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701 Civics

701 Civics

By: Dakota Media Access
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 The non-partisan 701 Civics podcast will provide listeners with an introduction to state government in North Dakota. From the Secretary of State to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, learn more about the offices and officials that lead North Dakota.Copyright Dakota Media Access Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • How a Bill Becomes a Law Part 3

    How a Bill Becomes a Law Part 3
    May 18 2025
    In this episode, we cover the final step in the process of following a bill to declare October 1st as 'North Dakota Constitution Day'.

    In the first two installments, we followed the process of getting an idea turned into a bill, a committee meeting, and passage in the House of Representatives. Now, we see what takes place in the Senate, and discuss the outcome of the Senate vote.
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    30 mins
  • Auditor Josh Gallion

    Auditor Josh Gallion
    May 16 2025
    In this podcast, the current North Dakota State Auditor, Josh Gallion, took time to sit down and discuss the state auditor's office and its role in state government, as well as what it can - and cannot - do.

    Listeners will learn about the size of the office, recent efforts to make reports more accessible to citizens of the state, types of audits, how long audits can take, and helping to provide transparency for citizens.
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    24 mins
  • Sen. Sean Cleary

    Sen. Sean Cleary
    May 4 2025
    Freshman legislator Sen. Sean Cleary sits down to discuss the role of a state senator in North Dakota. Senator Cleary represents District 35 in the North Dakota Senate, and is half-way through his first term.

    On this episode, we discuss how bills are drafted and make their way through the legislative process. We also visit about keeping in touch with constituents, the role of lobbyists, and committee assignments.
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    18 mins
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