Despite the trip's clear connection to Burgum's national political aspirations, it was announced by his taxpayer-funded staff at the state Capitol in Bismarck. inforum.com/opinion/column…

Coming up on tomorrow's Plain Talk, Chad Oban and I will host a point, counterpoint with Sen. Janne Myrdal and columnist Ellie Shockley on Measure 2 which would make big changes to the initiated measure process. Subscribe 👉 inforum.com/podcasts/plain…

How can our democratic republic survive if so many voters refuse to think for themselves? inforum.com/opinion/column…

"Whatever some black-robed meddler might think, no law should be above the democratic process, including abortion." inforum.com/opinion/column…

"Springfield, Ohio, city officials were contacted by Vance’s team and said the claims were baseless. It didn’t matter and now the town is in chaos." wsj.com/us-news/spring…

Measure 2 would make significant changes to North Dakota's initiated measure process. Columnist Ellie Shockley and Sen. Janne Myrdal discussed it with Chad Oban and I on this episode of Plain Talk. inforum.com/opinion/column…

.Chad Oban questions whether Measure 2 gives power to the legislature while limiting citizens’ ability to change the constitution. Sen Janne Myrdal defends the transparency of the leg process. ⚖️ Listen to the full episode of Plain Talk. inforum.com/podcasts/plain…

Coming up on tomorrow's Plain Talk, Rep. Corey Mock joins guest co-host Jamie Selzler and I to talk about Measure 3, which deals with Legacy Fund earnings. To subscribe, search for Plain Talk wherever you get your podcasts, or click here: inforum.com/podcasts/plain…

Why Not Support Measure 2? Columnist Ellie Shockley makes the case against Measure 2 and argues that expecting citizens to vote twice on an initiated measure is elitist and out of touch. 🗳️ Find out more in the full interview on Plain Talk. inforum.com/podcasts/plain…

As a supporter of former President Donald Trump and Senator JD Vance, I am saddened by how they and others continue to repeat claims that lack evidence and disparage the legal migrants living in Springfield. This rhetoric hurts the city and its people... nytimes.com/2024/09/20/opi…

"The human service centers aren’t doing what they’re supposed to do, the State Hospital isn’t doing what they’re supposed to do," Judge Cherie Clark said during a July hearing. inforum.com/opinion/column…

🔊 State Rep. Corey Mock joined this episode of Plain Talk to tell you what Measure 3 is all about. Also, guest co-host Jamie Selzler and I talk about the state of the national election. inforum.com/opinion/column…

Measure 3 and the Legacy Fund State Rep. Corey Mock explains how Measure 3 addresses North Dakota's Legacy Fund, highlighting concerns about how the fund has been managed and the need for long-term savings.💰🌾 Learn more in this episode of Plain Talk. inforum.com/podcasts/plain…

"I wish North Dakota didn't have to spend so much time defending our laws and commerce in the courtroom. I also wish our progressive friends didn't make it necessary." inforum.com/opinion/column…

Rep. Corey Mock says 15% of the Legacy Fund remains uninvested, kept in cash reserves in case the legislature decides to spend it. Learn how this approach affects ND's financial growth. 💸🔍 Catch the full conversation on Plain Talk. inforum.com/podcasts/plain…

State Rep. Corey Mock discusses the Legacy Fund reaching nearly $11 billion instead of the projected $1 billion by 2021. Learn why the original spending cap of 15% now seems excessive. 📈🏛️ Listen to the full discussion on Plain Talk. inforum.com/podcasts/plain…

A judge in Ward County was forced to dismiss domestic violence charges against a man after the state of North Dakota was unable to provide the services needed to make him competent for trial. inforum.com/opinion/column…

The correct mechanism for funding fire protection is for city leaders to budget for it correctly based on need. inforum.com/opinion/column…

The pro-choice movement has been foolish to rely on judges to create and protect abortion rights. inforum.com/opinion/column…

Coming up on tomorrow's Plain Talk, House Minority Leader Zac Ista joins Chad Oban and I to talk about why Democrats opposed an appropriation for lawsuits being handled by Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley's office. Subscribe to Plain Talk at the link 👉 inforum.com/podcasts/plain…