NPL Gov signs suffrage law
Standing by his right shoulder is Mrs. Elizabeth Preston Anderson. The young girl (second to the governor’s left) is Bonita Townley, the step-daughter of A. C. Townley, head of the […]
face to face engagement
Understanding our voices are important
At the turn of the 20th century, the Socialist Party established a strong foothold in Minnesota and North Dakota. But the party’s lasting influence is not in the handful of […]
The Solidarity Effect SHOW this Friday with Casey Buchman and Dustin Peyer
listen here: call in 701-478-4959
RUTH BUFFALO: “I don’t have a time limit, sorry.” [video]
As ND State legislative representative Ruth Buffalo was stepping down from her Executive Committee role as Party Secretary, she was a vocal advocate for her replacement and new candidates for […]
Rep. Ruth Buffalo: “Please stay involved!” Help Hold our Legislators Accountable.
THE NONPARTISAN LEAGUE SUPPORTS NORTH DAKOTA REP. RUTH BUFFALO
The Nonpartisan League supports Rep. Ruth Buffalo in her efforts to create a better ND. The Nonpartisan League stands against hatred and bigotry directed towards Rep. Buffalo. We stand […]
SB 2148 ETHICS COMMISSION AT RISK CALL TO ACTION!
March 12th, 2:15, Bismarck State Capitol – Pioneer Room This Tuesday is the first hearing in which the House Ethics Committee, the creators of ‘laundry list’ 1521, will consider SB […]
High Plains Reader: New McCarthyism – North Dakota Style
The new McCarthyism Originaly published February 27th in High Plains Reader by C.S. Hagen BISMARCK – In the most collective state in the union socialism is a dirty word, […]
NORTH DAKOTA CALL TO ACTION: SB 2044 passed in the Senate. After Feb 22 (crossover) — it goes to the House. We must stop it.
Speak out against ALEC intimidation and violation of free speech. SB 2044 passed the Senate today and will be introduced in the House. Write or call ND House Representatives […]
CALL TO ACTION: SENATE MEASURE SB 2148 Appropriations Committee review on Monday. TODAY: EMAIL YOUR SENATORS tell them to advance SB 2148
Ethics just got a major hit. The House committee threw out amendments by Klemin that made a horrific bill tolerable, then sent it out “do pass”. The House bill is […]
ETHICS MEETING #2… CALL TO ACTION! 2PM TODAY
TODAY… EMAIL OR ATTEND! Wednesday, Feb 6th at 2pm – 3:30pm in the Pioneer Room. Can we get even more PRO SB 2148 folks to this meeting #2? It […]
ETHICS MEETING #2… CALL TO ACTION! 2PM TODAY
TODAY… Wednesday, Feb 6th at 2pm – 3:30pm in the Pioneer Room. Can we get even more PRO SB 2148 folks to this meeting #2? It will give new […]
Rep Nelson’s Legislative Success for Disability Rights
The NPL’s Rep. Marvin Nelson’s bill to study and improve access to the Capitol for those with disabilities just passed the House on an 89-2 vote. Read the full text […]
CALL TO ACTION! AT RISK: SCOPE OF STATE ETHICS COMMISSION. MEETING #2
Wednesday, Feb 6th at 2pm – 3:30pm in the Pioneer Room. Can we get even more PRO SB 2148 folks to this meeting #2? It will give new meaning […]
ACT NOW! CHILDCARE FUNDING BILL HB 1540
Representative Ruth Buffalo, NPL member, has shared that House Bill 1540 would remove barriers to joining the workforce for parents. Please support strengthening our families and communities for a stronger […]
LEGISLATIVE FRIDAY ON NORTH DAKOTA’S FREE GAS FLARING
Oil and gas companies are allowed to flare valuable natural gas without paying royalties or taxes. Nothing. North Dakota’s natural gas is PRESENTLY — an oil corporation’s to waste and […]
TODAY! SB 2148 & HB 1521—to create an Ethics Commission
SB 2148 & HB 1521| Senate Ethics Committee | Brynhild Haugland Room | 1/30/19 , Wednesday | 2:00pm The Nonpartisan League endorsed the North Dakotans for Public Integrity’s successful Measure […]
Lagers for Leaguers every Wednesday Feb 6th to April 24th at Ramada Bismarck
TODAY! SB 2148 & HB 1521—to create an Ethics Commission
SB 2148 & HB 1521| Senate Ethics Committee | Brynhild Haugland Room | 1/30/19 , Wednesday | 2:00pm The Nonpartisan League endorsed the North Dakotans for Public Integrity’s successful Measure […]
MAKING WSI BETTER FOR NORTH DAKOTANS
We’re trying to improve WSI. Nonpartisan Leaguer Representative Marvin Nelson’s, HB 1456 is scheduled to be heard Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 8:00 a.m. in the House IBL committee, Peace Garden […]
HB 1507: to Fight Sex Traffic in North Dakota
Nonpartisan Leaguer RepresentativeRuth Buffalo for North Dakota has sponsored a bill to establish an educational training program with a focus on the accurate and prompt identification and reporting of, or […]
Legislative Blitz TODAY beginning Sunrise Monday Morning / Take Action Now
The North Dakota legislative session has a few days of important legislation being contemplated beginning at sunrise today. If you cannot attend the committee hearing in person please […]
BE THERE. MONDAY 9:00AM — SB 2336 to restore the full 6.5% oil extraction tax.
JAN 28 2019 9 AM – 10 AM LEWIS AND CLARK ROOM Senate Finance and Tax Committee Hearing on SB 2336 A hearing on SB 2336 to restore the full […]
Video: Rep Ruth Buffalo & Testimony for HB1313 Creating a Missing and Murdered Native Americans State Database
This 30-minute video is HB1313 introductory committee hearing testimony addressing HB 1313 proposed by Representative Ruth Buffalo surrounding the creation of a state-wide data base for all people specifically to […]
ND Senate bill 2303 (making discrimination against LGBTQ & Gender ID illegal) — just died on Senate floor
Voting is above. ND Senate videos. Sign in (if required) and watch here. http://video.legis.nd.gov/?fbclid=IwAR13gxdEQA0AaWbC8Br-QjgdyUQmA48lXXeYiPK8ZBVbBYdf6qdvPjVaIbQ Job and housing discrimination against LGBTQ and Gender ID – is still legal in North […]
SB 2303: Job & housing discrimination; sexual orientation & gender identity Noon today Senate Chamber voting
ND House and Senate Democratic-NPL Caucus 15 hrs · Bill Introduced to Ensure Civil Rights for LGBT North Dakotans Committee rejects bill with a Do Not Pass recommendation The Senate […]
Legislators Try to Diminish North Dakotan Citizen Ballot Initiative Rights
The Nonpartisan League (NPL) strenuously opposes this affront to Democracy. We encourage all North Dakotans to rally against this attempt to enhance the rights of special interest bought politicians at […]
REDUCE DRUG PRICES House HB 1374 1/22 Wednesday am (part 2) in Industry Business and Labor Committee at Capitol
We have a very pure Nonpartisan League flavored bill coming up Wednesday at 8:00am in front of Industry Business & Labor (IBL) committee on House HB1374. It’s a committee hearing […]
NPL SUPPORT ALERT! Missing and Murdered Indigenous People—North Dakota data collection
HB 1313 | ND State Capitol | Wednesday at 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Nonpartisan Leaguer RepresentativeRuth Buffalo for North Dakota has introduced a bill to include data on missing […]
JANUARY NPL MEETING SUNDAY 8PM “ONLINE” using conferencing app called: “LINE”
Prepare for the meeting: 1.) CREATE AN ACCOUNT USING “LINE”, and 2.) BEFORE THE MEETING BEGINS… LET FOLKS AT NPL KNOW THAT YOU WANT TO ATTEND AND YOUR ACCOUNT NAME. […]
North Dakota Nonpartisan League (NPL) elected an interim Executive Committee
North Dakota Nonpartisan League PRESS RELEASE August 21, 2017 On August 19, 2017, at its meeting in Dickinson, North Dakota, members of the North Dakota Nonpartisan League (NPL) elected an […]
Group seeks Nonpartisan League moniker
Members of the North Dakota Nonpartisan League elected an interim executive committee at a meeting in Dickinson held Saturday. The group adopted and signed a letter requesting that Lloyd Omdahl, […]
Omdahl: Can Nonpartisan League return to fill void?
Lloyd Omdahl, Pierce County Tribune March 31, 2017 *** With a diminishing core of Democrats struggling in an overwhelmingly Republican Legislature, discontent is cropping up over the apparent decline of […]
Turns out ND legislature just leveled last minute blow at union employees at North Dakota NPL’s State Mill and Elevator
By Waylon Hedegaard April 9, 2017, North Dakota AFL-CIO Brothers and sisters, It’s week 14 of the North Dakota State Legislature and I have two important asks of you. Please […]
