North Dakota
Burgum signs bill benefiting active duty, Guard and Reserve by exempting military pay from income tax
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BISMARCK, N.D. – As a part of ongoing efforts to make North Dakota essentially the most military-friendly state within the nation, Gov. Doug Burgum as we speak signed a invoice that exempts army pay from state earnings tax for energetic responsibility, Nationwide Guard and Reserve members, constructing on laws signed in 2019 that exempts army retirement pay.
The adjutant normal of the North Dakota Nationwide Guard, Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, and the prime sponsor of Senate Invoice 2293, state Sen. Scott Meyer of Grand Forks, have been amongst those that joined Burgum for a invoice signing ceremony within the Black Hawk helicopter hangar on the North Dakota Military Nationwide Guard’s Aviation Assist Facility in south Bismarck.
Statewide, SB 2293 is estimated to scale back North Dakota service members’ earnings taxes by $4 million within the 2023-25 biennium. Navy pay encompasses all federal pay for coaching, schooling, mobilization and bonuses in addition to state pay when referred to as to assist an emergency on state energetic responsibility.
“By becoming a member of the roughly 20 states that don’t tax army earnings, North Dakota is recognizing the sacrifice of army service and constructing on the momentum of our ongoing efforts to make ours essentially the most military-friendly state within the nation,” Burgum mentioned. “We’re grateful to the legislators, Nationwide Guard officers, army supporters and everybody else who advocated for this essential tax aid.”
Presently, 12 states totally exempt army earnings from state earnings tax, together with Minnesota, and 14 states partially exempt it, in line with testimony on the invoice. 9 states haven’t any earnings tax, together with South Dakota. In consequence, army service members usually select a state with exemptions for army pay or no earnings tax as their official state of residence.
“This coverage will help our energetic responsibility members and their households once they resolve the place to set their state residency, it’ll help our Nationwide Guard with recruiting efforts, and it’ll help workforce growth by veterans filling job openings as soon as they separate from the army,” Meyer mentioned. “The passage of SB 2293 continues to indicate that North Dakota is a pacesetter in offering high quality of life alternatives for our service members. They’ve earned it.”
North Dakota at the moment has about 5,500 Guard and Reserve members and almost 7,300 energetic responsibility service members primarily on the Grand Forks Air Drive Base and Minot Air Drive Base, in line with the Division of Protection.
“This historic invoice clearly demonstrates the nice regard for our army by our state elected leaders,” Dohrmann mentioned. “I’m appreciative of the Governor and our legislators who supported this and different payments that instantly profit Nationwide Guard members and their households.”
The invoice handed the Home 89-3 and the Senate 40-4. Invoice co-sponsors have been Sen. Jordan Kannianen and Reps. Jason Dockter, Craig Headland, Mike Nathe and Steve Vetter.
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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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