North Dakota lawmaker imposes tongue-in-cheek $20 fine to encourage online participation
(WorldNews Politics)

JACK DURA Visitors to the House Human Services Committee room at the state Capitol are met by a sign warning of a $20 fine if they`re not there to testify on bills. The fine isn`t enforceable, but at least one lawmaker wonders if it might turn people away from participating in the legislative process.� Rep. Robin Weisz, R-Hurdsfield, who chairs the committee, said he put the sign on the Pioneer Room`s door early in the...