




Collapse in Oil Prices and North Dakota’s Budget. What can be Done?
Oil closed negative for the first time on April 20th. The steep…

Attacks on Wind Energy from ND Politicians Continue
At the beginning of March, Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven…



Agriculture Included in CARES Act. How Will USDA Administer the Relief?
The $2 trillion CARES Act sets aside a little over $23 billion…




Rural Challenges: The Decline of Small Town Main Street
There are several challenges facing rural North Dakota. Over…

The Culture of Intimidation (Part 2: State Agencies)
State agencies are not immune to partisan political pressures.…

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