Plain Talk: Lawmaker Wants a Pay Day for Suing the State
On this episode of Plain Talk, state Rep. Marvin Nelson (D-Rolla) wants the courts to award him a six figure...
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Guest Post: Oil Tax Agreement Between State and Tribe Benefits All North Dakotans
This guest post was submitted by Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger, a Republican. North Dakota continues to produce oil at record...
Constitutional Measure to Legalize Marijuana Has Sponsoring Committee With a Spotty Background
Secretary of State Al Jaeger's office has received for review a petition backing a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana. While...
State Lawmaker Who Sued the State Wants $150,000 for “Hardships” From Public Criticism, Also $62 Million in Attorneys Fees
State Rep. Marvin Nelson, a Democrat from Rolla, was one of five plaintiffs who sued the state of North Dakota...
Podcast: On the Jay Thomas Show Talking Social Media, the Search for a New President at UND, and Student Loan Debt
Here's audio from my segment on the Jay Thomas show today. We talked about the problems with social media, the...
I’m Not Surprised a Lot of People on the Left Disliked the Game of Thrones Ending
There are spoilers here, so if you're not caught up on Game of Thrones, go away. "They don't get to...
The Hiring Process for Mark Kennedy Cost North Dakotans Nearly $50,000 for Each Year He Actually Worked
In recent years, when it's come time to hire for a high-profile position in North Dakota's state government, our public...
Print Column: In the Fight Over Oil, It’s Progressives Against Progress
MINOT, N.D. — The fight over the Davis Refinery, a crude oil project backed by Meridian Energy Group, has been...
Measure 1 Bans Lobbyists on the Ethics Commission, but a Measure 1 Lobbyist Has Applied Anyway
Yesterday I wrote about a lobbyist for the North Dakotans for Public Integrity - the local front group for the...
Just Admit You Made a Mistake Governor Burgum
“This is only an issue with a couple hundred people on social media." That's what Governor Doug Burgum reportedly told...
