701-566-9300Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #3 — It Can’t be only about Property Tax Relief
The bills regarding the fate of more funding for rural roads and bridges infrastructure have not made much progress and have not been released by the committees with any recommendations for “Do Pass” or Do Not Pass.” However, this is not surprising or unusual because, even if there would be support for this serious need […]hi
The bills regarding the fate of more funding for rural roads and bridges infrastructure have not made much progress and have not been released by the committees with any recommendations for “Do Pass” or Do Not Pass.” However, this is not surprising or unusual because, even if there would be support for this serious need (and I am sure there is) these committees must also consider whether the...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #2 — Legislature Holds Hearings on Rural Roads and Bridges
This past week the legislature held committee hearings on two bills relating to funding for rural roads and bridges. The Soybean Growers Association supports both bills and presented testimony in the two committee hearings. Sen. Terry Wanzek sponsored Senate Bill 2142 which would create a township sustainability fund for road and bridge infrastructure located in […]hi
This past week the legislature held committee hearings on two bills relating to funding for rural roads and bridges. The Soybean Growers Association supports both bills and presented testimony in the two committee hearings.
Sen. Terry Wanzek sponsored Senate Bill 2142 which would create a township sustainability fund for road and bridge infrastructure located in non-oil-producing counties....
Parrell’s Perspectives 2025 #1 — Gov. Armstrong’s State of the State Address
Gov. Kelly Armstrong presented his State of the State Address to the joint Senate and House of Representatives, and the citizens of North Dakota this week. He cut a wide swath with his vision and expectations for North Dakota. Among other topics, he discussed agriculture, energy, mental health and addiction, and education. He touted the […]hi
Gov. Kelly Armstrong presented his State of the State Address to the joint Senate and House of Representatives, and the citizens of North Dakota this week. He cut a wide swath with his vision and expectations for North Dakota. Among other topics, he discussed agriculture, energy, mental health and addiction, and education. He touted the values of hardworking North Dakotans with big hearts and...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2024 #2 — North Dakota Water Convention
The recent Joint North Dakota Water Convention was an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with attendees in different roles from various water resource districts and rural water systems to learn about and receive updates on water projects, issues, and needs. Here are some highlights. Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D., the director of the Department of Water […]hi
The recent Joint North Dakota Water Convention was an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with attendees in different roles from various water resource districts and rural water systems to learn about and receive updates on water projects, issues, and needs. Here are some highlights.
Andrea Travnicek, Ph.D., the director of the Department of Water Resources (DWR), gave an overview on...
Parrell’s Perspectives 2024 #1 — Symposium on the North Dakota Working Lands Mitigation Program
As of July, it is my privilege to be the new Legislative Director for the Soybean Growers Association. I have been visiting with legislators, state officials, agricultural and ranching producers or groups, agricultural educational leaders, and government relations colleagues, all of whom have been very welcoming and inviting, I will have big shoes to fill […]hi
As of July, it is my privilege to be the new Legislative Director for the Soybean Growers Association. I have been visiting with legislators, state officials, agricultural and ranching producers or groups, agricultural educational leaders, and government relations colleagues, all of whom have been very welcoming and inviting, I will have big shoes to fill in succeeding Phil Murphy. Thank you,...