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North Dakota bill would require schools, governing body to host Pledge of Allegiance recitation
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BISMARCK — A North Dakota lawmaker has proposed a invoice that might make
faculties and authorities boards
host a voluntary recitation for the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck, launched Home Invoice 1120 this week. The proposed laws would require that college districts permit the Pledge of Allegiance to be stated firstly of every college day.
I feel it should profit all of individuals of the US and North Dakota as a result of it should convey us again to a baseline of loving our nation.
North Dakota state Rep. Pat Heinert, R-Bismarck
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The North Dakota Legislature handed a legislation in 2021 that offers faculties the authority to say the pledge. This invoice would substitute “could” authorize with “shall.”
Any public governing physique, together with college boards, county commissions, metropolis councils and the state industrial fee, additionally must begin their conferences with the Pledge of Allegiance.
“I feel it should profit all of individuals of the US and North Dakota as a result of it should convey us again to a baseline of loving our nation,” Heinert stated. “The Pledge of Allegiance is a gatherer of people that consider in what we stand for as a rustic and as a state.”
Nobody can be required to say the pledge. Language within the invoice says it offers elected officers “the chance to take part in a voluntary recitation” of the pledge.
“We wished to require it, however we will’t as a result of there’s a Supreme Court docket ruling out of some japanese state,” Heinert stated. “What it does is give them the chance to do it, nevertheless it encourages them to do it earlier than any authorities assembly.”
Within the 1943 case of West Virginia State Board of Training v. Barnette, the U.S. Supreme Court docket dominated faculties can’t pressure kids in public faculties to salute the American flag or say the Pledge of Allegiance.
North Dakota legislation additionally says “a scholar is probably not required to recite the pledge.”
The invoice comes after the Fargo Public Faculty Board voted on Aug. 9 to cease saying the Pledge of Allegiance. The transfer sparked a public outcry each domestically and nationally.
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum additionally chimed in by saying he wished to assist craft a invoice that might give elected officers and college students the “alternative to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and specific help for the American beliefs upon which our nation was based.” Heinert was one among 4 legislators who agreed to collaborate with Burgum’s workplace to draft the laws.
After receiving threatening messages, Fargo college board members voted 8-1 throughout an Aug. 18 particular assembly to renew saying the pledge.
Heinert stated the Fargo controversy didn’t affect his choice to introduce his invoice.
“I used to be already enthusiastic about it previous to that,” he stated.
Burgum spokesman Mike Nowatzki confirmed his workplace labored with Heinert on the idea of the invoice. The governor typically does not touch upon payments earlier than they attain his desk, Nowatzki stated.
“That being stated, as from our emails exchanged in August, he has been clear in his place that college students in public faculties, together with elected governing our bodies and people who attend their conferences, ought to have the chance to recite the Pledge of Allegiance,” Nowatzki stated.
Heinert stated he feels the invoice will garner quite a lot of help, including it has already attracted quite a lot of consideration.
“I’m assuming it will cross and cross fairly solidly,” he stated.
When requested how the invoice can be enforced and what would occur if a governing board or college doesn’t give board members, academics or college students the chance to say the pledge, Heinert stated all of the state possible might do is challenge a sanction that asks the legislation be adopted.
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United Liberian Association of North Dakota to celebrate Liberia Independence Day
Fargo — “We have been in the Fargo Moorhead area, you know, most of the time. You know the community. You know our host. They don’t see us. You know, very often. we want to ensure that, you know, we showcase, you know, the number of people, the Liberian people, that live here,” said Zlandorper Behyee, Treasurer of ULAND.
The United Liberian Association of North Dakota is celebrating Liberia Independence Day in Fargo for the 15th year, and organizers say instead of a hosting it in a community hall, they’re bringing the festivities outdoors.
“We’re looking at unity, coming together, bringing our community together, recognition and also diversity within our community where we live,” said ULAND President Ebenezer Saye.
Liberia was the first nation on the African continent to gain its independence from the U.S. on July 26, 1847.
Starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, the organization will host a soccer game for boys and girls at the Pepsi Soccer Complex in north Fargo.
At 5 p.m., there will be a formal program with city officials.
Throughout the festivities, organizers say there will be African music, food, and traditions.
My name is Anne Sara, better known as Sara.
I was born an only child in Port-au-prince, Haiti and moved to the U.S at the age of 2.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is where I was raised.
After graduating with my bachelor degree at Albright College, I moved to Florida to continue my studies.
WDAY is the reason why I moved to North Dakota.
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North Dakota State Fair kicks off Friday
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MINOT, N.D. (Valley News Live) – The 2024 North Dakota State Fair opens on Friday, July 19, and runs through July 27 with a lineup packed full of entertainment, rides, and family fun.
Fair organizers say the Grandstand Showpass is your ticket to some hot acts in the country music scene, such as Lainey Wilson, Sawyer Brown, Turnpike Troubadours, and Thomas Rhett, along with a demolition derby and the MHA Indian Horse Relay. You can catch all of the acts with the Showpass for $130.
Single ticket shows are also available, including Mötley Crüe with special guest White Reaper, Machine Gun Kelly with Shaboozey opening the show, and hip-hop icon Lil Wayne.
Tickets are available for $85 for Mötley Crüe, $75 for Machine Gun Kelly, and $65 for Lil Wayne, with both standing room and reserved seating options available.
A season gate pass for all nine days at the fair costs $25. You get tickets online by using the “TICKETS” link at www.ndstatefair.com
It’s the 59th year of the North Dakota State Fair tradition in Minot. Fair officials say they drawing over 300,000 visitors annually.
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North Dakota delegates react to former President Trump’s RNC speech
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MILWAUKEE (KFYR/KMOT) – The Republican National Convention wrapped up on Thursday with former President Donald Trump accepting the Republican nomination for president.
We got the chance Thursday night to speak with members of the North Dakota delegation. When we spoke to the delegates, they talked about the enthusiasm that former President Trump brought onto the stage just a week after that assassination attempt on his life.
“Well, it was exciting. He told his story in a very frank way. And it sounds like a very unique way he’s done. It’s not like he’s going to tell it that way again,” said Ben Koppelman, delegate.
“His message was amazing is we just got to make this country great again and get back to what we’re good at working hard drilling for oil, just making America great again,” said Mary Graner, delegate.
“Well, it was longer than I thought it was going to be for sure. But, you know, he gets portrayed as the guy that sows division, and he did just the opposite,” said Scott Louser, delegate.
“Amazing. I mean, breathtaking. It was so awesome. You just felt full of hope and gratitude and promise for our country,” said Wendi Baggaley, delegate.
We spoke with more of our delegates about a whole range of topics, and we will have more follow-ups in the coming days.
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