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Zac Ista

@zacista

North Dakota State Representative, District 43 (Grand Forks). House Minority Leader.

 Grand Forks, ND
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Joined June 2009
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North Dakota Dem-NPL (@nddemnpl) profile pictureNorth Dakota Dem-NPL@nddemnpl15 May 2025
.@zacista fought for teachers this legislative session and reduced the years needed to get a lifetime teaching license. Help send more folks like Zac to the ND legislature: secure.actblue.com/donate/de…
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Wait, why would we make property tax relief LESS generous, artificially cap the amount of relief for homeowners most in need, and send Legacy Fund dollars out of state? 🤔🤔🤔 northdakotamonitor.com/2025/…
Committee advances North Dakota property tax bill but reduces level of tax credit • North Dakota...

Committee advances North Dakota property tax bill but reduces level of tax credit • North Dakota...

The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a property tax bill Thursday, but adopted amendments such as reducing the proposed tax credit for homeowners.

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I thank the Governor for this state investment, just as I thanked @PeteButtigieg when he delivered $30M in federal funds to Grand Forks for this essential infrastructure project. In the near future, long delays waiting for the train will be a thing of the past!
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@GovArmstrong7 Mar 2025
Great discussion with public and private representatives from Grand Forks this morning where we also announced that @NorthDakotaDOT will provide $20M in funding to expedite the completion of the railroad underpass project near @UofNorthDakota. Read full release: governor.nd.gov/news/armstro…
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Mad they voted against marriage equality? Mad they voted against school lunches and for private school vouchers? Mad they are cutting Medicaid to give tax cuts to Elon & his billionaire buddies? Me too. Let’s do something about it together and turn our anger into action.
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Kudos to my friend (and former teacher), Rep. Jonas, for standing up to correct his vote. It’s easy to make a mistake, and I commend him for rectifying it. It shows high character to do that (just as it does to change your mind when given new info). inforum.com/news/north-dakot…
Rep. Jim Jonas says he did not intend to support resolution against same-sex marriage

Rep. Jim Jonas says he did not intend to support resolution against same-sex marriage

The state lawmaker and school board member said the resolution is not needed.

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I'm proud to serve with Rep. Foss. He is a courageous leader.
North Dakota Dem-NPL (@nddemnpl) profile pictureNorth Dakota Dem-NPL@nddemnpl25 Feb 2025
The ND House has sent a message attacking marriage equality. Rep. Austin Foss delivered a potent floor speech AGAINST HCR 3013—a resolution telling the Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage. It passed 52-40. Tell your state Senator to vote NO on HCR 3013.
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This vote really hurt. The message this sends isn’t to the Supreme Court; it’s to the thousands of gay and lesbian North Dakotans and their loved ones. And that message is they aren’t fully welcomed here. That breaks my heart. inforum.com/news/north-dakot…
North Dakota House calls on US Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage ruling

North Dakota House calls on US Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage ruling

The chamber voted 52-40 in favor of a resolution urging the United States Supreme Court to redefine marriage as being between a man and woman only.

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The truth is the LGBTQ community is an integral part of our state. You own the small businesses we shop at. You are the doctors and nurses who treat us when we’re sick. You are the teachers and staff at our kids’ schools. You are our coworkers. You are our neighbors.
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Your love for your spouses is just as deserving of legal recognition and protection as anyone else’s is. To my LGBTQ friends, I’m sorry for this resolution. Please know you are valued and loved in ND even if too many of your political leaders vote against your interests.
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🚨If you want ND to provide no-cost school meals to ALL students, you need to contact your lawmaker ASAP! 🚨 Click here to let them know where you stand: bit.ly/supportschoolmeals inforum.com/news/north-dakot…
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Thank you to everyone who braved the cold to watch our first-ever live episode!!! Special thanks to our guests, Sen. Majority Leader David Hogue, House Minority Leader @zacista, @jkunruh and @ErinOban. We hope to see you at the next one! 👀🎤 @RobPort @ChadOban
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Rob Port@robport20 Feb 2025
Thanks to Sen. David Hogue and Rep. @zacista, @jkunruh, and @ErinOban for joining us for the first live episode of Plain Talk! We talked about the challenges before the ND Legislature, both now and in the future. youtu.be/vIFcOxiRyk8?si=sC9p…
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Please keep the Christy family in your prayers. We will greatly miss Josh’s wit and warmth in the House.
Governor Kelly Armstrong (@GovArmstrong) profile pictureGovernor Kelly Armstrong
@GovArmstrong19 Feb 2025
Josh Christy was a passionate advocate for the residents of District 27 and all North Dakotans, a loving husband and doting father to three beautiful daughters, and someone I was honored to call a friend. Kjersti and I are heartbroken for Mary and the girls, and we ask that all North Dakotans join us in praying for Josh’s family, friends and legislative colleagues during this difficult time. governor.nd.gov/news/armstro…
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In his first month back in office, the President has trampled on the rule of law, further divided the nation, and done nothing to bring down prices. That’s not worthy of congratulations in my book.
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Spot on. When the top issue for North Dakotans is lowering our household costs, the state providing school meals for all is a huge economic win for families. That it also will improve students’ learning and behavior is just a great added bonus. Let’s pass HB 1475.
Rob Port (@robport) profile pictureRob Port@robport11 Feb 2025
Paying for school lunches would amount to targeted tax relief for North Dakota families with school-age children. There's room in our state budget for that. inforum.com/opinion/columns/…
Port: Paying for school lunches is worth more to North Dakota families than an income tax cut

Port: Paying for school lunches is worth more to North Dakota families than an income tax cut

Paying for school lunches would amount to targeted tax relief for North Dakota families with school-age children. There’s room in our state budget for that.

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This is a huge step forward for healthy school meals for all. NOW is the time to contact your legislators and urge them to vote YES on HB 1475. Let’s keep the momentum going and make this a reality in North Dakota! northdakotamonitor.com/brief…
Free school meals bill advances in North Dakota legislative committee • North Dakota Monitor

Free school meals bill advances in North Dakota legislative committee • North Dakota Monitor

A legislative committee on Monday supported using $140 million from North Dakota’s general fund to pay for school meals instead of using the state’s Legacy Fund. 

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I’m grateful for the work Rep. @karlarosehanson and so many others put into exposing the devastating risks of this bill for women and doctors across North Dakota. Urge your lawmakers to vote NO on HB 1373. inforum.com/news/north-dakot…
North Dakota bill labels abortion as murder from 'moment of conception'

North Dakota bill labels abortion as murder from 'moment of conception'

Proponents of House Bill 1373 say abortion is murder and people who undergo the procedure should be punished. Opponents say the bill is poorly written and conflicts with the state constitution.

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Healthy school meals for all students is a passion and priority for me. If you agree, take a minute to upload written testimony in support of HB 1475 at bit.ly/SchoolMealsTestimony
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Spot on editorial from @gfherald endorsing healthy school meals for all students: “North Dakota can afford this, and making the meals free for all is fair for everybody. Lawmakers should make it happen in 2025.” grandforksherald.com/opinion…
Our opinion: The time has come for free school meals for all in North Dakota

Our opinion: The time has come for free school meals for all in North Dakota

Free meals improve the nutrition of all students. And a universal program also removes the stigma of free meals.

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I look forward to working across the aisle to provide no-cost school meals for all students, increase our investment in childcare, and ensure more affordable housing in ND. These ideas all have broad bipartisan support. Let’s get them done in 2025!
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Read more about the @NDNewsCoop poll here: northdakotamonitor.com/2024/…
Poll: Broad support for funding child care, school lunches, affordable housing • North Dakota...

Poll: Broad support for funding child care, school lunches, affordable housing  • North Dakota...

A new statewide poll shows North Dakotans largely support state involvement in providing free school meals, funding child care initiatives and helping build more affordable housing. 

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