Listening to Senator John Hoeven at the FMWF Chamber’s Roundtable event at the Red River Valley Fair this morning:

AJ GOES TO THE DOG PARK, the funniest movie you'll see all year, is now out to rent on YouTube and Amazon!

Very sad to hear of the passing of Sen Larry Robinson. He was a dedicated statesman whose legacy will live on at Valley City State University where he dedicated nearly half a century of service. Below is a 2017 picture of us at a parade in Lisbon, ND: newsdakota.com/2025/09/04/for…

Heading to DC today to advocate for North Dakotans’ tax credits and affordable health coverage: inforum.com/news/north-dak…

“Having access to health care tax credits is something that can literally help anyone. You don’t know what type of situation you could be in,” said Eniola Soetan, the North Dakota Vice State Legislative ambassador for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network www-kfyrtv-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.kfyrtv…

“If those tax credits expire at the end of the year, costs will spike. A family of four making about $64,000 a year could see their premiums rise by more than $2,500. Advocates call that an unfair hit to working families.” American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in DC earlier this week: www-kxnet-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.kxnet.…

The expiration of the current ACA tax credits would mean immediate increases in cost for nearly 40,000 North Dakotans re: their health insurance. I joined Tyler Axness on KFGO to talk about American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s recent trip to DC to advocate for their extension: omny.fm/shows/afternoo…

Incredibly grateful to the Greater North Dakota Chamber for the invitation to participate in their healthcare panel today at the 2025 Policy Summit. Keeping employers informed around the complex world of healthcare and how public policy impacts both their businesses & employees is crucial!

This week, I visited with reps from the American Cancer Society. We had an important conversation on how we can support funding and research for cancer patients. This issue is personal for me and I appreciate this group’s commitment to fighting for cancer patients and cancer

Thanks again to the Greater North Dakota Chamber for inviting patient advocacy groups to participate yesterday in their discussion on healthcare costs at the 2025 Policy Summit:

Thankful to North Dakota’s entire federal delegation for taking the time to meet with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteers to discuss access & funding issues re: cancer patients and overall health coverage last week in our nation’s Capitol:

Thankful to South Dakota’s entire federal delegation for taking the time to meet with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteers to discuss access & funding issues re: cancer patients last week. Also, I promise Senator Mike Rounds is an engaging speaker - I’m just bad at keeping my eyes open during photos…

Health screenings save lives through early detection of diseases like breast cancer. I talked with Dakota News Now’s Grant Green about programs like All Women Count impact the health of South Dakotans earlier this week:

Would you look at that? The lil movie that we made in and around Fargo, ND is available to buy via Vinegar Syndrome! (There’s even a limited edition slip cover one if you’re feeling fancy)

Pretty blown away and humbled that only 75 copies of the special edition of the bluray are left: vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/fr…

Some personal news: I’ve accepted a role with Primacy Strategy Group as Director of Multistate Government Relations! I’m excited to be utilizing my time and experience in state government to help people navigate the complex challenges of lawmaking in all 50 states with such a dynamic team!

Practical life skills —> stable economic future for the next gen: "The curriculum also integrates employability skills, including resume development, financial literacy, effective communication, and team building." -Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest Full update here: linkedin.com/pulse/helping-…

It’s very Autumn in Alexandria, MN today:

Now available to stream on this particular service!

“This is about making sure that the providers understand, and the patients understand their options and alternatives, and how they can play a role in treating pain better, even down to the timing of it as well,” John Greenwood, co-founder of Goldfinch Health said.   Primacy