North Dakota
Lawmakers advance pronoun bill
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BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Who would’ve thought one thing so simple as pronouns may very well be the supply of a lot division amongst North Dakota’s lawmakers?
“It’s one other week within the Legislative Session and we’ve one other invoice that’s telling sure those that they’ve worth or don’t have worth in our state,” stated Consultant Josh Boschee, D-Fargo.
“This protects all kids. This additionally upholds parental rights and due to this fact parental confidence that their little one is protected at college,” stated Consultant Lori VanWinkle, R-Minot.
The Home of Representatives voted to advance SB 2231, which might prohibit public faculties and state companies from requiring the utilization of pronouns that don’t correspond to a person’s intercourse assigned at beginning.
“This can be a again to the fundamentals invoice. We’re returning to the required constitutional obligation as lawmakers relating to schooling. Academics are additionally in a position to relaxation with aid that they solely want to recollect one identify and a set of traditionally acknowledged organic pronouns,” stated Consultant Lori VanWinkle, R-Minot.
However some lawmakers really feel SB 2231 endangers kids, particularly trans kids, quite than protects them.
“The actual threats to kids are poverty, starvation, lack of healthcare, gun violence, bigotry, social pressures, psychological well being, and payments like these,” stated Consultant Mary Schneider, D-Fargo.
These in assist say this can be a urgent problem in faculties.
“If that instructor makes a mistake and doesn’t name somebody by the appropriate pronoun, are they someway topic to self-discipline? That is simply widespread sense. It truly is saying, neither is required nor prohibited,” stated Consultant SuAnn Olson, R-Baldwin.
The invoice doesn’t embody a legal penalty. So, these opposed say it’s merely a sign to LGBTQ college students, they usually’re hoping to see the chamber change course.
“We will ship a sign to North Dakotans saying, ‘we could not perceive you, we could not agree with you, however on the similar time, we’re going to let the lecturers in your classroom, who simply need you to achieve success, deal with you the way you wish to be handled,’” stated Consultant Boschee.
It handed by a vote of 60-32. The invoice was handed by each the Home and the Senate. Not like a number of the different trans-related payments, this one didn’t move with a veto-proof majority within the Home. Governor Burgum hasn’t indicated how he’ll act on it, if in any respect.
Copyright 2023 KVLY. All rights reserved.
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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.
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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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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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