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Guest Investigation: The $740,000 Question
Matt Fern is a film-maker who has spent more than a decade promoting the creation of a film industry in North Dakota. Now, he must call out the wasteful…
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Dustin Gawrylow
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Guest Investigation: The $740,000 Question
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North Dakota Climate Plan Hinges On Carbon Capture
The state climate plan, initiated as part of Governor Doug Burgum's "carbon zero by 2030" initiative is now being finalized.
Jul 10
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Dustin Gawrylow
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North Dakota Climate Plan Hinges On Carbon Capture
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Burleigh Commission Approves Splitting Auditor/Treasurer Roles
Vote comes simultaneous to Governor Kelly Armstrong declining to fix Burleigh County's problems.
Jul 8
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Dustin Gawrylow
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Burleigh Commission Approves Splitting Auditor/Treasurer Roles
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NYC Socialist Borrows Policy From NoDak Republicans
The concept of government-backed grocery stores is not foreign to North Dakota, but can Republican Socialism work for Democratic Socialists in the…
Jul 3
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Dustin Gawrylow
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NYC Socialist Borrows Policy From NoDak Republicans
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Should Taxpayers Pay College Athletes Directly?
The world of college athletics has changed, allowing so-called "student athletes" to be paid under "NIL Rules". NDSU says they will pay athletes…
Jul 2
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Should Taxpayers Pay College Athletes Directly?
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Ethics Commission Wrestles With Legislative Changes
The Ethics Commission continues to examine complaints filed regarding legislators activities, while developing rules to treat cases more fairly and…
Jul 1
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Ethics Commission Wrestles With Legislative Changes
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June 2025
June Media Round-Up On Property Taxes
This week, the ramifications of the 2025 legislative session’s actions on property taxes became known:
Jun 28
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June Media Round-Up On Property Taxes
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Punishing Local Property Tax Reform Efforts
A potential error may end up causing extra hardship for local governments that have actually tried to fix their property tax dilemmas. But was it really…
Jun 26
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Punishing Local Property Tax Reform Efforts
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Public Policy Briefing #1: North Dakota's Property Tax Quagmire
The following is the first of a multi-part long-form policy briefing developed to be a quick reference guide for both citizens and lawmakers.
Jun 24
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Public Policy Briefing #1: North Dakota's Property Tax Quagmire
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Plan For New Property Tax Ballot Measure On Hold
Representative Scott Louser commissioned a poll to determine whether 2026 would be the right time to launch a new initiated measure. Here are the…
Jun 18
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Plan For New Property Tax Ballot Measure On Hold
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Breaking News: Iowa Governor Vetoes Eminent Domain Bill
After weeks of stalling, Kim Reynolds (R), the Governor of Iowa has vetoed legislation passed by the legislature to protect landowners from eminent…
Jun 11
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Breaking News: Iowa Governor Vetoes Eminent Domain Bill
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340B Back In The News
Major pharmaceutical company (AbbVie) sues the State of North Dakota over bill Watchdog Network opposed, but legislature passed.
Jun 10
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340B Back In The News
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