By Donnell Preskey, Assistant News Director - email
Who can challenge the Board of Higher Education on policies it approves?
Right now, nobody.
Representative Andy Maragos is proposing changing the constitution so that any vote of the state board of higher ed may be referred to voters for their approval or rejection.
Maragos says the filing of a petition suspends the action in question pending the results of the vote.
An action of the state board of higher education which is rejected by voters would be void immediately.
(Rep. Andy Maragos / (R) Minot) "If they find the policy so outrageous and against their own feeling, that they should be able to put it on the ballot and decide for themselves whether they agree or disagree with the board of education. Right now they can not do that."
The resolution needs the legislature's approval to be put on the statewide ballot in 2014.
North Dakota has some of the nicest trails in the state. And those who take advantage of them came together at the 2nd Annual North Dakota Trails Conference. The group is talking ideas and opportunities
North Dakota has some of the nicest trails in the state. And those who take advantage of them came together at the 2nd Annual North Dakota Trails Conference. The group is talking ideas and opportunities
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:25 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:25:01 GMT
Kids get the opportunity to play with their food. This month a new program called "Social Connection," is giving kids the chance to get involved with their community and spend time outdoors. This week's
Kids get the opportunity to play with their food.
This month a new program called "Social Connection," is giving kids the chance to get involved with their community and spend time outdoors.
Face to face communication technology has grown throughout the years. And another group will benefit from its use. A new Military Family Contact program is being launched. Thirty-eight libraries in
Face to face communication technology has grown throughout the years. And another group will benefit from its use. A new Military Family Contact program is being launched. Thirty-eight libraries in
Wednesday, June 19 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 16:37:17 GMT
After more than 1/2 a century the 4-H camp near Washburn is getting a make-over. This session lawmakers approved almost $1 million to renovate the 4-H Camp. Those state funds will be matched with $950,000
After more than 1/2 a century the 4-H camp near Washburn is getting a make-over. This session lawmakers approved almost $1 million to renovate the 4-H Camp. Those state funds will be matched with $950,000
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:50 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:50:47 GMT
Dickinson police say there has been a confirmed sighting of a missing teen in Bismarck. 15-year-old Edward Martin Stubbs is not believed to be in danger. He moved to Dickinson from Texas to work with
Dickinson police say there has been a confirmed sighting of a missing teen in Bismarck. 15-year-old Edward Martin Stubbs is not believed to be in danger. He moved to Dickinson from Texas to work with
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An eastern Montana prosecutor says he opposes attempts to declare one of the suspects in the killing of a Sidney teacher ineligible for the death penalty.
An eastern Montana prosecutor says he opposes attempts to declare one of the suspects in the killing of a Sidney teacher ineligible for the death penalty.
A North Dakota judge ruled Wednesday that he will allow a new lawsuit onto a challenge of a 2011 abortion law that he already has called unconstitutional.
A North Dakota judge ruled Wednesday that he will allow a new lawsuit onto a challenge of a 2011 abortion law that he already has called unconstitutional.
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.
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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