January 6, 2017 - Lignite Energy Council

Governor Burgum urges North Dakotans to embrace change

In his first State of the State address, newly elected Governor Doug Burgum on Tuesday, January 3, said the state’s revenue challenge presents an opportunity to reinvent state government and embrace technology to hold down...

Legislative Updates

Lignite Energy Council President and CEO Testifies on SB 2031

Lignite Energy Council President and CEO Testifies on SB 2031 Jason Bohrer testified this week before the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee on SB 2031. This legislation would continue to provide important funding to the...

Legislative Updates

Minnesota Legislative Update 01/06/2017

The 90th Minnesota Legislature officially convened Tuesday, January 3, as legislators were sworn-in and celebrated the opening of the newly-restored State Capitol. The renovations were so comprehensive – long time legislators were getting lost throughout...

Legislative Updates

Legislative Reception Scheduled

The Lignite Energy Council’s Legislative Reception is scheduled for Thursday, January 12th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Country Club, 930 North Griffin, Bismarck. All Board of Directors members and major member lobbyists are encouraged to...

News

Statement regarding the Obama Administration’s release today of the Stream Protection Rule

Statement by Jason Bohrer, president and CEO of the Lignite Energy Council “Today’s release of the stream buffer rule, with one month left in the administration, epitomizes midnight regulation and irresponsible rulemaking. This rule was...