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RINOs Hate Limited Government “Bastiats” More Than Ever

April 12, 2021 T. Arthur Mason

Nearly two years ago, I wrote an article explaining why RINOs (Republicans in Name Only) don’t like the Bastiat Caucus. Oddly enough, I think it might just be more applicable today than when I wrote it then. The Republican political [read more…]

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NDtans Can Thank Covid for a More Transparent Legislature

January 5, 2021 T. Arthur Mason

Today is Day 1 of North Dakota’s 67th Legislative Assembly. Whether that tickles your fancy or strikes fear into your heart may depend on your views about the role of government in our lives. Regardless, North Dakotans can thank Covid-19 [read more…]

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State Rep. Dan Johnston Announces Bid for State Treasurer

January 7, 2020 T. Arthur Mason

With his family behind him, State Representative Dan Johnston (R – District 24) officially announced his candidacy for the office of State Treasurer from NDGOP headquarters in Bismarck tonight. Johnston is seeking to replace the person who has served longest [read more…]

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Should the ND Legislature Livestream Committee Meetings?

September 3, 2019 T. Arthur Mason

If you pay much attention to North Dakota politics, then you’ve probably seen news reports — like this one from the Forum News Service — about State Representative Marvin Nelson’s (D – District 9) intention to “shame” the North Dakota [read more…]

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BREAKING: Legislature Won’t Reconvene to Right Their Wrong on Auditor’s Bill

May 13, 2019 T. Arthur Mason

Last week I wrote about the fact that State Auditor Josh Gallion was scheduled to meet with our State Legislature’s Majority Leaders, Senator Rich Wardner (R – District 37) and Rep. Chet Pollert (R – District 29) today. That meeting [read more…]

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Guest Post: Rep. Marvin Nelson Sheds Light on State Auditor’s Situation

May 10, 2019 T. Arthur Mason

The following article was published with the permission of its author, Rep. Marvin Nelson (D – District 9). It was originally posted to Rep. Nelson’s Facebook page earlier today. The fight over the Auditor’s office has been in the news [read more…]

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A Message to State Auditor Josh Gallion: Don’t Give an Inch

May 9, 2019 T. Arthur Mason

As much as I’m sure some state legislators would love it to, the issue regarding their gutting of the State Auditor’s office is not going away. I think it’s safe to say that there’s a significant number of the electorate [read more…]

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State Representative Admits Wanting to “Reel In” State Auditor Josh Gallion

May 8, 2019 T. Arthur Mason

The hot topic resulting from the concluding days of the 66th Legislative Session stems from the fact that the Legislature stripped the State Auditor of his authority to initiate performance audits. This was done through a conference committee amendment. And [read more…]

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How Did the Entire ND Senate Miss the Section Gutting State Auditor’s Office?

May 6, 2019 T. Arthur Mason

By now you’re likely aware of the North Dakota Legislature voting to strip the State Auditor of his authority to initiate performance audits. This took place in Senate Bill 2004. Not only did I write about it the day the [read more…]

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BREAKING: Burgum Signs Off on Legislature’s Power Grab of State Auditor

May 2, 2019 T. Arthur Mason

Last Thursday, the North Dakota Legislature made one of the most egregious moves of the 66th Legislative Session by inserting an amendment into Senate Bill 2004 that strips the State Auditor of his authority to initiate performance audits. It’s a [read more…]

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