U.S. House candidate Kelly Armstrong joined me on the radio show today to talk about his campaign and his upcoming debate with Democratic opponent Mac Schneider. I asked Armstrong about national political trends, and the predictions for Democratic gains. “I don’t think there’s a blue wave coming in North Dakota,” he told me. He said…
Audio: Rep. Tom Kading Says His New Sharing Parenting Legislation Is Not Like Measure 6
In a recent letter to the editor attorney Jason McLean, a divorce lawyer and opponent to reforming our state’s child custody laws, suggested that new shared parenting legislation under consideration in Bismarck is just like 2014’s shared parenting ballot measure. That would be a devastating and persuasive argument, if true, because Measure 6 on the 2014…
Legislation Would Prohibit Building Code Enforcement for DIY Projects
State Rep. Tom Kading, a lawmaker in his first term from Fargo’s District 45, has introduced HB1327. If passed, it would prohibit local governments from enforcing building codes on do-it-yourself projects. You can read the full bill below, but here’s the pertinent excerpt: I’m typically skeptical of most government regulations, and debating their efficacy is…
Tom Kading: North Dakota's Success Requires Sound Leadership
Sometimes, it is worthwhile to look back and see how far our state has come in the last two decades. The prosperity and economic vitality of today’s North Dakota stands in sharp contrast with the North Dakota of two decades ago. Our state is now the fastest growing state for population, exports, personal income, and…