Friday, December 13, 2024

Geoff Simon's Quick Connects -- December 13, 2024

North Dakota energy outlook poised for growth, says Comm. Joel Brown -- WZFG

Maah Daah Hey monument a blatant effort to restrict development -- Dickinson Press

Massive, energy consuming data centers eyeing SD -- South Dakota Searchlight

Julie Fedorchak named to Energy and Commerce Committee -- Bismarck Tribune

Greenpeace seeks court permission to research mailer critical of DAPL protests -- North Dakota Monitor

Field study exploring lithium-infused oilfield brine announced in North Dakota's Bakken -- Morningstar

North Dakota regulators hear case for pipeline built without initial state utility permit -- Bismarck Tribune

Burgum meets with senators ahead of confirmation; Hoeven helping him arrange meetings -- E&E News

Arrow Pipeline settles with EPA for $450K for air quality violations on Fort Berthold -- Bismarck Tribune

Grand Forks seeks Operation Prairie Dog funding changes as session nears -- Grand Forks Herald

Burgum discusses cabinet nomination in final interview before leaving governor's office -- KFYR - TV

Former North Dakota banking regulator Tim Karsky to be securities commissioner -- Bismarck Tribune

Key observers weighing in on progress made to improve North Dakota childcare -- Minot Daily News

North Dakota Workforce Development Council has released its 2024 recommendations -- KX News

North Dakota hires new consulting firm NEPC to oversee $23 billion in investments -- Dickinson Press

Lawmakers slam North Dakota Insurance Reserve Fund over audit findings -- North Dakota Monitor

Armstrong appoints Dirk Wilke as interim Health and Human Services director -- North Dakota Monitor

Applications for $500 primary residence credit for North Dakota residents open for 2025 -- KFYR - TV

Work on the TRNP Scenic Loop Drive stops for the winter with finish line in sight -- Dickinson Press

Study ranked Dickinson as one of the most cost-effective locations among ND cities -- Dickinson Press

McKenzie County Commission accepted the resignation of State's Attorney Ty Skarda -- KFYR - TV

Lawsuits over Badlands bridge paused as Billings County votes to negotiate -- Bismarck Tribune

McKenzie County deputies seek information on individual who damaged weather station -- KFYR - TV

Success of small towns comes from positive people and things; infrastructure a key -- The Journal

Arnegard State Representative Olson appointed Majority Caucus Leader -- McKenzie County Farmer

Data center requests annexation into Ellendale; would increase tax revenue -- North Dakota Monitor

Senator Hoeven inspires future leaders during Q&A at NDASC annual state conference -- KX News

Higher ed board undertakes painstaking process of updating tenure policies -- North Dakota Monitor

South Dakota adding civics requirement in public universities. govt, politics & history -- Dakota Scout

University of North Dakota law school aims to avoid deficit by raising tuition -- Grand Forks Herald

South Dakota school superintendent: 'Extreme behavior' from students on the rise -- Siouxland Proud

Williston School Board to meet next week for next steps for finding new superintendent -- KFYR - TV

Four North Dakota students nominated by Rep. Kelly Armstrong for US service academies -- KX News

Former Sen. Nicole Poolman will deliver UND commencement address Dec. 20 -- Grand Forks Herald

Students learn practical skills for future jobs at the State Student Council Convention -- KFYR - TV

EPA CO2 capture mandate challenged by GOP, industry as "unachievable" -- Washington Examiner

5 ways Trump could overturn several of Biden's climate agenda when he assumes office -- Fox News

US average price of gas has fallen below $3 per gallon for first time in more than 3.5 years -- Oil Price

Under Trump's administration, an 'all of the above' energy policy is poised for a comeback -- NPR

Trump's energy secretary pick Chris Wright preaches benefits of climate change -- Wall Street Journal

Interior to auction 400,000 acres in ANWR to meet federal leasing requirement -- Washington Examiner

Devon Energy CEO plans to retire in March; here's who will lead the company -- The Oklahoman

New Mexico's oil income investments now surpass personal income tax revenue -- Minot Daily News

EIA forecasts US power use will rise to record highs in 2024 and 2025; AI drives demand -- Reuters

US weighs new Russia oil sanctions to weaken Putin ahead of Trump, Bloomberg reports -- Reuters

Hefty US thermal coal exports look set to keep climbing in 2025 after hitting six year high -- Reuters

Republicans demand to see science behind DOE ban on natural gas exports -- The Center Square

Biden's Defense Dept. doubles down on climate as Trump promises military reset -- American Thinker

Lameduck Biden officials race to fund "green" buses before Donald Trump's return -- Daily Caller

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