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ANOTHER FRAUDULENT CONTRACTOR BANNED
August 20, 2018
The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division sued Joshua James Vance of West Fargo, ND, doing business as JMB Builders, Inc. and JMB Builders, LLC, for violations of the consumer fraud law and contractor licensing laws.
NORTH DAKOTA PREVAILS IN MINNESOTA LAWSUIT AGAIN
August 14, 2018
The seven year battle between North Dakota and the State of Minnesota may now be at an end, with the affirmance of an award of attorney fees imposed against the Minnesota officials named in the suit.
JAG AND LOTTERY GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
August 1, 2018
The Office of Attorney General is now accepting applications for JAG and Lottery Grant funds for 2019. The Application is on the Grants page.
STENEHJEM RESPONSE TO ND SUPREME COURT DECISION
July 30, 2018
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said, “I am very pleased with today’s decision, particularly the Supreme Court’s recognition of the important principles raised in the cross-petition...."
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FREE SPEECH BUFFER ZONE AT POLLING PLACE
August 7, 2018
In order to protect voters from being approached from solicitation for sale or gathering of signatures, the statutory 100 feet free speech buffer zone may be measured from outside any entrance leading into a polling place.
TOWNSHIP HELD SPECIAL MEETING BUT DID NOT POST NOTICE
July 19, 2018
McKenzie Township violated the open meetings law when it held a special meeting but did not provide public notice. The township must amend the minutes to add additional details of the discussions held during the meeting.
FINAL ACTION TAKEN DURING EXECUTIVE SESSION VIOLATED LAW
July 19, 2018
The City of Lincoln violated the law when it took final action during the executive session portion of two special meetings.
EXPIRED RENAISSANCE ZONE DESIGNATION
July 16, 2018
If a city does not apply for an extension of its Renaissance Zone designation, it will expire. Once a Renaissance Zone designation expires, a city may not be approved for a new or reestablished renaissance zone.