Karla Rose Hanson

The ND House defeated 2 bills prompted by parents who feel that schools aren't listening to concerns about issues like pronoun usage & bathroom policies. Opponents said processes already exist for transparency & concerns.

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Join us tomorrow at 10 am at Roosevelt Elementary School for our next legislative forum! We'll share a few updates and take your questions.
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It was a fairly quiet week at the ND Legislature. In this week's legislative update, Rep. Austin Foss, Sen. Josh Boschee
& I share a few notable actions -> on public broadcasting, blackout license plates + proposed constitutional amendments.

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ND is considering personhood legislation, an extreme anti-abortion bill that would also impact IVF & miscarriage management. The hearing is Wed am. ND health care providers, ND families & I will testify against the bill, urging the committee to vote no and keep politicians out of doctors' offices.

Here is Team North Fargo's weekly recap of happenings at the ND Legislature! We share news about reproductive health care bills, resolutions galore, and taxes!

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A resolution for ND to "recognize the Kingship of Jesus Christ" and a resolution urging the US Supreme Court to end marriage equality... These are the priorities of the far-right Republicans in the ND Legislature. 🙄 Good grief.

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January 28, 2025 During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump distanced himself from Project 2025, a plan for a second Trump term prepared by a number of right-wing institutions led by the Heritage Foundation.

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North Dakota House advances bill requiring school cellphone policy • North Dakota Monitor North Dakota school districts would be required to develop a cellphone policy but retain control over what is in that policy under a bill passed Monday by the House.

The ND Legislature is considering several bills regarding cell phone use in K12 classrooms. Yesterday, the ND House approved a bill requiring schools to develop a cell phone policy - so there is local control versus a one-size-fits-all approach.
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In this week's District 44 legislative update, Sen. Josh Boschee provides an in-depth look at our efforts to address homelessness + housing affordability.

And Team North Fargo has its 1st legislative forum of the session at 10 am Sat at Northport Library. See you then!

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The bill would have many other horrible consequences, putting at risk the lives of pregnant people and the livelihoods of health care providers.

The hearings for HB 1373 + my bills to *protect* infertility health care & contraception (1477 and 1478) - will likely be next week. Stay tuned. 2/2

North Dakota bill faces opposition over IVF concerns The bill, aiming to define an unborn child as a human being, faces opposition from those worried about its potential impact on IVF treatments.

The health challenges faced by this north Fargo family have been unimaginable, but IVF gave them their miracle baby girl.

An extreme personhood bill would end IVF in ND and extinguish the hopes & dreams of people like them who need IVF to build their families. 1/2

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Bill introduced to provide $1.1 million for Fargo Theater upgrades It would be used for a dollar-for-dollar match.

The Fargo Theatre is a treasure in our community! We're proud to have this historic cultural center in the heart of downtown Fargo + District 44. My bill to provide a matching grant to the theater will help it continue to be a treasure for years to come.

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Team North Fargo will continue to hold public forums during the legislative session! Sen. Josh Boschee, Rep. Austin Foss & I will host our first one at 10 am Sat, Jan. 25, at Northport Library - to share updates & take your questions. Hope to see you then!

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Here's the weekly update from your District 44 team about week 2 of the 2025 ND legislative session! Read about how our newest colleague Rep. Austin Foss has hit the ground running + news about initial bills. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox!
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Gov. Armstrong's budget addresses issues that the Dem-NPL caucus has long worked to solve: behavioral health, affordable housing & property tax relief. We also need to invest more in state employee raises + K12 funding so ND can stay a leader in delivering public services & public education!

Good news: HB 1150 - which would have reinstated ND's "blue laws" - went down in flames today. That means current law will stand and ND businesses can continue to make their own decisions on whether to be open on Sunday mornings or not. Lawmakers noted the many inconsistencies in the bill.

It is always fun to have guests! Thanks to Will Brandt for joining me during Wednesday's floor session!

the committee *heard* a bill

Budget caps a concern but local leaders say it's time to work on property tax reform • North Dakota Monitor The House Finance and Taxation Committee took testimony on a bill that incorporates Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s plan to put most homeowners on a path to paying zero property tax.

The #1 issue in the ND Legislature is property tax. Yesterday, the House tax committee a bill that includes property tax relief & reform. People representing local government entities like cities, counties and schools expressed concerned about the idea of caps.
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The ND Legislature finished its 1st week & we are already seeing culture war topics, including bills about the Ten Commandments, marriage equality & bringing back our blue laws. Read more in the District 44 update; subscribe to get it sent to your inbox weekly.
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Helping people be more engaged in democracy is a huge passion of mine, so I was thrilled to be invited to have a rich conversation about this w/ a group of long-time + new friends ranging from 22-91!

One useful resource for legislative involvement is this LWV guide: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6fW...

The House & Senate Appropriations Committees participated in a re-entry simulation, learning a bit about the barriers & frustrations that those leaving incarceration face. This exercise will help lawmakers see the value of upcoming proposals to improve our reentry outcomes!

North Dakotans with diabetes advocate for insulin price caps • North Dakota Monitor A bill to lower the price of insulin drugs and supplies for more North Dakotans attracted passionate discussion at a Thursday hearing before the House Government and Veteran Affairs Committee.

I've known Nina her entire life & I'm proud of her advocacy! A cap would be life-saving for people w/ Type 1 diabetes who need insulin to survive.

Nina said there's uncertainty living with T1D. “If this bill doesn’t pass, I might not be here in the future."

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North Dakota bill seeks to put the Ten Commandments in every classroom Proposed bill mandates putting Ten Commandments posters in every classroom; sparking church-state separation concerns.

Unnecessary & unconstitutional: HB 1145 would require ND's K12 schools AND higher ed institutions to display the Ten Commandments. The bill specifies the exact wording and size to be used. If it passes, it will undoubtedly lead to litigation, wasting taxpayer dollars.
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North Dakota governor unveils bold property tax plan in first State of the State address • North Dakota Monitor North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong unveiled a plan Tuesday that aims to eliminate property taxes for most homeowners within a decade.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong said ND needs an immediate solution to address overcrowding in state prisons & county jails, and he called for a new approach to corrections - including more deflection & diversion - so we're not using jails as treatment centers. 👏👏👏

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North Dakota's legislative session started today, and your District 44 team is hitting the ground running!

Quiet for now: the Great Hall in the ND capitol will be busier tomorrow when we kick off the 69th legislative session!

Our opinion: The time has come for free school meals for all in North Dakota Free meals improve the nutrition of all students. And a universal program also removes the stigma of free meals.

Kids learn better & behave better when they're not hungry. It's time for the ND Legislature to pass universal school meals!

Rep. Zac Ista emphasizes how this is one way to help ND families who feel the pinch of high costs of food, childcare & housing.

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Why do cats love to chew on rubbery things? Hair ties and certain cords are always at risk in our house.

How does lawmaking work in North Dakota? Elected leaders will rendezvous at the state Capitol this January to craft policy that has impact on the state and beyond — and the public has the right to participate.

Here's an overview of the legislative process>

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