In a moment of on-record candor, the
Griggs County Commission
blast the North Dakota Legislature for their handling of the state’s budget. Offering their disapproval during a discussion of NDSU Extension Services funding, the biannual budgeting was described as “disgusting” by one County Commissioner. Because of the state budget cuts, county governments are being forced to pay more of the tab or cut services.
The NDSU Extension budget was cut approximately $4.1 million during this year’s Legislative session. The changes would have the counties pick up more of the funding. As a result, they are looking for ways to fund current services or consolidate with other counties. The discussion turned from flexibility into an overall criticism of the Legislature.
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(Tyler Axness is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His program, “Afternoons Live,” can be heard weekdays from 2 – 4 p.m. Axness is also the creator and writer of @
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