Nearly a billion dollars in spending from the State Water Commission is safe from budget cuts. But with less money being diverted into the water commission’s budget from oil taxes, there are question marks for several intent-to-fund projects in the next biennium.
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Federal requirements that force the coal industry to reduce their emissions by 45% by the year 2030 caught state officials and the industry off guard. Nevertheless, the state is developing a plan to meet burdens of a future that will require less carbon pollution.
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There’s a lot of rhetoric being thrown around by environmentalists and coal lobbyists these days. So much so, it’s difficult to sort fact from fiction. But there’s no doubt the coal industry is in a period of transition; what’s not as clear is the idea that environmental regulations are the sole cause. The video
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The big news these days is the budget impact the low oil price is having on North Dakota. It’s a symptom of an old problem, those forecasting for oil markets is notoriously bad. The article linked below is a comprehensive look at the oil industry and the markets that shape the pricing. It’s an interesting
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With higher education continuing costs to rise along with more allocations from the state budget, one Minot lawmaker is concerned we’ve got our priorities mixed up. Rep. Roscoe Streyle recently called attention to the fact that international students receive a disproportionate number of full tuition waivers.
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The downturn in oil prices is finally leaking into state budgets. The March 2015 revenue forecast missed the mark by more than a billion dollars. The governor is tapping rainy day funds as well as ordering across the board cuts to make up the difference.
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Actor Josh Duhamel is now the face of North Dakota tourism. A brief ad spot featuring Duhamel in 2014 led to a spike in web traffic, so this year the Tourism Department bet big on new commercials and a broader ad reach.
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With the announcement former Ag Commissioner Sara Vogel will not be running for Governor on the Democratic ticket, it seems more likely that the race for the state’s top office will be decided at the June primary election.
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State officials are launching a review process of the criminal justice system with the hopes that it will lead to cost reductions and less recidivism. Nick Smith with the Bismarck Tribune has the full story.
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The price of oil may be down, but you wouldn’t know it by the number of babies being delivered. Zoe Peterson has the story from the Star Tribune on the challenges of growing an obstetrics department to meet demands of a growing community.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal by the State of North Dakota on the fetal heart beat law. The ruling from the lower court will stand; the law cannot take effect. The state spent $240k defending the law.
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As a percentage total, less and less oil is being shipped by rail. And as infrastructure starts to catch up, we’ll likely see that number continue to fall. This article provides informative background and content from the director of the ND Pipeline Authority.
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The business plan for the Western Area Water Supply project (WAWS) that relied on the sale of water tot he oil industry is proving to be less than perfectly thought out. Some type of adjustment will need to made. Nick Smith has the story.
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One candidate believes the Republican nominee will be the next Governor of North Dakota. That means the actual Governor’s election will take place this June at the primary election and be between Republican candidates. Rob Port has the commentary.
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Sixteen thousand feet under the geographic center of North American is some of the oldest rock on the planet. And scientists are going to drill down there to see what it looks like. Lauren Donovan has the recap on a cool research project.
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With all the dire news on the price of oil, there are still many who are bullish on the future of North Dakota oil. So much so, one company is moving forward with pipeline investment that will cost more than $3 billion.
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