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Pipeline Authority’s Impact Gas & State Revenue Explained!

The North Dakota Pipeline Authority has a unique role beyond regulation. It possesses financial tools and opportunities to invest state resources, addressing issues like gas curtailment. The goal? To ensure responsible resource management and economic benefits for North Dakota. #NorthDakota #PipelineAuthority #Energy #Gas #Commerce #resourcemanagement

Tax Receipts Explained How the State Handles Finances

Ever wonder where your tax money ends up? Brian Kroshus' team collects all the receipts. State agencies collect revenue, bring it to the office for deposit, and then manage the cash flow, deposits, investment returns, and reconciliations. OMB helps manage the backend and forecasting. #TaxDollars #StateBudget #GovernmentFinance #CashFlow #publicfunds

Property Tax What the 3% Cap Really Means #northdakota @NoDakTaxpayers

Local governments are complaining about the 3% property tax cap. Will homeowners see the promised benefits, or will rising valuations eat up the savings? It's too soon to tell, but major changes are likely coming to the next property tax scheme. #PropertyTax #TaxReform #LocalGovernment #Economy #personalfinance

​ @MDaneWaters discusses things happening around the world in #nigeria #China #venezuela

Dane has worked on six continents with government officials, activists, academics and NGOs. He has consulted on projects with the United Nations, the U.S. Department of State and the International Republican Institute. He was a political appointee in President George H. W. Bush’s administration, served as the Political Director of the Humane Society Legislative Fund and the Humane Society of the United States and was the National Field Director for U.S. Term Limits. Dane has worked on dozens of ballot campaigns, five U.S. presidential campaigns, and numerous other candidate elections in the U.S. as well as presidential and prime ministerial campaigns around the world. Dane is the founder and Chair of the Initiative & Referendum Institute at the University of Southern California – a non-profit non-partisan research and educational organization established to study direct democracy. He is the co-founder of the Initiative & Referendum Institute Europe. Dane was honored to have been asked to help plan and execute the memorial service held on October 28, 2001 at Ground Zero for the families of those lost. Dane has authored and edited numerous articles and books on direct democracy and has provided commentary on governance issues to newspapers, radio talk shows, and television stations around the world. He consulted on the television shows West Wing and the Weakest Link. He was a regular political columnist for Campaigns & Elections Magazine. Dane is also very active in animal welfare issues, especially the protection of elephants, and is the founder of The Elephant Project.

North Dakota Pipeline Discussion

The North Dakota Pipeline Authority has a unique role beyond regulation. It possesses financial tools and opportunities to invest state resources, addressing issues like gas curtailment. The goal? To ensure responsible resource management and economic benefits for North Dakota. #NorthDakota #PipelineAuthority #Energy #Gas #Commerce #resourcemanagement

Levi Bachmeier on Parental Rights and Education

Levi Bachmeier shares his perspective on parental rights, homeschooling, and charter schools in North Dakota. Understand his vision for the state's education system and how it impacts families. #ParentalRights #Homeschooling #CharterSchools #NorthDakota #educationpolicy

Farmers Can’t Redirect Planting? China’s Goals & Market Shift

Imagine shifting from sunflowers to beans mid-season. That's the challenge some farmers are navigating.This pivot reflects more than just crop rotation. It's about adapting to evolving market demands and understanding larger geopolitical strategies, particularly China's long-term goals. It highlights the interconnectedness of agriculture, economics, and international relations.What looks like a simple planting decision is often a complex strategic calculation. #Agriculture #Farming #China #Geopolitics #StrategicThinking@

Filibuster’s Future: Conservative View & Political Impact

This Republican explains why he doesn't want his party to be responsible for the havoc it will cause long term. "It does force us sometimes to reach across the aisle and work with people." #Filibuster #Republican #Conservative #Politics #senate