Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden administration rule to limit flaring of gas at oil wells

September 15, 2024

BISMARCK (AP) — A federal judge in North Dakota has temporarily blocked a new Biden administration rule aimed at reducing the venting and flaring of natural gas at oil wells. “At this preliminary stage, the plaintiffs have shown they are likely to succeed on the merits of their claim the ...

Judge strikes down ND's abortion ban, rules that access is protected

September 13, 2024

BISMARCK (AP) — A state judge struck down North Dakota's abortion ban Thursday, declaring that broad guarantees of personal liberty in the constitution of his conservative, Republican-dominated state create a fundamental right to abortion before a fetus is viable. The state's GOP attorney ...