It's Time To Stop Taking The Dakota Resource Council Seriously
The Dakota Resource Council is a well-funded environmental activism group that claims to represent North Dakotans, particularly North Dakota landowners....
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SAB Nominated For Blog Bash Award
I'm happy to announce that SAB has been nominated for a Blog Bash award. It's a relatively new thing. From...
House Says No To Forming Sunset Committee To Review Inactive Boards And Committees
There's probably nothing more government than forming a committee to study committees, but HB1361 sponsored by Rep. Ben Hanson (D-Fargo) was actually...
Republicans Object To Muslim Delivering Invocation To Legislature
I usually don't pay much attention to the invocations given before legislative floor sessions. From what I've observed, they invite...
North Dakota Goes From Top 10 Conservative To Top 10 Moderate In Poll
Is North Dakota moving to the left? I'm not sure you could say that based on recent election results. In...
Legislature Kills Another Tobacco Tax Hike, Will It Go To The Ballot?
The state Senate killed another tobacco tax hike today. This time it was SB2322, introduced by Senator Tim Mathern (D-Fargo)....
Video: ND House Votes Against Prohibition On Campaign Funds For Personal Use
This debate happened yesterday and I missed it (it's been a busy week) but I thought it was worth highlighting...
Say Anything Now In The Minot Daily News
In addition to the blog, I also write and send out a weekly column to the state's print publications. The Grand...
University President With Private Chauffeur Wants To Save Money On Audits
The Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee (LAFRC) has voted for audits for the state's university foundations, and it wasn't...
Video: Senate Passes Anti-Gay Discrimination Bill Without Any Evidence Of Discrimination
The Senate today voted on SB2279, which is the same prohibition on discrimination towards homosexuals that Democrats have been offering...
