North Dakota House Republican Caucus

04/26/2026

We are heartbroken by the loss of our colleague and friend, Representative Liz Conmy. She brought not only dedication and integrity to her work, but also a warmth and sincerity that made a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of serving with her.

Liz had a rare ability to look beyond party lines and focus on people—listening first, working collaboratively, and always striving to do what was right for her community.

She will be remembered not just for her service, but for her kindness, her thoughtfulness, and the genuine care she showed to others every day. She will be deeply missed by all of us.

Conmy and one other passenger died shortly after takeoff near Crystal Airport Saturday, April 25.

12/19/2025

North Dakota legislative leaders highlight relief package eliminating property tax bill for 50,000 households:

“The legislature worked hard to provide true property tax reform through the 3% cap and a $1,600 property tax credit on primary residences in the state. This was done using Legacy Fund earnings, which will provide this relief for future generations.”—House Majority Leader Mike Lefor

More information can be found here: https://www.governor.nd.gov/news

12/04/2025

Approximately 50,000 North Dakota households will pay no property tax in 2025 as a result of the expanded Primary Residence Tax Credit. The credit was first created in 2023 with a maximum credit of $500 and House Bill 1176 later increased the amount to $1,600 for 2025 while implementing a 3% cap on annual levy growth.

This level of relief fully covers property taxes for many homes valued at $150,000 or less. More than 145,200 residents applied for the credit resulting in a 95% participation rate for eligible homes.

Roughly 50,000 households will pay no property tax in 2025 because of the relief and reform bill passed during the 2025 legislative session, a state official said Wednesday.

06/16/2025

We are outraged and saddened by the senseless attacks that took place in Minnesota over the weekend and the loss of House Speaker Emeritas Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the wounding of Senator John and Yvette Hoffman. We ask all North Dakotans to lift up the victims and their families in prayer. May God bring them comfort and strength.

05/03/2025

At approximately 4:00am, the 2025 legislative session officially came to a close—sine die! That Latin phrase simply means we’ve adjourned with no set date to return.

We’ll be sending out a newsletter next week with highlights from the entire session, including major bills that were passed and what they mean for our communities.

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05/02/2025

Rep. Brandy Pyle (R-22, Casselton) joined Dakota Mornings to give an update on some of the bills she sponsored this session that have passed including financial literacy requirements for high school students, tax breaks for local firefighters, and a food distribution grant for the Great Plains Food Bank. She also touched on future impacts of possible federal funding cuts what that could mean for the legislature. Tune in to hear more!

More from the capitol, at North Dakota's legislative session

04/30/2025

The 69th Legislative Session is wrapping up, and our final newsletter is coming soon! Don’t miss the key takeaways, important legislation, and a look at what’s up next in the interim. Stay informed and get it delivered directly to you, click this link to sign up: https://tinyurl.com/ndrepublicancaucus

04/28/2025

Rep. Jeremy Olson (R-26, Arnegard) joined Plain Talk to discuss the final stretch of session, touching on the hectic budget debates and efforts to support new oil exploration in North Dakota. Click the link below to listen! 👇

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/45Fr67CGXgpvVVlYPOk8WE?si=59acee740282444c

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plain-talk/id1449473116?i=1000704956408

Plain Talk · Episode

04/25/2025

Meet Representative Karen Karls from Bismarck!

She serves as Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee and is also a member of Government and Veterans Affairs. She’s dedicated to helping North Dakotans access the healthcare they need, especially when high costs stand in the way of critical treatment. Outside the Capitol, she continues to serve her community as Chair of NDGOP District 35.

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04/24/2025

We are saddened to learn that Representative Jim Kasper has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. Representative Kasper is a respected colleague, a dedicated public servant, and a dear friend to many of us in the legislature. At this time, our thoughts and prayers are with Representative Kasper and his family. We are hopeful for a speedy recovery and stand ready to support him however we can in the days ahead.