February 22, 2019 - Lignite Energy Council

Minnesota Update

Governor Tim Walz (DFL) released his budget this week, which he calls a “moral” document that is comprised of nearly $50 billion in state spending which included billions worth of new spending and tax increases....

Legislative Updates

North Dakota Legislature Reaches Crossover Break

The legislative assembly reached the midway point of the legislative session on Wednesday, February 20. This is known as the crossover break as each chamber has worked through all of their respective bill introductions and...

Legislative Updates

Project Prairie Dog

Last fall, the interim Energy Development and Transmission Committee unanimously approved a proposal nicknamed “Operation Prairie Dog.” This proposal aimed to provide around $280 million in oil and gas tax revenue to fund infrastructure projects...

Legislative Updates

North Dakota Bill Tracker

The North Dakota legislature reached the crossover deadline two days early after holding days long floor sessions since last week to vote on hundreds of bills. The Lignite Energy Council has been tracking a list...