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Hoeven tapped to craft GOP platform

June 26, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven will be among the key players helping develop the national Republican Party’s platform this summer. Continue Reading

New policy could affect area immigrants

June 18, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

Must have come to the U.S. under the age of 16 for consideration
for deferred action process
WORTHINGTON Hundreds of thousands of young, educated, illegal immigrants may get the opportunity to stay in the United States and work under a new policy announced Friday by the Obama administration, but it will take a few weeks until requests can be accepted. Continue Reading

ND schools waiting to turn in bully policy

June 9, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK Schools across the state are taking an approach often used by students: waiting until the last minute to turn in their homework. Continue Reading

Group: Support exists for income tax

May 17, 2012 in The Daily Republic

The South Dakota Budget and Policy Project held discussions across the state where several participants suggested an income tax, according to a new report.
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International student policy to change after DSU trouble

May 16, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK The State Board of Higher Education is working to tighten admission policies for international students after fake transcripts and bogus degrees became evident at Dickinson State University. Continue Reading

Mitchell district’s lockdown policy reviewed after fatal Ohio incident

February 28, 2012 in The Daily Republic

After a school shooting left one dead and four wounded in Ohio Monday morning, Mitchell Superintendent Joe Graves contacted the people in charge of the school district’s lockdown procedures. Continue Reading

Rapid City-area schools revamp technology policy

February 21, 2012 in The Daily Republic

RAPID CITY (AP) Officials at Rapid City Area Schools are reconsidering a change to the technology policy that would have made it tougher for district staff to contact students through social media, e-mail and text messages. Continue Reading

To pursue or not to pursue: Agencies have policies when chase is on

February 11, 2012 in The Daily Republic

When drivers see red and blue lights flashing and hear a siren, most pull over. But a few don’t, deciding to make a run for it.
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American Opinion – On immigration policy:

January 24, 2012 in West Central Tribune

From The Associated Press
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OUR VIEW: All schools should have policy for cell phones

September 27, 2011 in The Daily Republic

Cell phones are handy tools of convenience, contrivances that allow us to call home to announce a late arrival for supper or to check the Internet for a hotel reservation.
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