By Donnell Preskey, Assistant News Director - email
Bismarck, ND -
It's a tax break that would affect every North Dakotan.
Senator George Sinner of Fargo proposes the state eliminate the sales tax on clothing.
Sinner says $40 million is generated from the tax on clothing.
He says the state can do without that money and the savings will benefit all residents.
While the idea has been pitched before, Sinner says now is the time to adopt it.
"Our Governor and republicans are proposing $25 million in corporate tax relief. 82% of which goes out of state corporations. Can you tell me you'd rather see that go to Walmart or to our own people? I think the answer is very clear. We need that money to stay in North Dakota," says Sinner.
Minnesota currently has no sales tax on clothing.
However, Minnesota lawmakers are considering adopting the sales tax because of that state's budget problems.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:40:07 GMT
Nearly six months ago North Dakota lost two soldiers in Afghanistan. Sgt. First Class Darren Linde and Specialist Tyler Orgaard were killed last December when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle. Tonight
Sgt. First Class Darren Linde and Specialist Tyler Orgaard were killed last December when a roadside bomb detonated near their vehicle.
Tonight family and friends are remembering those soldiers as their names are placed on the Fallen Soldiers Memorial.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:59:11 GMT
North Dakota's Amber Alert Plan was put to the test today. Each year, the Department of Emergency Services simulates a child gone missing in North Dakota. The goal is to ensure coordination with local
North Dakota's Amber Alert Plan was put to the test today. Each year, the Department of Emergency Services simulates a child gone missing in North Dakota. The goal is to ensure coordination with local
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:54:57 GMT
A new transportation head steps into the driver's seat. Governor Jack Dalrymple appoints Grant Levi as the Director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation. He has more than 30 years with
A new transportation head steps into the driver's seat. Governor Jack Dalrymple appoints Grant Levi as the Director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation. He has more than 30 years with
Celebrate the western way of life at the annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering this weekend in Medora. Gathering founder, Bill Lowman explains how it came to be, and the highlights of this weekend's e
Celebrate the western way of life at the annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering this weekend in Medora. Gathering founder, Bill Lowman explains how it came to be, and the highlights of this weekend's e
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:40:44 GMT
As school winds down many students prepare to say goodbye for the summer, but one senior at Mandan High School has already left a huge mark in his community. If you know Michael Kaip, you know he loves
Born with cerebral palsy, Michael Kaip is the founder of Dreams in Motion, an organization that allows athletes of all abilities to compete in all sports.
The United States and Israel are raising hopes for a restart of the Middle East peace process after more than four years of hardly any talks.
The United States and Israel raised hopes Thursday for a restart of the Middle East peace process, despite little tangible progress so far from U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's two-month-old effort to get Israelis...
Malaysian authorities detained two anti-government figures and charged a student activist with sedition Thursday, raising political tensions after recent national elections triggered claims of fraud.
Malaysian authorities detained three anti-government figures, charged a student activist with sedition and seized hundreds of opposition newspapers Thursday, raising political tensions after recent national elections...
Contraception coverage by for-profit companies faces a prominent test in Denver.
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage...
Two hundred American former prisoners of war who were taken captive during the Vietnam War are arriving in Southern California to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their release.
U.S. Navy Lt. Mike McGrath was just 27 years old, with a wife and two toddler sons in the U.S., when he was shot down and taken prisoner on his 179th bombing mission during the Vietnam War.
House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama.
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Evan Gattis hit a grand slam yesterday to lead the Atlanta Braves past the Minnesota Twins 8-3. B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered as the Braves stretched their winning streak to six games. Vance Worley gave up eight...
More than a thousand people have evacuated their homes in northeastern North Dakota as rain-fed floodwaters threaten a dam on the Tongue River. Officials have been working to shore up the Renwick Dam west of Cavalier, 85...
A Linderwood man has been arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after walking around naked and then breaking out a patrol car window and escaping after an officer arrested him.
A Linderwood man has been arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after walking around naked and then breaking out a patrol car window and escaping after an officer arrested him.
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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