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House approves $500,000 request for North Dakota Firefighters Association after divided debate
Summary
The North Dakota House voted 68-22 to pass Senate Bill 2218, approving a one-time $500,000 appropriation from the State Investment Fund (SIF) to help the North Dakota Firefighters Association (NDFA) buy a building and expand training space after the association entered a new lease.
The North Dakota House of Representatives voted 68-22 on April 3 to pass Senate Bill 2218, approving a one-time $500,000 appropriation from the State Investment Fund to support the North Dakota Firefighters Association’s purchase of a building and associated renovations.
The appropriation was the subject of extended floor debate after the House Appropriations Committee recommended a "do not pass" position. Representative Murphy, speaking for the committee, said the committee concluded there were alternative funding sources and questioned whether state involvement was necessary after committee review. Despite that recommendation, several…
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