The House Industry, Business and Labor Committee voted for a “do-not-pass.” Minot Representative Dan Ruby carried that recommendation to the floor. The vote was 89 to 4 against the measure.
Read moreNorth Dakota Considers Bringing Back Sunday Blue Laws With House Bill 1150
Supporters of the bill argue it preserves family time and encourages rest. Opponents, however, see it as a step backward for the state’s economy and individual freedom.
Read moreAccountability in Action, Dakota Conference Replaces Their President
We are told that the Dakota executive committee and numerous constituents in the Dakota Conference wanted someone “easier to work with”, whatever that means. Other sources indicate that the previous president tended to be “dismissive.”
Read moreDakota Conference Changes Its Bylaws; Distances Itself From General Conference
In lieu of the General Conference doctrinal guidelines, the Dakota Conference retained language in Article II that aligns them with the Mid-America Union and the North American Division.
Read moreNorth Dakota Sunday Law Repeal Passes State House
In late January, on a 56-35 vote, the North Dakota House approved a measure to end the state’s Sunday-closing laws, called "blue laws.”
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