The following is a list of companies that got their projects funded by North Dakota taxpayers, just in 2007 and this far in 2008:
* McLean Organic Rhubarb received $5,250.
* Gardenwellers Farm received $9,000 to develop a better method to steam distill herbs.
* Standing Rock Equine Center received $12,337.50 to study the feasibility of building a horse barn.
* Duppong Vines was given $10,000 to build a vineyard.
* Hotel Rendezous got $10,000 to build a 150 person party-room.
* A hunting facility, Antelope Hill Lodge, received $5,250.
* S & E Meats was given $12,500 to market a pizza that features bison meat instead of hamburger as a topping.
* Evergreen Dairy & Energy received $31,000 to help raise capital for their “green” dairy farm.
* S F Industries Inc got $56,585 to market their sunflower seeds. GIANTS Snacks received $60,000 for the same thing.
At least we know what Governor John Hoeven’s priority is. He’s more worried about the feasibility of studying a horse barn and having a party room than your families’ budget. And at least Hoeven’s keeping up with the Ahnold’s and doesn’t have to feel bad that California has vineyards and we don’t.
This was put out by the North Dakota Policy Council. I just want to point out that they missed my all-time favorite waste of North Dakota tax money when people in the state legislature wanted to spend $10,000 to commemorate a bunch of kids making snow angels.
Why vote Republican when we get garbage like this?