Rep. Kathy Hawken Claims Report That She Missed Abortion Votes Wasn't Factual
Earlier today Rep. Kathy Hawken (R-Fargo) had a legislative colleague pass to me her phone number. She wanted me to...
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North Dakota Needs To Privatize Worker's Compensation Insurance
Worker's compensation insurance is not a free market in North Dakota. The state has, in law, a mandate that companies...
Dorso Column: Reflecting On Important Issues In The Legislature
As usual the second half of the legislative session is when the more controversial legislation begins to get a lot...
Guest Post: Efforts To Reform North Dakota's Pharmacy Law Seem To Have Fizzled
Over the last five years or so, the subject of North Dakota’s unique pharmacy ownership law have been debated in...
ND Bill Could Inflate The Cost For Auto Repair
HB1192, introduced by Rep. Dan Ruby, escaped by attention during the first half of the legislative session. It's already sailed...
When Property Tax Relief Looks Like A 88% Spending Increase
Governor Jack Dalrymple testified before a joint meeting of House taxation and education committees today in support of his property...
Does North Dakota Need A Longer Legislative Session?
In the first half of the legislative session the North Dakota House voted down HB1262, introduced by Rep. Keith Kempenich,...
North Dakota House Mid-Session Legislative Vote Ranking
North Dakota's legislature meets only once every two years for a constitutionally-constrained 80 day session. That means the legislative process...
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...
North Dakota's Laws Have Grown 1,781% Since 1877
The legislature is in recess for crossover, and legislators are at home in their districts enjoying a much-deserved breather. The...
