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GOVERNOR’S VETO AUTHORITY
June 19, 2017
The Governor has the power to veto parts in an appropriation bill that are related to the vetoed appropriation as long as the bill can stand as workable legislation.
STENEHJEM JOINS ATTORNEYS GENERAL NATIONWIDE IN INVESTIGATING OPIOID MARKETING PRACTICES
June 16, 2017
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem is working with a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General across the country in an ongoing investigation to evaluate whether manufacturers have engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing and sale of opioids.
SWEEPSTAKES SCAMS STILL FINDING VICTIMS
June 14, 2017
Stenehjem: Elderly North Dakotans Particularly Vulnerable
In the last twelve months, elderly North Dakotans have reported losses of more than $366,000 to sweepstake scams. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said the victims all believed they had won a valuable prize in a sweepstake but had to pay assorted fees and taxes before the prize could be released to them.
UPGRADING A CLASS 2 CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSE
June 8, 2017
A Class 2 license holder now can upgrade to a Class 1 license by completing the additional testing requirements. Find more information in the Concealed Weapon License section.
FALLEN OFFICERS REMEMBERED DURING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
May 12, 2017
Next week is National Police Week and North Dakota’s fallen law enforcement officers will be remembered and honored during public events at the state capitol and in local communities across the state.
EMAIL TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS VIOLATED LAW
May 12, 2017
The Cass County Commission violated the open meetings law when it provided tacit approval for a decision of the Chair and Vice Chair via email on a matter of public business. 2017-O-04
PERSONNEL ISSUES AND JOB PERFORMANCE ARE PUBLIC MATTERS
May 12, 2017
Personnel issues and job performance are not protected under the open meetings law. The Devils Lake City Commission violated the law when it held a closed executive session to discuss personnel issues and job performance and duties of the city’s police department and staff. 2017-O-03
INFORMATION GATHERING IS SUBJECT TO OPEN MEETINGS LAW
May 12, 2017
All stages of the decision-making process are subject to the open meetings law, including information gathering. The Glen Ullin City Council violated the law when a quorum of city council members met informally with a sales representative to obtain information about equipment rental rates and purchase options, without providing public notice. 2017-O-02