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    Plain Talk Podcast: Lawmaker says criticism of legislature’s ethics moves are inaccurate
    After voters passed Measure 1 last year, a so-called "ethics" amendment to the state constitution, the Legislature was tasked with implementing...
    entertainment/podcasts12 hours 31 min ago
    June 16, 2019
    Rob Port
    Port: Heitkamp preaches moderation to national Dems even as state party moves further left
    MINOT, N.D. — “There are opportunities for Democrats to win back rural America, but they have to know how to win.” That’s what former...
    opinion/columnsJune 16, 2019 - 7:02am
    June 13, 2019
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    Port: Jon Stewart and his sanctimony are a lot of what’s wrong in American politics today
    This week comedian Jon Stewart made headlines with a rant he went on during a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.
    opinion/columnsJune 13, 2019 - 2:48pm
    Plain Talk Podcast: Senator Kevin Cramer says political attacks on North Dakota company could scare off bidders for federal contracts
    entertainment/podcastsJune 13, 2019 - 9:14am
    June 12, 2019
    Rob Port
    Port: North Dakota is fun, despite what some dumb spam “study” says
    MINOT, N.D. ⁠— A humble request made to my fellow members of the news media: Please stop creating spam headlines for companies like WalletHub...
    opinion/columnsJune 12, 2019 - 6:00am
    June 10, 2019
    The Great River Energy Coal Creek Station coal plant near the Falkirk mine outside of Underwood, N.D., is the largest power plant in North Dakota. Forum file photo.
    Port: North Dakota Democratic party: 'Coal is no longer a viable source of energy'
    In the Minot Daily News, over the weekend was a remarkable letter from a leader in the North Dakota Democratic-NPL which derided our state’s...
    opinion/columnsJune 10, 2019 - 10:03am
    June 7, 2019
    North Dakota State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler speaks to reporters on Wednesday, April 2, 2019, concerning a "family engagement cabinet." Jack Dura / Bismarck Tribune
    Port: DPI spokesman calls State Auditor 'unprofessional' and 'ridiculous' while defending school bus inspection language on website
    Yesterday, State Auditor Josh Gallion’s office released a report focusing on the Department of Public Instruction and school bus inspections....
    opinion/columnsJune 7, 2019 - 7:43pm
    June 3, 2019
    Planned Parenthood offices in Moorhead. Forum file photo
    Port: What if NDSU’s partnership with Planned Parenthood could lead to fewer abortions?
    I largely agree with the Fargo Forum’s editorial, chastising some 89 state lawmakers for urging North Dakota State University to end a research...
    opinion/columnsJune 3, 2019 - 8:51am
    June 2, 2019
    Rob Port
    Port: Legislature’s decision to gut auditor’s powers looks worse and worse
    MINOT, N.D. — The State Board of Higher Education is getting a babysitter for North Dakota State School of Science President John Richman....
    opinion/columnsJune 2, 2019 - 7:00am
    May 30, 2019
    Plain Talk Podcast: Senator Cramer talks Fisher Industries, border wall, trade, and Iran
    On this episode of Plain Talk, Senator Kevin Cramer talks about what President Donald Trump asked him to do with regard to investigating the...
    entertainment/podcastsMay 30, 2019 - 10:30am
    May 29, 2019
    Plain Talk Podcast: Industry spokesman says reducing oil production isn’t the way to curb flaring
    The issue of natural gas flaring in North Dakota is making regional, and even national, headlines again.
    entertainment/podcastsMay 29, 2019 - 10:45am
    May 28, 2019
    Rob Port
    Port: Maybe we should spend less on arresting drunk drivers and more on getting them home safe
    We should be doing a better job of tracking the impact ride hailing services like Uber and Lyft are having on drunk driving rates in North Dakota....
    opinion/columnsMay 28, 2019 - 12:21pm
    'Plain Talk Podcast': Sen. Cramer says he’s 'sick of apologizing' for promoting a North Dakota company for the border wall contract
    "I don't apologize for advocating for them."That's what Senator Kevin Cramer had to say in an interview, recorded before the Memorial Day holiday,...
    entertainment/podcastsMay 28, 2019 - 9:47am
    May 26, 2019
    Rob Port
    Port: North Dakota’s pro-marijuana movement has fractured making legalization far less likely
    MINOT, N.D. -- There is a very large faction of North Dakotans who want marijuana legalized for recreational use. After approving medical marijuana...
    opinion/columnsMay 26, 2019 - 7:05am
    May 24, 2019
    Rob Port
    Port: Petitions filed to refer laws pertaining to state auditor powers, legislative emails and Roosevelt Library funding
    A group of activists have filed petitions with the Secretary of State’s office to refer three pieces of legislation passed during the 2019...
    opinion/columnsMay 24, 2019 - 6:18pm
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