Author: Scott Reisenauer

10 Sep

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September 10, 2025A new Attorney General’s Opinion has been issued:Opinion #:        2025-O-12Date Issued:     September 10, 2025   Issued to:          Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care CenterRequest:         1. Whether the Jacobson Memorial Hospital Care Center is a “public entity” subject to the open meetings laws.2. Whether...

04 Sep

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September 4, 2025Media Contact: Ryan Koppy, 701.328.1574BISMARCK, ND - The Powerball jackpot continues its massive climb, reaching $1.7 Billion but a lucky North Dakota Powerball player did hit it big! A $100,000 Powerball with Power Play ticket for Wednesday night’s draw won by matching...

28 Aug

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August 28, 2025Media Contact: Suzie Weigel, 701.328.2210BISMARCK, ND - Statement from the Attorney General, Drew H. Wrigley.“The state laws in question respect the sanctity of private property rights and constitutionally balance the interests of all parties. We have reviewed the Supreme Court's decision and...

11 Aug

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July 11, 2025OPEN RECORDS AND MEETINGS OPINION2025-0-11Date Issued:     July 11, 2025   Issued to:          Pembina County CommissionCITIZEN'S REQUEST FOR OPINIONRobert Flemming requested an opinion from this office under N.D.C.C. § 44-04-21.1 askingwhether the Pembina County Commission violated N.D.C.C. §§ 44-04-20 and 44-04-19.1 byfailing to properly...

13 Jun

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June 11, 2025A new Attorney General’s Opinion has been issued:Opinion #:        2025-L-02Date Issued:     June 11, 2025   Issued to:          Governor Kelly ArmstrongRequest:             Whether the legally operative scope of the Governor’s veto of language in Senate Bill 2014 was constituted by the May 19,...

11 Jun

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June 11, 2025Media Contact: Suzie Weigel, 701.328.2210BISMARCK, ND - A governor's unambiguous, constitutionally required written statement of objections to a vetoed bill or item delineates the language that was vetoed to the extent there is a discrepancy between the governor's statement and any markings...