State lawmakers in North Dakota have passed a bill that would allow a range of government employees—including public school teachers—to ignore the preferred pronouns of transgender students or work colleagues. The bill (pdf), which cleared the state Senate on Thursday on a 40–6 vote, now heads to Republican Gov. Doug Burgum’s desk for consideration. The measure…
North Dakota Adopts Bill Letting Teachers Ignore Students’ Preferred Pronouns
New North Dakota Law Keeps Sex-Specific Bathrooms for People of That Sex
April 26, 2023
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North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has signed into law a bill that keeps access to bathrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms to people of the facility’s designated sex, no matter their preferred gender. The restriction applies to dorms at state-run colleges and universities, prisons, and correctional facilities for youths and adults. Those who wish to…
North Dakota Bans Abortions in Most Cases After 6 Weeks
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed a new law on Monday banning abortions in most cases, including rape or incest, after six weeks of pregnancy. The law is among the strictest in the country. The legislation only permits abortions within those first six weeks in cases of rape, incest, or medical emergencies. “This bill clarifies…
North Dakota Enacts Law Banning Sex Change Surgery, Puberty Blockers for Minors
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday signed into law an emergency measure banning gender reassignment surgeries for minors. The bill, known as HB 1254, creates and enacts a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code. It bans certain medical practices on minors commonly used in the treatment of gender dysphoria and provides a penalty for…
IN-DEPTH: Controversial mRNA Technology Now Targeting Livestock
At least five states have introduced bills restricting the use of controversial mRNA technology or gene therapies in livestock or demand full disclosure to consumers on product packaging. The states considering legislation include North Dakota, Tennessee, Arizona, Idaho, and Missouri. Idaho House Bill 154 would make it a misdemeanor offense for anyone who provides or…
Train Carrying Hazardous Materials Falls Off Tracks, Sends Dozens of Cars Toppling: Officials
A70-car train carrying hazardous materials derailed in North Dakota, officials said Monday. The train derailed at around 1 a.m. on Monday about 2 miles from Wyndmere in Richland County, sheriff’s officials told local media outlets. No deaths injuries were reported, officials said. Of the 70 cars, some 31 derailed off the tracks, officials said. Some…
Proposed Texas Legislation Banning Chinese Land Purchases Softened Amid Criticism
March 6, 2023
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A Texas bill aiming to ban citizens and entities from China and three other countries from buying property in the state has been softened following opposition from critics and some state Democrats. Senate Bill 147 (pdf), authored by Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, would ban citizens, companies, and government entities from China, Iran, North Korea,…
Texas Proposal to Ban Chinese Land Purchases Softened Amid Criticism
March 6, 2023
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Legislation in Texas that would ban citizens and entities from China and three other countries from buying property in the state has been softened in response to opposition from critics and some state Democrats. Senate Bill 147 (pdf), authored by Republican state Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, would ban citizens, companies, and government entities from China, Iran,…
Chinese Company Cleared to Own 370 Acres Near US Air Base
December 28, 2022
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Originally published by Gatestone Institute Commentary The Biden administration just cleared a Chinese company to own 370 acres of land within 12 miles of Grand Forks Air Force Base in Grand Forks, North Dakota. As a result, China will be able to use a proposed $700 million corn milling plant on the site to spy on military…
North Dakota Judge Upholds Temporary Block on Abortion Ban
A North Dakota judge on Monday stuck to his previous ruling to temporarily put a hold on the state’s abortion ban while a legal challenge plays out. After Burleigh County District Judge Bruce Romanick blocked the state’s trigger law abortion ban in July, North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley last month took the case to the state…
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