North Dakota
Letter: North Dakota legislators need to check this ‘We know what’s best for you’ attitude
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North Dakota lawmakers are racing in direction of the half-way mark of the present legislative session in Bismarck. What they name the “crossover.”
That’s the level of the session the place each invoice and determination should have been handed or defeated in the home of origin. Within the second half of the 80-day session, the Home will take up all Senate payments that had been handed, and the Senate will take up all Home payments that had been handed and the method begins over once more.
There have been many ridiculous payments come up this session. Fairly frankly, as they do every session. Too many to call individually. Many legislators appear to have the mindset that they know what’s finest for the individuals of our state.
These of you who know me know that it takes so much for me to criticize something or anybody. Nevertheless, the payments that may ban sure books and would forbid the COVID-19 vaccine from being administered in North Dakota are simply the ideas of the iceberg.
For the document, I’m acquainted with a number of North Dakota’s present legislators. It ought to be famous that I’m not aiming this criticism in direction of anyone specific legislator or legislators. I’m hopeful that these individuals can settle for what I intend as constructive criticism and know I am not referring to them personally in anyway. They have been entrusted by their constituents to symbolize them as finest as they’ll.
I understand that because the Legislature solely convenes each different 12 months; that there can be any variety of topics that may come up for dialogue. As a citizen Legislature, the entire members are very half time, and practically all of them have full-time careers and jobs outdoors of their legislative duties. I understand that the Legislature is about up as to the place most something conceivable will be proposed as a invoice, which is able to get a full vetting and consideration.
However, sufficient of this “We all know what’s finest for you” angle amongst legislators! I hope Gov. Doug Burgum is able to wield his veto on a few of these ridiculous payments in the event that they go in each homes and go to the governor for approval or rejection by veto. A few of what is going on on this session is making North Dakota look ridiculous to the remainder of our nation.
Because of this we’d like a setup like South Dakota, the place payments cross over and are taken up instantly by the opposite home, relatively than ready for the “crossover recess.” This fashion, the governor can think about many of the payments that go whereas the Legislature remains to be in session. As a result of, if he vetoes a invoice after a session adjourns sine die, lawmakers cannot think about an override.
Olson, of Fargo, is an occasional contributor to The Discussion board’s commentary and opinion pages. E-mail him at:
rickolson@midco.internet
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This letter doesn’t essentially replicate the opinion of The Discussion board’s editorial board nor Discussion board possession.
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North Dakota
Letter: ND senators should support AADAPT Act
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Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating condition that affects millions of Americans, both directly and indirectly, by placing an enormous emotional and financial burden on individuals and families. This is particularly hard for those of us who live in states like North Dakota, where needed services may be a long drive away.
I know firsthand how Alzheimer’s greatly affected our family when my grandfather was diagnosed. He was my hero and to watch his memory of my family and myself slowly deteriorate was the hardest thing. To honor his legacy, I served as an Alzheimer’s board member for the MN-ND Chapter of Alzheimer’s for six years. My fight however isn’t over, I will continue to advocate and serve as a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Association the rest of my life. I fight to find a cure for this disease that that took my grandfather and has impacted so many families in North Dakota.
Unfortunately for many people, it often takes a long time to get a diagnosis of dementia, as many primary care providers do not receive enough training. In fact, nearly half of doctors say they are uncomfortable making a diagnosis. This is a particular problem for those of us in rural America where it can be hard to get a second opinion.
That is why I am asking Senators Cramer and Hoeven to cosponsor the AADAPT Act (S. 4276) to help fund needed training for care providers to better understand detection, diagnosis, care, and treatment, and importantly, allow the program to expand its reach in rural and underserved communities.
If your loved one is diagnosed with dementia, The Alzheimer’s Association MN-ND offers free classes on Alzheimer’s and dementia, and support groups for people impacted. Visit alz.org/mnnd or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 for support.
North Dakota
Photos from the First Day of the 3rd Annual North Dakota Renaissance Faire
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The 3rd Annual Original North Dakota Renaissance Faire opened on Saturday, June 15 at the North Dakota Horse Park. Upcoming event dates are June 22-23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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North Dakota
Chargers Quarterback, Easton Stick hosting Quarterback Camp at North Dakota State University
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FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – Some of the best young quarterbacks around will be making their way to NDSU to show off their skills and also become better.
Current Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback, Easton Stick is hosting a football camp for 50 players from 9th grade to college on Wednesday, June 19th, from 9 am to 5 pm at North Dakota State University.
During his time at North Dakota State University, Stick achieved an impressive 49-3 record as a starter, the most wins by a starting quarterback in Football Championship Subdivision history.
Stick was drafted in the fifth round in the 2019 draft by the Chargers. He recently re-signed with the team on a one-year deal in March.
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