North Dakota’s oil revenue supports tax reductions comparable to those in Florida and Texas
North Dakota Joins the Low-Tax Conversation When it comes to states known for low taxes, most people think of Florida and Texas. However, North Dakota, another Republican-led state, has also positioned itself favorably in this respect. As many states struggle with budget deficits and contemplate tax hikes, North Dakota’s combination of tax cuts, solid public […]
Judges Required to Reinstate North Dakota’s Abortion Ban After Legal Battle Over Ambiguity
North Dakota Abortion Law Reinstated A law in North Dakota that bans nearly all abortions has been restored just over a year after it was overturned. This decision came from a state Supreme Court ruling on Friday. Interestingly, three out of the five judges concurred with a district court’s ruling from September 2024 that had […]
Dakotas poised for newfound political prominence with Senate, Trump Cabinet leaders picked from heartland
In 2025, the Trump administration and Congress are poised to represent a significant realignment of political power, shifting its focus from the East and West Coasts to the center after decades of domination of the coasts. Republicans elected Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as the Senate majority leader. President-elect Trump has nominated South Dakota […]
‘Unconstitutionally Void’: District Judge Slaps Down North Dakota’s Abortion Ban
A North Dakota district court judge ruled against the state's abortion ban on Thursday, finding it unconstitutional. District Judge Bruce Romanick Declared The ruling added that the state's abortion ban is “unconstitutional and invalid for vagueness” and that “pregnant women in North Dakota have a fundamental right to choose an abortion before viability.” Litigation Abortion […]