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Make plans to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday in ND

2025 is coming to an end and soon will be a year to look back on. Whether it was a good year or not, it is for you to decide. Now we can look ahead to 2026, a year that will mark the 250th birthday or U.S. Semiquincentennial of our nation. This major national celebration will culminate on July 4, 2026, marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed and 250 years of American independence. Events and other activities are being planned across the country, including right here in North Dakota. Celebrations and other activities, including for schools and ...

We wish Merry Christmas to everyone

Christmas is a time to spend with our family and friends, enjoy good food and conversation. Our houses are warm and decorated for the season. There are special treats, a Christmas tree to gather round and packages with ribbons and bows. Christmas today is far different than it was when this part of the country was being settled. During those years a single toy might have cost more than an entire family had to spend for holiday cheer. In the homestead era, the family seldom had a tree at home. They had to travel several miles in the cold to a schoolhouse or a church to see and ...

We stand for American flag in honor

We stand for the flag not to please ourselves, but to honor the 1.2 million American men and women who died for our freedom because of war. When the national anthem plays or the flag passes by during a parade, and you stand at attention and place your hand over your heart, what do you think about? Can you see the rockets’ red glare, bombs bursting in air during the Battle of Fort McHenry? Or five men raising the American flag amid the battle at Iwo Jima? Maybe you see a flag draped casket being carried off a plane by uniformed military personnel. When we salute our flag, we should be ...

Federal policy shifts impact Minot’s most vulnerable

A concerning pattern of federal policy shifts and budget proposals is casting a shadow over essential services that support Minot’s most vulnerable residents — our elderly neighbors, individuals with disabilities and families struggling with poverty. These are not abstract debates unfolding in distant Washington; they are changes with profound, real-world consequences for people in our community. Many of these proposed and emerging policies align with plans detailed in initiatives such as Project 2025, a comprehensive blueprint for restructuring the federal government. Regardless ...

Legislative session delivers for North Dakota

North Dakota’s 69th Legislative Assembly was defined by results. In a session focused on delivering for our citizens, we prioritized tax relief, tax reform, rural infrastructure, education, agriculture, and healthcare — and we did it all while protecting the state’s long-term fiscal health. Historic tax relief with fiscal responsibility This year, we passed the largest property tax relief package in state history. With overwhelming bipartisan support, House Bill 1176 expanded the Primary Residence Property Tax Credit from $500 to up to $1,600 per household—delivering $409 ...

Property tax relief leads wins for citizens

Having served six years in the North Dakota Senate and another six years in Congress, I can say from experience it’s rare to work on tax policy that helps those who need the most relief first, while also providing the greatest relief to those who pay the most taxes. But that’s exactly what was achieved last weekend when lawmakers passed and I signed the landmark property tax relief and reform package in House Bill 1176. From historic property tax relief to meaningful action on education, public safety and infrastructure, this session demonstrated the power of collaboration and ...