North Dakota Finance Update
Rural legislators in North Dakota are calling for changes in the funding bill that is meant to settle a pending school finance suit against the state. Democrats from Wimbledon and Newberg say 57 small schools need more than what has been appropriated to keep operating. Legislators on the House Education Committee have said that to give the schools special treatment goes against principals of equity. To help with transportation, another bill would increase the per-mile payment to schools.