Friday Mailbag: Anti-vaxxers, Rep. Cole Christensen, women leaving Legislature, and what conservatism stands for
MINOT, N.D. — A very early Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Early because next week, I'm taking some vacation...
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Plain Talk: Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread on Krabbenhoft’s big, fat golden parachute and what it means for your health care costs
Kelby Krabbenhoft, the long-time CEO of South Dakota-based health care giant Sanford abruptly left his job last year after making...
Guest Post: Leadership Is Needed In The Conservative Movement
This guest post was submitted by Dustin Gawrylow, managing director of the North Dakota Watchdog Network Before you read the...
Secretary of state rescinds recall petition for Valley City lawmaker
MINOT, N.D. — Back in July, a group of Republicans representing a far-right faction of the NDGOP launched a recall...
Citing ‘extreme rhetoric’ and ‘divisiveness,’ another North Dakota lawmaker announces retirement
MINOT, N.D. — Last week, during the waning hours of the Legislature's special session in Bismarck, Sen. Nicole Poolman, a Republican,...
Rauschenberger resignation, special session, and why North Dakota’s coal industry bought a Tesla
North Dakota's coal industry is promoting electric cars. The Lignite Energy Council bought a Tesla, emblazoned it with pro-coal messaging, and has been...
If you get two, and I get three, how in the world is that fair?
MINOT, N.D. — "North Dakota plan for split districts gives Native Americans 'fairer representation,' advocates say." So reads a recent...
Who could be North Dakota’s next tax commissioner?
MINOT, N.D. — Ryan Rauschenberger has served as North Dakota's tax commissioner since he was appointed to the position by former Gov. Jack...
Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger should step down and focus on health
MINOT, N.D. — In 2014, I was tipped off to the fact that a vehicle registered to Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger had...
Plain Talk: Lawmaker who resigned citing ‘toxic’ political environment speaks out
Sen. Nicole Poolman has served in the North Dakota Senate since 2012. During last week's special session, she announced her retirement, saying...
