Kirsten Baesler's nomination was approved Thursday, May 22, by the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

WASHINGTON (North Dakota Monitor) – North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler is one step closer to joining the U.S. Department of Education.

North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler’s nomination to serve as the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education has advanced to the full United States Senate.

The state could see a new voter threshold for passage of future constitutional changes; a single-subject rule that limits the scope of future ballot petitions; and adjustments to legislative term limits.

Private citizens in seven states no longer have a legal path to sue under a key section of the Voting Rights Act, under a federal appeals court ruling.

Killdeer will hold a special election Aug. 18 to replace former Commission President Joel Spethman following his March 17 resignation.

The Valley City Public Schools Referendum Election will be held June 10, 2025. There are two options to vote in advance with an absentee ballot or in person the day of the

JAMESTOWN — The Stutsman County Commission in a 4-0 vote on Tuesday, May 20, appointed Benjamin Tompkins to serve on the board. Tompkins was one of 11 applicants who applied to fill the vacant seat on the county commission.

Sen. Jonathan Sickler said the passage of 1176 “will have an immediate impact on all North Dakota primary homeowners.”