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In lawsuit, feds argue coal industry can legally give to regulators’ campaigns

May 18, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO Federal lawyers concede that thousands of dollars of campaign donations from coal-mining interests to members of the North Dakota Public Service Commission “risk creating an appearance of impropriety.” Continue Reading

Lonny Winrich, Grand Forks, column: Candidates, not taxpayers, should pay legal expenses

October 5, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

These lawsuits were filed because of the activities of commissioners Kevin Cramer and Brian Kalk as candidates, not because of anything they did in the execution of their duties as commissioners. There’s no reason that North Dakotans should be on the hook for their personal political decisions. Continue Reading

PSC to participate in coal regulation lawsuit

August 28, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK North Dakota’s Public Service Commission has received permission to participate in a federal lawsuit challenging its authority to regulate coal mining. Continue Reading

ND energy policy of world importance: US House candidates vary position on government’s role in growing sector

August 28, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

North Dakota’s energy policy has never been more important to the nation or the world, something candidates from all political parties can agree upon in the upcoming election. Continue Reading

Corruption in the Public Service Commission? Industry donations made to commissioners widespread

August 17, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK NextEra Energy needed approval for a wind farm. BNI Coal was facing penalties for environmental rules. The Arthur Companies needed a license for a grain elevator. Continue Reading

PSC race sets off finger-pointing galore

August 14, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK It’s usually one of the last statewide contests listed on the ballot, and often the last on voters’ minds. But few elections are more heated this year than the race for the North Dakota Public Service Commission. Continue Reading

Campaign donation lawsuit draws PSC interest: Cramer, Kalk under fire; South Heart coal mine application pending

August 9, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK (AP) North Dakota’s Public Service Commission is asking to participate in a federal lawsuit, filed by two environmental groups, that accuses Commissioners Kevin Cramer and Brian Kalk of accepting improper campaign contributions from the coal industry. Continue Reading

Campaign donation lawsuit draws ND PSC interest

August 9, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota’s Public Service Commission is asking to participate in a federal lawsuit, filed by two environmental groups, that accuses Commissioners Kevin Cramer and Brian Kalk of accepting improper campaign contributions from the coal industry. Continue Reading

ND Dem PSC candidate: Bribery law flouted

August 2, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK Two Republican public service commissioners are “flouting the spirit” of North Dakota’s anti-bribery law by accepting campaign contributions from industries they regulate, a Democratic candidate for the board claims. Continue Reading

Republicans aim to unite around Cramer

June 13, 2012 in The Dickinson Press

FARGO Republicans were quick to rally behind challenger Kevin Cramer following his win Tuesday in the GOP primary for North Dakota’s U.S. House race. Continue Reading