The State Board Of Higher Education Has Lost Control Of The University System
Adding to the clamor for removing controversial North Dakota University System Chancellor Hamid Shirvani, today, was a vote of no...
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ND Senate Pumps A Little More Air Into The Higher Ed Bubble
One of the biggest mistakes we've made as a nation is assuming that subsidizing tuition - be it through low-interest,...
With Pension Fund Only 49% Funded, City Of Minot Considering Defined Contribution Plans
All over the country, defined benefits pension plans are crumbling. Public sector plans for state and municipal workers are under...
Every Single Democrat Ethics And Transparency Proposal Got A "Do Not Pass" Recommendation Yesterday
At the beginning of the legislative session Democrats introduced a raft of transparency and ethics laws. Some of what Democrats...
Hoeven Delivers GOP's Weekly Address On Keystone Pipeline, Sequester Cuts
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven delivered the GOP's weekly address this week, talking about the sequester cuts and President Obama's...
North Dakota House Votes To Give Public Workers Defined Contribution Pension Option
Under HB1452, introduced by Rep. Jim Kasper, would give new state hires the option of choosing a defined contribution pension...
Maybe Gun Violence Doesn't Have A Legislative Solution
Today Rep. Kevin Cramer held a forum on gun issues in Fargo. It included a panel discussion, and audience participation,...
Conservatism Vs. Libertarianism
This debate between Ann Coulter, an outspoken conservative, and John Stossel, an outspoken libertarian, is interesting because it's a proxy...
ND House Defeats Bill Requiring Drug Testing For Welfare Recipients
Rep. Dennis Johnson's bill, HB1385, originally would have required drug testing for all recipients of public assistance. As I wrote...
Despite Claims That It's Anti-Law Enforcement, Drone Bill Passes ND Legislature
Rep. Rick Becker's bill, HB1373, which would require law enforcement obtain a warrant before conducting surveillance on private citizens got...
