Artificial intelligence used for political purposes would require a disclaimer under a bill proposed in the North Dakota Legislature. The House Government and Veterans Affairs Committee held a hearing Friday on House Bill 1167 that would require a “prominent disclaimer” on any political communication or political advertisement created wholly or in part by artificial intelligence

Senate Bill 2142 bill would make funding for rural road projects permanently available by diverting vehicle taxes to create an $86 million Township Road and Bridge Sustainability Fund.

Right now, many small towns in North Dakota are in a tough spot trying to pay for necessary projects. So, Fargo senator Tim Mathern is proposing an idea to put millions of dollars into an endowment fund that could be given to small towns that need upgrades and repairs.

Several landowners and hunters testified that restrictions by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department are an overreaction to the threat of chronic-wasting disease, or CWD, to deer in the state. Matt Seykora of Bottineau is in an area with baiting restrictions because of a CWD detection. He testified in favor of a similar bill that failed in 2023.

An electronic pull tab machine, right, sits next to a prototype voucher redemption machine in the training center of the gaming division, part of the Office of the North Dakota Attorney General on Feb.

While supporters say the state constitution is "sacred" and should be more difficult to change, opponents say imposing a minimum 60% voter approval rate limits the power of the people.

North Dakota lawmakers chose not to ban the plant-based substance kratom, but one lawmaker indicated a bill to regulate the substance is in the works.

Boisvert, the Hawks' 18th overall pick last summer, leads North Dakota in scoring with 18 points in 21 games entering Friday, demonstrating his confidence and scoring touch.

North Dakota officials have threatened to sue the federal Environmental Protection Agency for not taking action on an application that would allow the state to independently regulate coal waste.

The Department of Commerce estimates that North Dakota will reach a population of just over 830,000 by 2030 and over 890,000 by 2040.

I’ve said for years how nature is not rated “G.” Even in a winter like last year with little snow, warmer than normal temperatures, deer and pheasants died. Sometimes I get frustrated trying to explain to people who understand that their pet cats and dogs won’t live forever that neither do wild animals.

North Dakota is in a unique position to use its oil wealth to eventually end property taxes on people's homes under a plan from new Gov. Kelly Armstrong.