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Grand Forks lawmaker resigns to join North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services
State Rep. Emily O'Brien, R-Grand Forks, speaks to other lawmakers during a meeting of the Legislative Management Committee on the House Floor on Nov. 13, 2024. (Michael Achterling/North Dakota Monitor) Rep. Emily O'Brien, R-Grand Forks, is leaving her legislative seat to become second-in-command at the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services. O'Brien starts her new job as deputy commissioner of the department Wednesday. According to a Tuesday announcement from the agency, she will serve as a liaison between Health and Human Services and the Legislature, and oversee a funding and performance tracking system. O'Brien's resignation from the Legislature takes effect Tuesday, according to a Monday letter she sent to Legislative Council and legislative leaders. 'This role will allow me to continue serving our state, but in a different capacity — one that complements the work we have done together in the Legislature to strengthen the health, well-being, and future of North Dakotans,' O'Brien wrote in the letter. O'Brien was first elected to represent District 42 in the North Dakota House in 2016, winning her bids for reelection in 2020 and 2024. She served on the Human Resources Division of the House Appropriations Committee, which works on the Department of Health and Human Services budget, during the 2023 and 2025 legislative sessions. O'Brien also chaired the Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee over the 2023-2025 interim session, and served as its vice chair for the 2021-2023 and 2025-2027 interim sessions. During the 2023-2025 interim, she served on the Health Care and Health Services committees. 'We are thrilled to welcome Emily as our new deputy,' Pat Traynor, interim commissioner, said in the Tuesday announcement. 'She brings a proven track record of leadership, deep experience in public service, and a strong commitment to using data to guide decisions.' The North Dakota Constitution forbids members of the Legislature from holding a full-time appointed position at the state level. It'll be up to the District 42 Republican Party to fill O'Brien's seat, Legislative Council Director John Bjornson said in an email. Once the district leaders receive an official letter from Legislative Management notifying them of the vacancy, they will have three weeks to name a temporary replacement. That replacement will serve until the 2026 general election, during which voters will elect someone to serve the final two years of O'Brien's term, Bjornson said. Solve the daily Crossword
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4 days ago
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Days of our Lives Moments to Watch August 18-22
The truth about EJ's shooting is taking center stage this week! Don't miss these three major moments on Days of our Lives. EJ's Shooter Is Revealed! It's been a long few months of wondering which of EJ's (Dan Feuerriegel) many enemies shot him — everyone from his son to his sister to his lover. Finally, all will be revealed on Tuesday when the identity of the shooter comes to light. This will put an end to Johnny's (Carson Boatman) trial, which is said to have an unexpected conclusion. With several suspects still as possible culprits, only time will tell what twist lies ahead in the Who Shot EJ story. READ THIS: How playing dirty keeps Gwen in the game—her portrayer Emily O'Brien breaks it down. Sarah Struggles With Sophia's Secret Meanwhile, the list of people who know Sophia's (Rachel Boyd) baby secret is slowly but surely growing. Not only does her lawyer, Melinda (Tina Huang), know that Sophia left the baby boy at the fire station, but now so does her doctor, Sarah (Linsey Godfrey). On Thursday, look for Sarah to urge Sophia to come clean to Tate (Leo Howard) about what really happened. However, both Sophia and Melinda are determined to keep it a secret, so could Sarah be setting herself up for trouble? Fact Checker Kristen Mid-week, Kristen (Stacy Haiduk) is said to try ignoring the facts, presumably of EJ's shooting. She just took the stand, and so did a young Rachel (Alice Halsey). Many have wondered if Rachel was secretly the shooter all along, and teasers suggest that theory has become even more plausible. WATCH THIS: Soap Hub Says breaks down what's heating up on soaps this summer. Solve the daily Crossword
