Audio: KFYR Discussing PipelinePetition.com, and the Senate Passing Pension Reform

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Audio: KFYR Discussing PipelinePetition.com, and the Senate Passing Pension Reform

On Tuesday, April 4th 2023 Daryl Lies and I discussed the launch of PipelinePetition.com under the North Dakota Energy Council coalition banner.

Dustin Gawrylow

Apr 05, 2023

In this hour of the KFYR Kafe, we discuss our new project to help residents in Bismarck and Burleigh County have their voices and concerns about the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline - specifically as it relates to its proximity to rural residential developments outside of Bismarck and the impact on Bismarck’s future growth.

To find out how you can make your voice heard on this issue, click here.

We have added an option for those outside of Burleigh County as well.

North Dakota Energy Council

Former Mayor John Warford Helps Launch PipelinePetition.com

Watch now (20 min) | Over the past year, there has been a growing discomfort with the tactics being used, and the route placement of the Summit Carbon Solutions carbon dioxide pipeline. In the last couple of months, the diverse spectrum of individuals and organizations involved in addressing this issue has been growing. At the request of various supporters, donors, and me…

a year ago · Dustin Gawrylow

In the second half of the hour, we discussed the passage of Pension Reform (HB 1040) in the Senate. We neglected to mention that the vote to approve was on the policy. The Senate then sent the bill back to the Appropriations Committee. So there will be more votes on the bill on the Senate side.

This is a positive and quick turn around since February when it appeared that the Senate was going to take a hard-line position against fundamental reforms.

North Dakota's Watchdog Update

The Fight For Pension Reform Begins

On Friday, January 13th, 2023 the most serious fight to reform the state’s bleeding pension fund began with a three-hour long hearing on the two bills. This is a long-standing issue that I, the North Dakota Watchdog Network ( and the North Dakota Taxpayers Association before that), have pushed to reform…

a year ago · Dustin Gawrylow

If this pension reform can ultimately pass, it will be due in large part to Governor Burgum’s efforts to tackle it as a flagship issue. It is one MAJOR issue that conservatives should be happy for his involvement to promote.

North Dakota's Watchdog Update

Governor Burgum Proposes Sweeping Public Pension Reform

As part of his 2023-25 executive budget proposal, Governor Burgum is showing that he is actually willing to use his political capital to promote long-needed policy changes that previous governors just have not been willing to touch. I previously wrote about how Governor Burgum is returning to his roots and proposing a “flat income tax with a path to zero…

a year ago · 1 like · Dustin Gawrylow

Watchdog Wednesday Alert

I will be on KFYR this afternoon (April 5th at 3pm) for our regular weekly Watchdog Wednesday hour. If you want to discuss these issues, or any others issues, please call in during the 3pm hour today by calling 701-258-0550.