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North Dakota poised to grow electrical grid

The February cold snap served as a powerful reminder that reliable electricity is a non-negotiable, life­ sustaining necessity in North Dakota. Interruption in the flow of electricity impacts human life, safety, business viability and food production, processing and preservation. Beyond our ...

Restoring fiscal sanity begins with resolution

Imagine going on a spending spree in your golden years and racking up debt for your kids to pay off after you’re gone. Would you do that? Of course not. But that’s exactly what our federal government is doing — to the tune of $37 trillion, or $295,000 per American family. Our ...

Securing ND’s energy future through innovation

The new year presents North Dakota’s energy industries with great opportunities. While the last four years have brought relentless challenges to our fossil fuel sectors, North Dakota has prevailed. Oil production has consistently remained above one million barrels per day, making us the ...

Working to restore US strength, with ND at center

North Dakota fulfills an ever-growing role in our national defense. Our state leads the way on missions, both new and established, that are critical to U.S. security and ability to push back on the aggressions of our adversaries. We have been laying the groundwork for these efforts for years, ...

External pressures impact ND insurance costs

In recent years, you may have noticed headlines related to the insurance industry, and, more importantly, you may have experienced its effects firsthand. This could include higher premiums that strain your household budget, reduced availability of certain coverage options, or delays in claim ...

How to influence your ND legislators decisions

Many North Dakotans communicate with various North Dakota Legislators on a regular basis. The 69th Legislative Assembly organized December 2-4, 2024, and now will convene in regular session on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Below I share a few ideas on how to communicate with your legislators as you ...