As a former North Dakota Tax commissioner and director of the Department of Management and Budget, I was unimpressed with the pattern of expenditures that evolved from the recent special session of the legislature.
Incumbent Tax Commissioner Ryan Raushcenberger's resignation is effective January 3. By that date, Governor Doug Burgum will have to choose a replacement.
Gov. Doug Burgum thanked the tax commissioner for his service in a statement Tuesday, adding that he applauds him "for having the courage to take the steps necessary to prioritize his recovery, health and well-being."
Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger has publicly struggled with alcohol addiction at least as far back as 2014, his first year in the position, when he took a leave of absence and completed a 20-day inpatient treatment program in Minnesota.
North Dakota voters have given Rauschenberger two chances to get sober after past incidents, and that's to their credit. Politics can be unforgiving. It was refreshing to see someone get a second chance despite addiction problems. Our society has been making a lot of progress toward not demonizing addiction, and Rauschenberger's ability to stay in office while fighting alcoholism has been a testament to that. But enough is enough.
The stirrings of the 2022 election cycle have begun, and it's time we got the lay of the land, at least as far as what the incumbents in North Dakota's statewide offices are going to do.
"Too often, we only look to electoral results to measure the 'success' in politics," she wrote in a post on Medium. "Those of us who do this work, though, understand that success means many different things."
The Jay Thomas Show from Wednesday, June 24, 2020. The show includes North Dakota Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger, discussion on the latest issues with NASCAR, Shane Tibiatowski with Peoples Home Equity Mortgage, listener phone calls, emails and more.
I have some personal experience with how Baesler is feeling this morning. Several years ago, I was also arrested for driving under the influence. The hangover I had the next morning was nothing compared to the pain of shame and regret I felt.
BISMARCK — Taxable sales and purchases were up nearly 8.4% statewide in the second quarter, North Dakota Tax Commissioner Ryan Rauschenberger announced Wednesday, Oct. 9.
BISMARCK — North Dakota lawmakers who have been reluctant to examine legalized marijuana will begin considering the consequences of voters approving it at the ballot box Wednesday, Sept. 25.
