6 February 2012, 7:31 pm
Bush Tells Dealers He Avoided 'Gamble' in Bailing Out AutomakersBusinessWeekStates that were hard-hit by the 2007-2009 recession, such as Michigan, have been among the biggest beneficiaries of the industry's rebound. Since 2008, Michigan's economy fared better than that of any other ... Read More »
6 February 2012, 6:02 pm
Globe and MailAmericans Gaining Energy IndependenceBloombergNorth Dakota -- the center of the so-called tight-oil transformation -- is now the fourth largest oil-producing state, behind Texas, Alaska and California. The growth in oil and gas output means the US will overtake Russia as the world'... Read More »
6 February 2012, 4:34 pm
Farmers Plan Biggest Crops Since 1984, Led by Corn: CommoditiesBusinessWeekCrop prices, some of which reached the highest averages ever in 2011, bolstered the economies of Midwest growing states, sent net farm income up 28 percent to $100.9 billion and pushed the value of farmland to a record $2350 ... Read More »
6 February 2012, 4:11 pm
Wall Street JournalThe Heartland Tax RebellionWall Street JournalThe other state overflowing with new oil and gas revenues is North Dakota thanks to the vast Bakken Shale. But its politicians want to abolish property taxes rather than the income tax. They might want to reconsider if their goal is lo... Read More »
6 February 2012, 3:05 pm
We can't afford itNDSU The SpectrumThey claim that with the removal of property taxes, it will make the state look more attractive to businesses that want to put roots in North Dakota. This all sounds fine and dandy, but our state cannot afford to lose $800 million annually in property ...Inside... Read More »
6 February 2012, 12:56 pm
There's cause for optimism in 2012Business SpectatorWhile environmental difficulties may impede production in the eastern part of the United States, production in less populated areas like North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana and Texas should encounter fewer problems. What's more, fracking and hor... Read More »
6 February 2012, 1:13 am
A Homegrown Bank for Washington?Public News ServiceThe Washington state treasurer is not a fan of the idea. He agrees that the Bank of North Dakota works well, but says it's because North Dakota's economy is much smaller and weathered the Great Recession better than did Washington's. The... Read More »
6 February 2012, 1:04 am
Economic Confidence Highest in DC, Lowest in W.Va.Gallup.comAfter the District of Columbia, South Dakota and Hawaii had the highest economic confidence scores in 2009 and 2010, respectively. North Dakota ranked first in 2008. West Virginia has ranked as the least economically confident state in both... Read More »
5 February 2012, 9:14 pm
KELOLAND TVWhat's Coming Down The Pipe?KELOLAND TVBy Derek Olson The oil boom in western North Dakota has been great news for the state, but also lent itself to inflation and higher crime. That prompted the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce to hold a meeting to discuss how western South Dakota c... Read More »
3 February 2012, 8:33 am
BusinessWeekSD should ready for oil boom's pros, cons: expertsCBS News(AP) BELLE FOURCHE, SD — North Dakota's oil boom brings with it tremendous wealth and enormous problems — and both are coming to South Dakota, industry experts say. South Dakota has oil wells in counties such as Butte ... Read More »
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