery days of summer.
According to Travel and Leisure, North Dakota has been marked as the state with the most reckless drivers.
There’s a range of reasons for this from drunk driving to speeding. But another reason is that when the snow clears, North Dakota drivers are eager to get out more and drive faster than they would in the snow, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division director.
And because North Dakota has some of the lowest citation fees in the nation, ranging from $5 to $100, the Highway Patrol’s safety and education officer says that drivers aren’t given enough deterrents to drive safely.
However, with growing concerns about safety, there could be talk of increasing citation amounts in coming legislative sessions.
North Dakota
NDGF taking proactive measures to prevent aquatic nuisance species from spreading
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BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Aquatic nuisance species are nonnative plants, animals and pathogens that can threaten our aquatic resources. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is taking proactive measures to stop the spread of ANS into our waterbodies by conducting watercraft inspections at popular boat ramps statewide.
“We got watercraft inspectors that are working throughout this summer around the state of North Dakota to check boats, to educate boat owners to do the right things at ramps, make sure boats are all clean, drain, dry before recreating here,” said Ben Holen, NDGF Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator.
What can anglers or watercraft recreationists expect when they come to an ANS inspection?
“A watercraft inspector will ask a few questions, only takes a couple minutes, and then they look at the hull of the boat. They’re looking at the engine area, looking at the anchor and also looking at all drain compartments, making sure all water is out of that watercraft. Everything is drained. Everything is cleaned, drained, dry before you get on that water body,” said Holen.
These watercraft inspections are voluntary and most people are cooperative and thankful the Game and Fish Department is spearheading efforts to stop the spread of ANS.
“We see a lot of our fishermen are really educated about aquatic nuisance species. They’re pulling their plugs every time, removing vegetation, doing the right things. Occasionally there are slip-ups, but that’s why our inspectors are out here making sure that those boats are good to go,” said Holen.
It’s not only fishing boats that are inspected, it’s all watercraft.
“So whether you’re a jet skier, a kayak, a canoer, a wakeboarder, you all play a part in curbing the spread of aquatic nuisance species in North Dakota,” said Holen.
The purpose of these inspections is to educate the public so they can help curb the spread of ANS.
“We can’t be at every ramp, every single circumstance, so hopefully some of these recreationists can take the tools that they learn from watercraft inspectors and apply them on their own when they’re out there recreating on their own and do a self-inspection,” said Holen.
The Game and Fish Department is committed to safeguarding our natural resources for future generations to enjoy.
“So we really, really like to keep it that way and keep these resources pristine for a long time,” said Holen.
For more information on Aquatic Nuisance Species, visit gf.nd.gov
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North Dakota
How gas prices have changed in North Dakota in the last week – 7/19/2024
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STACKER — The typically busy summer driving season tends to lead to more demand for gasoline and, in turn, higher prices at the pump. But that hasn’t happened this summer, and analysts aren’t sure of the reason.
“[Drivers] appear to be staying off the road, and the recent scorching heat is possibly to blame. Maybe things will pick up soon,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a statement Thursday, adding that prices could dip even lower.
Prices are several cents above their levels a month ago, but a gallon of gas is still cheaper than it was this same time last summer. The U.S. has been producing a large amount of gasoline to bolster domestic supply, another factor that can push prices downward. The total amount of gasoline in the U.S. supply is slightly above the five-year average, according to Energy Information Administration data.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in North Dakota. Gas prices are as of July 19.
North Dakota by the numbers
– Gas current price: $3.39
– Week change: $0.00 (0.0%)
– Year change: -$0.08 (-2.3%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.80 (6/15/22)
– Diesel current price: $3.65
– Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%)
– Year change: -$0.13 (-3.3%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.62 (6/25/22)
Metros with most expensive gas in North Dakota
#1. Minot: $3.48
#2. Bismarck: $3.48
#3. Grand Forks (ND only): $3.27
#4. Fargo-Moorhead (ND only): $3.24
States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $4.72
#2. Hawaii: $4.70
#3. Washington: $4.27
States with the least expensive gas
#1. Mississippi: $3.00
#2. Louisiana: $3.10
#3. Texas: $3.12
This article originally appeared on Stacker, and was produced and distributed through a partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished pursuant to a CC by NC 4.0 License.
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