Burgum has an Incredibly Large Electoral Advantage Though First Term has not been Without Controversy

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Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Governor Brent Sanford announced they’re officially seeking reelection. The announcement came in a video that echoed much of their successful 2016 campaign messaging. Burgum’s campaign kicks off days after a national poll listed him as the 10th most popular Governor in the nation. Though Burgum has an incredibly large electoral […]

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Cramer Praises Perdue for “Truthfulness” About Small Family Farms

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Last year, Kevin Cramer questioned the “pain threshold” of family farmers who are feeling the negative impacts of the ongoing trade war with China. He then accused those raising the concerns – including farmers themselves – of creating a “hysteria” over the real-world consequences of the agriculture economy under specific trade policies. Recently, Cramer praised […]

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Auditor Alleges a Violation of Law. Now What?

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According to North Dakota Auditor Josh Gallion, the Department of Commerce violated state law on bidding contracts for the state’s “Be Legendary” logo. The logo caused a lot of conversation about the design and ultimately the process used by the Burgum administration to complete the new look earlier this year. At the time, I asked […]

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GUEST COLUMN: North Dakotans Want a Seat at the Table on Climate Change

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What do changes to crop growth cycles, increased risks of flooding, and severe droughts in North Dakota all have in common? They’re all brought on by climate change. The issue of global warming stands at the forefront of North Dakota’s economy and affects almost every industry and community in the state. There is widespread awareness […]

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TESSA GOULD: North Dakotans Want A Real Economic Plan

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It shouldn’t come as a surprise that North Dakotans aren’t feeling optimistic about the state of the economy. The current leadership in Washington has put North Dakota communities on the back burner, and President Trump’s failed economic policies hurt the Peace Garden State each day. Promises from Trump are made and broken, and farmers and […]

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