Department of Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helm’s is walking back from his previous opinion that the larger of North Dakota’s oil production lower tax triggers is unlikely to be reached. [...]Read More... from Oil Production Tax: Large Trigger ‘Likely’ to Hit
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Revised Revenue Forecast: State Budget to Expect Revenue Losses
The Governor’s revised revenue forecast was released last week. Unsurprisingly, it is less optimistic about state revenues than January’s report. Nick Smith of the Bismarck Tribune has the details. [...]Read More... from Revised Revenue Forecast: State Budget to Expect Revenue Losses
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Charge against Baesler dropped, Read the Full Report
Rob Port at Say Anything Blog has got the full arrest report and investigation notes on State Superintendent of Public Schools Kristen Baesler arrest. His take, lot’s of bad decisions, nothing near worth prosecuting. Read it all for yourself on Say Anything.[...]
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Gov. Dalrymple Signs Corporate Farming Bill
For the first time in 83 years, non-family owned corporate farmers will be able to operate dairy and swine farms. The bill was signed by Governor Dalrymple Friday. More from WDAZ out of Fargo. [...]Read More... from Gov. Dalrymple Signs Corporate Farming[...]
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Measure to Allow Alcohol Sales on Sunday Before Noon Passes Senate
A bill that would make a Sunday morning bloody mary a little easier to purchase has now passed the Senate after quick amendment that would prevent off sale and a second vote. If signed, the bill would allow alcohol sales at 11[...]
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Oil Contributes $43 Billion to State Economy
According to the North Dakota Petroleum Council, economic impact per rig is estimated at about $105 million. Get lots more in this short piece from the Bismarck Tribune. [...]Read More... from Oil Contributes $43 Billion to State Economy
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Smithsonian Channel to Air Docu-series about Bakken Oil Boom
The series is called ‘Boomtowners” and will air six one-hour episodes starting April 26th. It’s about the daily lives of people who work in the North Dakota oil patch. [...]Read More... from Smithsonian Channel to Air Docu-series about Bakken Oil Boom
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Commentary: It’s Time For Larry Skogen To Stop Making Excuses
If you follow Say Anything Blog at all, you know that one of Rob Port’s personal passions is reform within the state’s University System. And his consistent calls for change have brought attention to issue… if only officials within the system admitted[...]
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Commentary: Why The University System Needs To Lose Control Of Their Lawyers And Auditors
Part II of this morning’s commentary on the University System, a first-hand look at the inner workings of their office in the form of emails obtained through open records requests. Once again, we owe thanks to Rob Port at Say Anything for[...]
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Citizens Crowd Dunn County Meeting to Reinstate Zoning Rule
Dunn County landowners spoke loudly, and county ordinances will likely be revised as a result. The goal, give landowners within a half-mile of proposed landfill a vote on whether to allow construction. [...]Read More... from Citizens Crowd Dunn County Meeting to Reinstate[...]
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Highway twinning plan affects southern neighbours
Saskatchewan officials are working to widen the Candian version of Highway 52, and their reaching out to North Dakota officials to see if there is support for the project on this side of the border. Widening in Canada and leaving North Dakota[...]
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Kylie Oversen Selected as North Dakota’s new Democratic chairwoman | Grand Forks Herald
Grand Forks Represent Kylie Oversen has been selected as North Dakota’s Democratic Chairwoman. The selection has drawn extra attention because Oversen is in her first term as a legislator and is only 26 years old. [...]Read More... from Kylie Oversen Selected as North[...]
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Backers say Digital Driver’s Licenses Worth a Look
Most of us now carry a phone with us everywhere we go, and the technology to turn that device into digital personal identification is becoming a reality… so much so that lawmakers are pushing for a study to examine the idea for North[...]
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North Dakota is America’s Hardest-Working State — Again
This article has a bit of editorial concerning the future of oil-field jobs, but it also acknowledges the statistical reality that here in North Dakota we’re better at putting people to work than anywhere else in the country. [...]Read More... from North[...]
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New UND Nickname Committee Announced
The UND nickname committee has been announced. Get the details on the people who will have the most influence in the naming process from the Grand Forks Herald. The expected time frame for choosing a new nickname is 18-24 months. [...]Read More...[...]
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Missouri River an Underutilized Resource
Water is a valuable resource, and state and county water officials want to create a long-term water usage plan that protects the resources and our state’s water interests. [...]Read More... from Missouri River an Underutilized Resource