Local Control Shouldn't Mean A Blank Check For Local Governments
Since 2007, North Dakota's state government has been trying to solve a local government property tax problem. High property taxes...
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The Outdoor Heritage Fund Is A Threat To Property Rights
In the first half of the legislative session the North Dakota House passed a bill, HB1278, to create the Outdoor...
The ND House Tackles A Batch Of Property Tax Bills
Yesterday the state House addressed a slew of property tax bills (a full summary of the bills and outcomes below),...
Grand Forks Herald Flip Flops On Drone Privacy Concerns
"Despite a burgeoning national movement that’s resulting in proposals to protect individual privacy from coast to coast, too few police...
Nothing In Higher Ed Will Change Under The Status Quo
"The absurdity of students in the North Dakota University System voting 'no confidence' in the chancellor regarding the State Board...
When Sports Journalism Is An Oxymoron
Earlier this week the University of North Dakota made national headlines when they suspended a play-by-play announcer, Paul Ralston, for...
Dorso Column: Why Does Higher Education Exist?
As I age I have more time to reflect on my time in the legislature. Time also has yielded new...
It's Time To Ask Voters Again About Constitutional Protections For Universities
Earlier this week I wrote about HCR3008, introduced by Rep. Mark Dosch, which would remove from the state constitution mentions...
Let's Choose A Third Way In The Battle Between The Chancellor And The University Presidents
"The board needs to take immediate decisive action to reverse recent policy changes and appoint a chancellor who has a...
It's Enough To Make You Want To Bang Your Head Against The Wall
Earlier this week the reliably liberal Grand Forks Herald editorial board backed up Governor Jack Dalrymple's push to accept Obamacare...
