PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
STAFF BLOG THE N.D. CAPITOL AND BEYOND Today's Ask Your Government
Dear readers, Here is the third installment of asking state officials about their vacation time. (If you missed the others, see installment 1 here and installment 2 here.) As I reported earlier, ele...
Posted on 10/29/11 at 8:23 PM
Industry donations to PSC widespread 
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. All of them went before the North Dakota Public Service Commission to state their cases.
By Marino Eccher , August 18, 2012
Randy Christmann, Hazen, N.D., column: Crabtree’s campaign hides ‘extreme agenda’
In recent weeks, my opponent has levied allegations against current PSC commissioners for accepting political contributions from industries regulated by the PSC. But the contributions Brad Crabtree is referring to came from individuals, not corporations, and are perfectly legal.
By Randy Christmann , August 18, 2012
North Dakota's PSC race sets off finger-pointing galore
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.
By Marino Eccher , August 16, 2012
Brad Crabtree, Ashley, N.D., letter: Policy shows consistency, not hypocrisy
I am the first statewide candidate in North Dakota to post contributions monthly on my campaign website, and I invite visitors to my contributions page to review them for consistency with my pledge.
By Brad Crabtree , August 14, 2012
Rob Port, Minot, viewpoint: Crabtree's accepting donations shows hypocrisy
Put simply, Brad Crabtree has accepted thousands of dollars in contributions of the very sort he’s called unethical, and possibly illegal, when made to Republicans.
By Rob Port , August 12, 2012
Barry Nelson, Fargo, letter: Crabtree sets example in PSC campaign
Brad Crabtree has already pledged to not take money from interests and executives with business before the PSC. That says a lot about the kind of ethical leader he will be for our state.
By Barry Nelson , August 03, 2012
Dalrymple appoints admin law judge to PSC
Gov. Jack Dalrymple has appointed a state administrative law judge to a temporary post on North Dakota's Public Service Commission. Bonny Fetch will serve the six months left on the term of former Commissioner Tony Clark. Clark resigned last week to take a federal regulatory job in Washington.
By Associated Press , June 20, 2012
Christmann says he won't seek ND PSC appointment
Republican Public Service Commission candidate Randy Christmann says he won't ask for a short-term appointment to the PSC. Christmann says Wednesday he took himself out of the running because he wants to "devote my full attention" to the fall campaign.
By Associated Press , June 20, 2012
Crabtree: Gov should pick nonpartisan PSC member
Democratic Public Service Commission candidate Brad Crabtree is hoping a nonpartisan professional will be chosen to serve out the term of former Commissioner Tony Clark.
By Associated Press , June 19, 2012
ND Republican PSC candidate may get appointment
The Republican candidate for North Dakota's Public Service Commission has a shot at an appointment to the job he's already running for. Hazen state Sen. Randy Christmann is campaigning for a PSC spot that became vacant last week. Incumbent Republican Tony Clark resigned. The North Dakota Constitution has prevented Christmann from being considered for the opening.
By Associated Press , June 18, 2012
ND Public Service Commission chair leaves Friday
North Dakota Public Service Commission Chairman Tony Clark is resigning his job Friday. Clark is taking an appointment to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It oversees the nation's electric distribution network, interstate energy pipelines and other facilities.
By Associated Press , June 15, 2012
ND regulators bow out of tribal electric dispute
North Dakota regulators are bowing out of a dispute between two electric companies over service to a casino and hotel on the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation.
By Associated Press , June 14, 2012
Jackie Stebbins, Bismarck, letter: Ethical lapse reflects poorly on Cramer, Kalk
Kalk and Cramer’s slighted leadership is a slap in the face to North Dakotas, who count on transparency and ethics from our elected officials.
By Jackie Stebbins , May 05, 2012
Candidate for N.D. Public Service Commission tells utility companies to not give donation to PSC campaign
The Democratic candidate for North Dakota's Public Service Commission says businesses that the commission regulates shouldn't give money to this year's PSC campaign.
By Associated Press , May 02, 2012
Pauline Wolf, Finley, N.D., letter: Commissioners should recuse themselves
It’s time for Kevin Cramer and Brian Kalk to step aside and recuse themselves from making any decisions on this project.
By Pauline Wolf , April 26, 2012
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