LLOYD OMDAHL: ‘Poll tax’ provision was not about race
October 28, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
In 1889, the poll tax was not about racial discrimination but financing roads an argument that continues today.
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Measures 1 and 2 offers voters chance to clean up ND Constitution
October 19, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Spring is not the only time for cleaning. The upcoming Nov. 6 vote on Measures 1 and 2 offers a chance to clean up two sections of the North Dakota Constitution. Continue Reading
Voters favor Measure 1 despite 2008 failure
June 12, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
GRAND FORKS Measure 1, which would amend the state Constitution to allow legislators to be appointed to statewide office, appeared headed for victory Tuesday night. Continue Reading
Vote tally favors N.D. Measure 1
June 12, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
North Dakota voters appear to have said “yes” to Constitutional Measure 1 on Tuesday night, despite voting down a similar constitutional amendment in 2008. As of 11:30 p.m. the vote was 67-33 percent in favor, with 395 of 426 precincts, according to unofficial results from the North Dakota Secretary of State’s office. A total of 14,644 votes were counted. Continue Reading
OUR OPINION: Untying a language knot in Measure 1
June 12, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Measure 1, some Herald readers have pointed out, could be confusing. That’s because while Measure 1 eases a restriction of long standing in the North Dakota Constitution, its ballot language echoes the constitution’s restrictive wording. Continue Reading
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Voters Make it Easier to Land ND Government Jobs
June 12, 2012 in WDAZ
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota voters have approved a change to the state constitution to make it easier for state legislators to land state government appointments.
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OUR OPINION: Untying a language knot in Measure 1
June 11, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Measure 1, some Herald readers have pointed out, could be confusing. That’s because while Measure 1 eases a restriction of long standing in the North Dakota Constitution, its ballot language echoes the constitution’s restrictive wording. Continue Reading
Measure 1 back on ballot, overshadowed by others
June 7, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Even its supporters think North Dakota’s Measure 1 is too complicated and too obscure to pass muster with Tuesday’s voters. Many observers agree Measure 1 is obscure, especially when Measures 2, 3 and 4 are getting all the attention. Dahl said Measure 1 has been lost in public debate because there are no groups lobbying for or against it. Continue Reading
Measure 1 back on the ballot
June 6, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
GRAND FORKS Even its supporters think North Dakota’s Measure 1 is too complicated and too obscure to pass muster with Tuesday’s voters. Continue Reading
OUR OPINION: Tuesday’s easiest vote is ‘yes’ on Measure 1
June 6, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Measure 1 is an noncontroversial correction of some antiquated 19th century language. North Dakotans should have no problem voting “yes.” Continue Reading
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