Fewer Guns, More Murders
A fascinating graphic from Rare contrasting rates of international gun ownership with rates of intentional homicide. One almost gets the...
Month: May 2013
Taking Attendance: Democrats Missed More Work In The Legislature Than Republicans
During the just-ended legislative session I wrote a number of posts about Rep. Kathy Hawken (R-Fargo) missing votes on pro-life...
Guest Post: Let Minnesota Serve As North Dakota's Cautionary Tale
As a returning, former resident of North Dakota I am watching with interest the North Dakota legislature with regard to...
With Enrollment Down Over 10 Years, Where Is North Dakota's Record Education Spending Going?
In recent years North Dakota has seen tremendous growth in K-12 education spending, and this legislature didn't change that trend....
Can North Dakota's Tax Base Support 171% Growth In Per-Capita State Spending?
North Dakota went into the just-ended legislative session with a lot of money. And they spent a lot of money....
Site Announcement: Commenting On SAB Will Now Require Registration
I've always been proud that SAB is the sort of place where you can, well, say anything. I think open...
Guest Post: North Dakota Tax Cuts Represent Dark Clouds For Minnesota Border Communities
As the 63rd North Dakota legislative session comes to a close not much has been reported about the ongoing implications...
Dorso Column: Eliminate The Income Tax, Not The Property Tax
I have to admit I am totally perplexed by the logic of some of the SAB readers. On the one...
Shocker: Renewal Of Wind Subsidies Sparks Plans For 41% Expansion In North Dakota
Not so long ago it seemed Big Wind was on the verge of collapse what with the federal subsidies the...
North Dakota's Budget Increases By 62% For Coming Biennium
The legislature worked late into the night last night (or into early this morning, if you'd rather) hammering out the...
