North Dakota's Watchdog Update

North Dakota's Watchdog Update

Is A $1.5 billion Shortfall Coming in 2027?

State Representative Scott Louser (R-Minot) issues warning about North Dakota's budget due to national and international economic trends affecting North Dakota.

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Dustin Gawrylow
Jan 24, 2026
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Most people know that North Dakota has a counter-cyclical economy due to relying on energy and agriculture. This means that when prices go down, that is good for America and consumers, but bad for North Dakota because the state, despite being controlled by a Republican Super-Majority and living through multiples economic declines and busts, has never b…

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