During the early morning hours, Senate Republicans passed their tax bill. Along with its passage, they have now forfeited the right to specific claims in the political and governing process. Here is a brief, but ever-growing, list of things Republican officials and candidates are no longer allowed to try and sell to the public. You […]
The procedural move to begin debate on the Republican tax bill fell along party lines yesterday afternoon. The move comes as the party solely in control of Washington D.C. tries to convince the public they know how to govern. Other attempts to convince us up to this point in the year have failed. This is […]
By Ryan Taylor, former state senator and USDA Rural Development state director; and Karen Ehrens, food, health and public policy advocate This week we had #GivingTuesday, and last week, Thanksgiving. They’re both starts to what many of us celebrate as a traditional holiday season of giving. Instead of giving, however, tax bills passed by the […]
In a moment of on-record candor, the Griggs County Commission blast the North Dakota Legislature for their handling of the state’s budget. Offering their disapproval during a discussion of NDSU Extension Services funding, the biannual budgeting was described as “disgusting” by one County Commissioner. Because of the state budget cuts, county governments are being forced […]
President Trump has called for a tax cut that will add $1500 billion to the national debt. In normal speak that is $1.5 trillion added to an already staggering debt. Does that make sense? We are at a time of strong economic growth and unemployment is at a 17 year low. Most economists would strongly […]
House Majority Leader Al Carlson is officially running for reelection. The announcement first appeared in an article written by John Hageman of Forum Communications. Arguably the most powerful politician in the state, Carlson is also one of the most divisive. He is the driving force behind the culture of intimidation. The official announcement came a […]
Following my Friday morning post where I pointed out what seemed to be an unnecessary delay from the Governor’s office in response to an open record request, they delivered at 4:30 pm. Turns out, there is a lot to break down in who knew what, and when, in regards to Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger’s DUI […]
Almost two full business weeks later and still no response to an open record request directed at the Governor’s office. The request submitted was narrowed to communications between the Governor’s office and the Tax Commissioner’s office regarding Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger’s arrest for DUI. The time frame was for three weeks. One would think it is […]
Open enrollment for health insurance begins today and runs through December 15th. Following years of empty campaign promises and symbolic repeal votes, Obamacare is still the law of the land. That means the individual mandate to purchase health insurance remains. It’s important to get signed up in this time frame or risk being penalized under […]
Tuesday night, Senate Republicans picked Equifax, Wells Fargo, and other Wall Street companies over working families. North Dakota’s Senator John Hoeven joined the majority to make it harder for ordinary people to band together against the abuses by big banks and credit companies. The 50-50 tie in the Senate was broken by Vice President Mike […]