Nick Bata: What I Would Do as Insurance Commissioner
The Problem Everything government touches it ruins. Money, banking, healthcare and insurance no longer serve their primary functions. The monopoly...
Insurance Commissioner
State Senator Jon Casper Not Running For Insurance Commissioner
Back before the holiday break state Senator Jon Casper told me he was interested in potentially pursuing a campaign for...
LegitSlater: Does North Dakota Have Too Many Elected Offices?
Last week, SAB contributor Rod St. Aubyn opined that perhaps we in North Dakota elect too many offices. Specifically, he asked: "What...
Interesting: Jasper Schneider Paying To Promote Facebook Page
It's way too early to start talking about candidates for statewide office in 2014. Or maybe it's not. Here's something...
Dorso Column: There's Still A Lot On The Plate For Legislators
There is still a lot of legislation to be debated in Bismarck. I doubt the abortion debate will moderate much...
Senate Overrules Part of Smoking Ban
In what is yet another example of unintended consequences regarding the recent statewide smoking ban passed during the November general...
Executive Branch Officials Get Pay Increases Under Governor's Budget
Taking a look at Governor Dalrymple's proposed budgets for the various executive office holders reveals big pay increases. Dalrymple intends...
