Schafer Column: There's No Need For The Marketplace Fairness Act
Online shoppers last year spent an estimated $225 billion in retail. While that number is significant in this economy, it...
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North Dakota Chamber Of Commerce Begs Locals To Cut Property Taxes
When it comes to taxing and spending policy, there is no area causing North Dakotans more consternation than property taxes....
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...
Hamid Shirvani Isn't The Only Higher Ed Administrator With A "Golden Parachute" Contract
There's been much griping of late about the nearly million-dollar "golden parachute" buy out embattled Chancellor Hamid Shirvani received earlier...
72% Of Americans Think Gay Marriage Is Inevitable, Including 60% Of Those Who Oppose It
"According to the Pew Research Center’s latest poll, 72 percent of Americans say legal recognition of gay marriage is coming,"...
North Dakota Posts The Second Fastest Year Of Economic Growth Ever Recorded
Not surprisingly, North Dakota's economy was the fastest growing in the nation in 2012. The national average was 2.5%, and...
Fomer ND Gov: Marketplace Fairness Act Is First Step To Federal Sales Tax
North Dakota occupies a unique position in the debate over the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act, which would allow states to...
Outgoing Chancellor Hamid Shirvani Says Someone Defecated In His Driveway
Chris Berg interviewed outgoing Chancellor Hamid Shirvani last night. Shirvani said that he's resigning because of a barrage of "unpleasant,...
Despite Getting Fired Chancellor Shirvani Will Get Two More Pay Raises
According to Chancellor Hamid Shirvani's separation agreement, he'll be on administrative leave starting July 14th of 2013 and, starting January...
Guest Post: Higher Ed Board Should Resign Along With Chancellor Shirvani
With the late breaking news this afternoon that the North Dakota Board of Higher Education has voted unanimously to buy-out Chancellor...
