1 named to North Dakota Ethics Commission, other 2 seats still in limbo

State officials have tapped former Office of Management and Budget Director Pam Sharp to fill one of the three open seats on ...
The Bismarck Tribune

Energy companies saw wins at the North Dakota Capitol this session. Here's what passed

Legislation to create a regulatory framework around critical mineral development could spur the industry's growth in North Dakota, but it is almost certain to be challenged in court. Meanwhile, ...

Judge upholds North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming care for kids

A North Dakota judge has upheld the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for kids. Judge Jackson Lofgren’s ruling Wednesday dealt a blow to families who have had to travel out of state to receive the ...
ProPublica

They Can’t Get Answers From the Oil Industry. North Dakota’s Oversight Program Hasn’t Helped.

These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. One morning in February 2023, a small group of mineral owners arrived at the North Dakota Capitol on a mission.