Clik here to view.
Cheesed Off Heidi Heitkamp Is Definitely Running For Governor In 2016
I think we have our answer about whether or not Senator Heidi Heitkamp is running for Governor in 2016 as has been widely rumored. In an interview with her allies on the Fargo Forum editorial board,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
James Kerian: Religious Freedom Requires Small Government
There has been no shortage of commentary on the Charlie Hebdo massacre in France and one recurring theme for Americans has been a re-commitment to the principles expressed in the first amendment to our...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bill Would Create State-Run Retirement Program For North Dakotans
Rep. George Keiser, a Republican from Bismarck, wants the State of North Dakota to run a retirement plan for its citizens. It would be called the Save for Retirement Today Plan, if HB1200 passes. Here...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Law Enforcement Should Prove That DUI Checkpoints Work
North Dakota’s legislature is considering HB1084 which, if passed, would make it illegal for law enforcement to “halt an operator of a vehicle solely to determine compliance” with traffic laws. I first...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bills Filed For Industrial Commission Makeup, Student Loan Forgiveness,...
Bills are still being filed down at the legislature in Bismarck. I’ve been trying to highlight some of the legislation that has jumped out at me as interesting here on SAB. Here’s the latest list:...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bette Grande: Time To Move On From The Endangered Species Act
Pictured above, President Richard Nixon signs the Endangered Species Act into law on December 28, 1973 The Keystone Pipeline continues to get the attention but there are other issues with a larger...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is SBHE President Going To Withdraw Her Nomination?
Starting over the weekend I’ve been hearing a buzz from certain lawmakers that State Board of Higher Education President Kirsten Diederich, whose appointment to a second term by Governor Jack Dalrymple...
View ArticleClik here to view.
UND Seems To Be Making Up Costs Of Keeping Nickname Moratorium
Yesterday HB1155 – Rep. Scott Louser’s legislation extending a moratorium on picking a new nickname for the University of North Dakota – was heard before the House Education Committee. One of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ouch: Online Poll Not Looking Good For Heidi Heitkamp Run In 2016
Senator Heidi Heitkamp refused to rule out running for governor in 2016. She made the comments while getting in a dig at Rep. Roscoe Streyle’s bill to modify how the state fills vacancies in its...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Possibility Of Vouchers Is Only Reason To Support Early Childhood Education
Very often lobbyists representing educator groups or unions are accused of being more concerned with policy that benefits educators as opposed to policy which benefits students. I think that truism...
View ArticleClik here to view.
House Resolution Calls Use Of DOT Dynamic Message Signs “Orwellian”
Dynamic message signs used by the DOT are basically signs which can be programmed to display different messages. They can be mobile and temporary – warning motorists about road construction or flooded...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Moderate” Heidi Heitkamp Wants To Hold Keystone Hostage For Minimum Wage Hike
Senator Heidi Heitkamp barely won the 2012 election which put her in office. This lack of a meaningful mandate from voters means the Senator has to work very hard to cultivate an image as a moderate....
View ArticleClik here to view.
UND Researcher Peddles Campus Rape Junk Science
A couple of days ago I wrote about a study released by the University of North Dakota claiming that roughly a third of college males would sexually assault a woman if they thought they could get away...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Another Sign The Boom Is Over: Number Of Introduced Bills Down 34%
How can you tell when North Dakota’s boom era is over? When lawmakers start cutting back on the number of bills they introduce. Less money to spend means less legislative activity. I got a lot of heat...
View ArticleClik here to view.
North Dakota Higher Ed Board President Kirsten Diederich Resigns
Yesterday I wrote about rumors circulating among lawmakers which held that State Board of Higher Education President Kirsten Diederich was considering resigning in the face of legislative opposition to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Democrat-Backed Bill Would Require Equal Gender Pay From State Contractors
It looks like a group of Democrat legislators are going to bring the #waronwomen fight to the North Dakota legislature this session. A trio of House bills – all with half-term Representaive and “Woman...
View ArticleClik here to view.
From the Left: Defending North Dakota’s Brand Of Conservatism
This will not come as a surprise for anybody who pays attention, but North Dakota conservatism is not the same as conservatism in other parts of the Country. I believe that frustrates many people on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Only Way To Respect All Views On UND Nickname Is A Permanent Moratorium
“It’s a dumb bill,” the always eloquent Fargo Forum editorial board writes today of Rep. Scott Louser’s bill to extend the moratorium on a new UND nickname until the middle of 2017. “It’s a transparent...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bill Would Limit Lawmaker Access To Open Records
“The Legislature shouldn’t do anything to weaken the state’s open records and open meetings laws,” writes the Bismarck Tribune’s editorial board today. They’re writing about two bills I’ve covered...
View ArticleClik here to view.
On Television: Kirsten Diederich Resignation Is A Start To Fixing Higher Ed
After taking some time off I made a glorious return to Chris Berg’s 6:30 Point of View program last night. I apologize in advance for the cruddy audio. I didn’t have Skype set to pick up the right...
View Article
