North Dakota
North Dakota Senate passes bill seeking to bar foreign governments from buying ag land in state
BISMARCK – A invoice looking for to bar overseas governments and companies they management from buying, buying or holding any curiosity in agricultural land in North Dakota has handed the state Senate in a 47-0 vote.
If it turns into regulation, laws in Home Invoice 1135 wouldn’t have an effect on land held by a overseas authorities earlier than July 1, 2023. The invoice already
handed the Home
in a 93-0 vote. On March 30 the invoice acquired a 6-0 “do cross” advice from the Senate Power and Pure Assets Committee.
Earlier than the ultimate vote, an modification to the invoice was handed so the prohibition on possession of agricultural land wouldn’t apply to land that’s used for “agriculture analysis and improvement or experimental functions, together with testing, creating or producing crop manufacturing inputs, together with seed, fertilizer, pesticides, soil amendments, vegetation or biologicals.”
One other modification to the invoice makes an exception for the acquisition of agricultural land or an curiosity in agricultural land that’s positioned inside the state and isn’t greater than 160 acres.
Different amendments which have been made to the invoice because it was launched present that “overseas governmental curiosity in agricultural land” consists of the acquisition, acquisition or possession of any absolute or certified possession of land by a overseas authorities, however doesn’t embody a leasehold curiosity.
A “overseas authorities,” as listed within the invoice, doesn’t embody the federal government of america or its states, territories or possessions or the federal government of Canada or its provinces or territories.
Further payments associated to overseas entities buying or investing in agricultural land within the state have additionally made their means by way of the Legislature, although not all have survived.
Home Invoice 1356, which sought to create a state agricultural overseas funding evaluate board, failed 90-3.
Home Invoice 1503, which sought to ban overseas possession of actual property in North Dakota, handed the Home 93-0 on Feb. 21, however
failed 45-2 throughout a Senate ground
vote on March 20 as a result of the invoice is much like
Senate Invoice 2371
, which focuses on overseas adversaries and would prohibit county commissions and metropolis councils from establishing improvement agreements with entities deemed “overseas adversaries” of america.
A number of of the payments come within the wake of the now-abandoned Fufeng corn mill undertaking in Grand Forks. Rep. Larry Klemin, R-Bismarck, the sponsor of Home Invoice 1135, advised Discussion board Information Service in a
earlier interview
that he determined to sponsor the invoice after a number of constituents raised considerations about Fufeng’s Chinese language ties.
Equally, Sen. Bob Paulson, R-Minot, who launched Senate Invoice 2371, stated the invoice was prompted by the Fufeng undertaking.
After a 12 months of discussing the undertaking and dealing to maneuver it ahead, the Metropolis Council voted in opposition to persevering with with the Fufeng proposal after the Air Drive declared it a risk to nationwide safety.
The
Division of the U.S. Air Drive
made its declaration in January.
Senate Invoice 2371 continues to be making its means by way of the Legislature is being heard within the Home Agriculture Committee.
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.
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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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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