By Donnell Preskey, Assistant News Director - email
Bismarck, ND -
North Dakotan's should be allowed to keep more of their money since the state has a large surplus.
That's according to Minot Representative Scott Louser.
Louser is proposing an income tax break for two years.
He says it may prove to lawmakers the state doesn't need a personal income tax.
His bill would suspend income tax in 2013 and 2014 -- to at least give the idea a try.
Louser says, "It's big, bold and aggressive. It's big with a cost of $1 billion. It's bold in that addresses the full tax. It's not a reduction in rates, it addresses all five brackets and it does so for two years."
Seven states have no income tax.
Louisiana and Nebraska have recently proposed eliminating income and corporate taxes.
A spokesperson for the Greater North Dakota Chamber opposed the bill, saying the organization would support a plan that also gives corporate tax relief.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:29 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:29:28 GMT
There are no signs of Bismarck's growth slowing down anytime soon. Tonight the public is invited to listen in on the Capitol City's growth management plan. Since the last time the growth plan was updated
There are no signs of Bismarck's growth slowing down anytime soon.
Tonight the public is invited to listen in on the Capitol City's growth management plan.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 23:04:43 GMT
Teachers turn students today and, as it turns out, learn a little something along the way. The Antelope Valley Station has cranked out electricity since the 1980s, and in the process, educated thousands
Teachers turn students today and, as it turns out, learn a little something along the way. The Antelope Valley Station has cranked out electricity since the 1980s, and in the process, educated thousands
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:24:33 GMT
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month. The disorder affects thousands of combat veterans every year, many of whom never seek out help. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs,
The Veterans Affairs Clinic in Fargo has been working on their outreach across the state, they want more soldiers to get screened, but can't force it either.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:46:21 GMT
We all know it's hot outside--but one herd bull decides to take a dip in the pool. This bull got out and fell into the neighbors pool about 24 miles west of Linton. The owners say they walked him over
We all know it's hot outside--but one herd bull decides to take a dip in the pool. This bull got out and fell into the neighbors pool about 24 miles west of Linton. The owners say they walked him over
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:36:42 GMT
Federal budget cuts are about to sting some North Dakotans. More than six-hundred North Dakota National Guard employees face a twenty-percent pay cut for three months. The employees are mostly military
Federal budget cuts are about to sting some North Dakotans. More than six-hundred North Dakota National Guard employees face a twenty-percent pay cut for three months. The employees are mostly military
Call me a lecher but don't call me a crook, an ex-city official at the heart of a sex tape scandal has said in his unusually spirited courtroom defense against corruption charges.
Call me a lecher but don't call me a crook, an ex-city official at the heart of a sex tape scandal has said in his unusually spirited courtroom defense against corruption charges.
The immigration protesters advanced on the news conference, poking signs that read "Do Not Reward Criminals" and "No Amnesty!" over the heads of Republicans who had just finished speaking about finding a civilized...
The immigration protesters advanced on the news conference, poking signs that read "Do Not Reward Criminals" and "No Amnesty!" over the heads of Republicans who had just finished speaking about finding a civilized tone in...
White House-backed immigration legislation is gaining momentum in the Senate, where key lawmakers say they are closing in on a bipartisan compromise to spend tens of billions of dollars stiffening the bill's...
White House-backed immigration legislation is gaining momentum in the Senate, where key lawmakers say they are closing in on a bipartisan compromise to spend tens of billions of dollars stiffening the bill's border...
Farm-state lawmakers are scrambling to win bipartisan votes for a five year, half-trillion dollar farm bill on the House floor this week.
The House voted late Wednesday to delay sweeping food safety rules that would require farmers and food companies to be more vigilant about guarding against contamination.
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North Dakota's Tax Department says eligible consumers have an extra day to request a refund for state taxes that were paid on gasoline and gasohol purchased in 2012.
North Dakota's Tax Department says eligible consumers have an extra day to request a refund for state taxes that were paid on gasoline and gasohol purchased in 2012.
Justin Morneau and Brian Dozier both homered last night as the Minnesota Twins topped the Chicago White Sox 7-4. Kevin Correia improved to 6-4 after earning the victory and Glen Perkins recorded his 18th save in 20 tries....
North Dakota's agriculture commissioner is allowing aerial application of a herbicide to control weeds in cornfields. Commissioner Doug Goehring issued a special local needs registration to Bayer CropScience. That allows...
The incoming president of the North Dakota Board of Higher Education is looking at the change in leadership as a fresh start for the entire university system.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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