Entries by Tyler Axness

North Dakota Needs to Overhaul Spill Reporting

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There is a troubling pattern in North Dakota when it comes to reporting and cleaning up spills and leaks of our natural resources. You’ve likely caught on to the routine yourself. A spill or leak occurs. It is discovered – sometimes by the landowner or farmer – and reported with an estimate of the volume […]

Explainer (Nov. 17-22)

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It is this week’s Explainer. The top ND political news explained in minutes. Farm aid, Savanna’s Act, impeachment, and lunch are included.

North Dakota Farmers Deserve Answers on MFP Distribution and Trade Resolution

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Recently, a report was published demonstrating the skewed payments in the MFP roll out. It turns out payments are disproportionately going to Southern states. It is important to ask why? North Dakota farmers deserve answers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear those in an official public position to get those answers are willing to live up to […]

A Chance to Eliminate Lunch Debt for North Dakota Students

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The North Dakota Legacy Fund has passed $6 billion and legislators are hearing from the public about what should be done. One of the issues seemingly gaining support is creating a universal lunch program for North Dakota’s public schools. Dane DeKrey, the Advocacy Director of the ACLU of North Dakota explained the idea on “Afternoons […]

LISTEN: What Exactly is the Conflict of Interest?

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Following North Dakota Auditor Josh Gallion’s audit on the Department of Commerce where he alleges the agency broke the law, I asked: “now what?” The Department of Commerce maintained they had done nothing wrong and a spokesperson for the Auditor said there was “no remedy.” ND xPlains suggested there is a role of the Attorney […]

LISTEN: Congressman Kelly Armstrong Discusses Farm Aid and Impeachment Process

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On November 1st, Congressman Kelly Armstrong joined my radio show, “Afternoons Live” on KFGO to discuss the week in politics. We began our discussion laying out the request made earlier that day for a disaster declaration for 47 of North Dakota’s 53 counties. The declaration was requested of the USDA. We finished our conversation talking […]