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The Abrupt Committee Change Yesterday on Two-Year Wind Ban Does Nothing
/by Tyler AxnessAfter a weekend of outraged North Dakota citizens questioned the ill-advised two-year wind development ban, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee sent SB 2314 back to committee for further changes. Some thought the four committee members who voted for shutting down wind development to help the coal industry had been persuaded by the phone […]
[AUDIO OF DEBATE] ND Senate Looks to Ban Wind Energy Development To Prop Up Other Energy Resources
/by Tyler AxnessWhen is enough, enough? – Senator Dwight Cook Cook introduced the amendment to ban wind development for two years. During the committee debate, Cook basically admits he is trying to close the door to wind development because of the coal industry struggles. Though he went on to say, “I’m as much as a free […]
ND Senate Committee Approves Two-Year Moratorium on Wind Development
/by Tyler AxnessBreaking news out of Bismarck this morning regarding the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. By a vote of 4-3, the committee has recommended a “DO PASS” on SB 2314 after amendment. The amendment, offered by Senator Dwight Cook of Mandan, would place a two-year moratorium on wind energy development. That is right, no new […]
ND Republicans Again Looking to Break Campaign Promise and Raise Your Taxes
/by Tyler AxnessSenate Bill 2298 would raise taxes on customers who shop online in North Dakota. The tax hike is introduced by Senator Dwight Cook of Mandan who is the Senate Finance and Tax Committee Chair. In a purely strategical move, the Senate co-sponsors include the Vice Chair of Finance and Tax, Senator Brad Bekkedahl, and committee […]
It Is Time To Remove Gerrymandering From Our Politics
/by Tyler AxnessIt is time we addressed gerrymandering of political districts. Over the weekend, the Washington Post published an article describing how this practice is negatively impacting our democracy. I encourage you to take a moment and read it. Before I get into what has happened in North Dakota under Republican control, I want to assure you this isn’t […]