Governor Burgum has ordered bars, restaurants, theaters, gyms, and other recreational venues to close starting at noon March 20th to April 6th. North Dakota now joins neighboring states who had already enacted the order. The difficult move is necessary to “flatten the curve” of covid-19. Yet, the decision and its roll out lead to more […]
So it seems one of the greatest experiments ever is starting to happen as I write this. That is the growing number of people trying to work from home during the “quarantine” requirements happening throughout the world right now. While there are multiple types of industries that have done this over the years with newer […]
In North Dakota, we joke there are two seasons, winter and construction. With the unprecedented situation brought on by the covid-19, people in construction are looking for certainty. The transition to construction season has started. What happens if projects are delayed, or worse canceled? Are workers able to extend unemployment? Will they be eligible at […]
March 17 is set to host primary presidential voting in four states. Arizona, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio. As of this writing, Ohio has rescheduled its March 17 vote to June 2nd. Louisiana and Georgia have already postponed their vote from their original dates. Ohio Governor DeWine questions how we can be telling people to stay […]
Governor Doug Burgum spoke to North Dakotans about state plans to slow down the spread of covid-19 (coronavirus). The press conference came the morning after the ND Department of Health confirmed the first case in the state. Burgum delivered remarks, facts, and plans to his residents in a cool, calm, collected manner. It was the […]
For a little over 3 years NDx has explained ND politics. We broke news, other media followed, and we asked questions it seemed nobody else would. Some of that work led to better outcomes in public policy. And though we may not have always agreed, I want to thank those of you who interacted and […]
At the beginning of March, Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven pushed for the repeal of the wind production tax credit (PTC). The move is the latest example of ND politicians saying they’re for “all of the above” energy policies while actively pursuing the opposite. Why is it wind energy is always in their sights? […]
In Def Leppard’s classic, “When Love and Hate Collide,” an immortally despondent Joe Elliott croons an enduring question, “do you have a heart of stone?” The answer for those who croon and crow about the virtues of Medicaid block grants the answer may be, “yes.” But have you thought about how some of the same […]
Monday’s announcement the Supreme Court will take up the Affordable Care Act (ACA) lawsuit means health care is again on the ballot. Though the decision likely won’t happen until after the election, the issue should be on the minds of voters. People will need to be elected who want to protect pre-existing conditions and other […]
As NDx pointed out last night, the lobbyists for the oil and gas industry are furious about attempts by the state to collect money the ND Supreme Court determined is owed to public schools. A day before the important Land Board meeting, oil and gas lobbyists sent media and lawmakers their position and talking points. […]