The data we give away online has built empires—and now, one Minnesota lawmaker says it’s time those empires paid rent. Senator Ann Rest is pushing a new tax on social media giants, targeting the platforms that profit from Minnesotans’ personal data. With a looming budget shortfall, she calls it a fair share. Critics see it
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A new study says agriculture co-ops are a strong economic force in states like South Dakota – but their future is murky, because of federal tax cuts set to expire. Farm cooperatives have been around for more than a century, allowing smaller farmers to pool together resources to buy supplies and market their products. South Dakota
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North Dakota’s rural roads are wearing down, and lawmakers are debating how to pay for repairs. The House passed a 3% gas tax increase to create a new road fund, directing most of the money to counties without oil revenue. Supporters say heavier farm traffic has strained infrastructure, while opponents argue existing funds should cover
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It would be more fun to comment on the antics of the ongoing 2025 North Dakota legislative session. Proposals to make “That Jew” the official king of North Dakota? Will being mentioned in the North Dakota Century Code make him more divine? Isn’t outlawing fluoride just economic development for dentists? More relevant to our actual
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A bill seeks to encourage drilling for oil outside of North Dakota’s highly productive Bakken Formation and take advantage of the Trump administration’s desire for U.S. energy dominance. “Drill, baby, drill is real,” Ron Ness, president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council said Tuesday, repeating a Republican mantra for oil and gas development. Ness was
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A new development in Winnipeg checks all the right urban planning boxes—density, mixed-use, transit access—but beneath the surface, it’s the same old costly pattern of suburban expansion. The problem? It demands expensive infrastructure upgrades that far outstrip the tax revenue it generates. The numbers don’t lie: more roads, more utilities, and more long-term costs make
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State and local governments are heading into rough financial waters. With nearly every state facing budget deficits by 2025, the pressure to balance rising costs with community needs is mounting. Traditional budgeting methods, often reactive and disconnected from strategic goals, aren’t cutting it. That’s where full-cycle strategic budgeting comes in. By linking every dollar spent
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On Monday, the North Dakota House of Representatives moved forward with House Bill 1244, which proposes a $1,000 tax credit for each homeschooled child. While the bill garnered a significant 65-27 vote, it also raises questions about its beneficiaries, particularly for lower-income families who may not pay state income tax. With 5,602 children homeschooled in
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Grand Forks is stepping into 2025 with caution, as the County Commission enacts a hiring freeze. In a tight 3-2 vote, driven by Commissioner Terry Bjerke, the decision emphasizes fiscal responsibility over routine staffing. It’s not a hiring halt but a call for justification; department heads must now make a case to fill positions. As
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Property taxes are an annual challenge for home owners; they’re a biannual challenge for legislator. Minot Representative Larry Bellew is among those who regularly bring the issue back to the legislature; this year the bill was the same as in the past — restrict local jurisdictions from raising their levies by more than 5% without
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This month has been what looks like a reality check. Let’s stipulate to a few facts. In Washington, D.C. we have a Republican President, a Republican House of Representatives and a Republican Senate. In the opinion of these duly elected persons, a tax decrease is needed to stimulate the economy. This is at a time
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I am very possibly of the minority when it comes to public opinion, but nonetheless in the mainstream with the opinions of the majority of credible economists. If there are tax reductions by Congress, it will in all probability stimulate the economy at least over the short term. A tax decrease would also be popular
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Sometimes, maybe the best you can do is to make everyone angry. With three months on the job as a member of City Council and now a budget under my belt, that’s my ‘lesson learned’ at this point. And boy was that budget a doozy. If you’re not familiar with what’s coming your way, I
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WIth roads and bridges in need of repair, Rob Port with the Say Anything Blog becomes an unlikely proponent of an increase in the state’s gas tax. Read his arguments here.
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— Official News Release, ND Tax Commissioner — Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger provided a detailed summary of the current status of the North Dakota oil tax and oil tax incentives, better known as triggers, at a news conference today. “Our office has been watching the price of oil very closely,” said Rauschenberger. “It needed to
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Need a little assistance with your taxes? Want a second pair of eyes to look things over before you sign and send? Business Students at Minot State are ready and willing. Full story from KMOT News including how to set an appointment.
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