Groups Discussing an Initiated Measure to Create a Legacy Fund Loan Program for Infrastructure
During their regular session earlier this year state lawmakers defeated a proposal, introduced by Senator David Hogue (R-Minot), which would...
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It’s Time to Raise the Gas Tax
It's not often you'll hear me argue in favor of raising taxes, but today's editorial in the Grand Forks Herald makes...
We Can Blame Cramer For The Farm Bill, But Not Heitkamp For Keystone?
Yesterday I was pretty critical of how Rep. Kevin Cramer was handling the farm bill. Instead of standing on principle...
In North Dakota, 68% Of Phone Lines Are Cell Phones
I knew the trend toward cell phones, and away from land lines, has been taking place for years now. But...
The Solution To High Gas Prices Is Less Government, Not More
There's a lot of consternation nationally about gas prices this spring, but that's usually the case. As one of the...
President Obama: I'll Work With Anyone As Long As They Agree With Me
"ournalists fetishize centrism and deal making, and assume that the best of all possible legislation, regardless of its actual content,...
NDGOP: Voters Should Be Proud We Can Spend Like Democrats
Fresh on the heels of House Majority Leader Al Carlson and Senate Majority Leader Rich Wardner's column in The Grand...
Dorso Column: Give Legislature Credit For Pro-Life Bills And Other Achievements
I haven’t reviewed all of the legislation that was passed this session but I think there are some remarkable achievements...
Senate Passes 324% Increase In Higher Ed Building Spending: "Enormous And Excessive"
The Senate passed SB2003 to fund the colleges. It was a massive bill, which Senator Joe Miller (R-Park River) called...
House Shoots Down Bill To Make Oil Tax Simplification Revenue-Neutral
In a state where revenues are running, in the current biennium, about 67% above last biennium we have no business...
