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In lawsuit, feds argue coal industry can legally give to regulators' campaigns

In lawsuit, feds argue coal industry can legally give to regulators' campaigns FARGO — Federal lawyers concede that thousands of dollars of campaign donations from coal-mining interests to members of the North Dakota Public Service Commission “risk creating an appearance of impropriety.”

By Patrick Springer , May 19, 2013

PSC to participate in coal regulation lawsuit

BISMARCK — North Dakota’s Public Service Commission has received permission to participate in a federal lawsuit challenging its authority to regulate coal mining.

By Dale Wetzel , August 29, 2012

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ND energy policy of world importance: US House candidates vary position on government's role in growing sector

ND energy policy of world importance: US House candidates vary position on government's role in growing sector North Dakota’s energy policy has never been more important to the nation or the world, something candidates from all political parties can agree upon in the upcoming election.

By Katherine Grandstrand , August 29, 2012

Corruption in the Public Service Commission? Industry donations made to commissioners widespread

Corruption in the Public Service Commission? Industry donations made to commissioners widespread BISMARCK — NextEra Energy needed approval for a wind farm. BNI Coal was facing penalties for environmental rules. The Arthur Companies needed a license for a grain elevator.

By Marino Eccher , August 18, 2012

PSC race sets off finger-pointing galore

BISMARCK — It’s usually one of the last statewide contests listed on the ballot, and often the last on voters’ minds. But few elections are more heated this year than the race for the North Dakota Public Service Commission.

By Marino Eccher , August 15, 2012

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Campaign donation lawsuit draws PSC interest: Cramer, Kalk under fire; South Heart coal mine application pending

Campaign donation lawsuit draws PSC interest: Cramer, Kalk under fire; South Heart coal mine application pending BISMARCK (AP) — North Dakota’s Public Service Commission is asking to participate in a federal lawsuit, filed by two environmental groups, that accuses Commissioners Kevin Cramer and Brian Kalk of accepting improper campaign contributions from the coal industry.

By Dale Wetzel , August 10, 2012

Campaign donation lawsuit draws ND PSC interest

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Public Service Commission is asking to participate in a federal lawsuit, filed by two environmental groups, that accuses Commissioners Kevin Cramer and Brian Kalk of accepting improper campaign contributions from the coal industry.

August 09, 2012

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ND Dem PSC candidate: Bribery law flouted

BISMARCK (AP) — Two Republican public service commissioners are “flouting the spirit” of North Dakota’s anti-bribery law by accepting campaign contributions from industries they regulate, a Democratic candidate for the board claims.

By Dale Wetzel , August 03, 2012

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Republicans aim to unite around Cramer

Republicans aim to unite around Cramer FARGO — Republicans were quick to rally behind challenger Kevin Cramer following his win Tuesday in the GOP primary for North Dakota’s U.S. House race.

By Kristen M. Daum , June 14, 2012

Cramer leads Kalk in US House primary

GRAND FORKS - With 397 of 426 precincts reporting by 10:53 p.m. Tuesday, Kevin Cramer was leading Brian Kalk 54 to 45 percent in the North Dakota primary to clinch the Republican nomination to run for the U.S. House in November.

By Ryan Johnson , June 13, 2012

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GOP voters mulling House pick; Poll finds Dem. Gulleson trailing both Kalk, Cramer

GOP voters mulling House pick; Poll finds Dem. Gulleson trailing both Kalk, Cramer FARGO — Six months out from the general election, a Republican seems poised to win North Dakota’s U.S. House seat this year, but a significant proportion of likely Republican voters are undecided as to who that contender should be.

By Kristen M. Daum , May 18, 2012

Letter: Foxes in the henhouse at PSC

March 31, 2012

Groups want 2 men off South Heart Coal mine permit review panel who accepted campaign contributions from company

BISMARCK — Two North Dakota organizations are threatening to sue if Public Service Commissioners Kevin Cramer and Brian Kalk don’t remove themselves from making decisions about the South Heart Coal mining permit application. Kalk said the notice of intent to file a lawsuit “has no basis in fact and is nothing more than a political attack.”

March 27, 2012

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Groups: Commissioner contributions a conflict

Public Service commissioners Brian Kalk and Kevin Cramer should recuse themselves from decisions regarding a South Heart coal mine project because of campaign contributions they received, four organizations said in letters hand delivered to the two Friday.

June 18, 2011

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Letter: Commissioner Kalk represents best of America

July 30, 2010

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