North Dakota's legislative session opened with the usual speeches and the use of a 115-year-old silver punchbowl once used on a battleship.

With a new legislative session on the horizon, many North Dakotans are hoping that the state will address many different topics — but the exact priorities and viewpoints vary from person to person. However,

BISMARCK (NORTH DAKOTA MONITOR) – If North Dakotans want policies addressed during Tuesday’s legislative session, they need to act quickly. The deadline for House members to introduce new legislation is Jan. 20 while state Senators may introduce bills until Jan. 27.