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
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.
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.
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. 
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