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Bette Grande

Columnist

Grande represented the 41st District in the N.D. Legislature from 1996 to 2014. She is CEO of the Roughrider Policy Center, an "innovation over regulation" think tank. She is a wife, mom, grandma, lover of life and Jesus. Opinions are solely her own.

RECENT COLUMNS BY BETTE GRANDE

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Grande: ND Legislature hits home stretch
Columnist Bette Grande writes about bills to watch in the second half of North Dakota's legislative session.
March 04, 2023 05:58 AM
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Grande: Are we allowed to talk about the mRNA shots yet?
"Despite the mounting evidence questioning the safety and efficacy of these COVID shots, the CDC and the FDA are doubling down," columnist Bette Grande writes.
February 17, 2023 11:39 AM
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Grande: The future of food
Grande discusses bills in the North Dakota Legislature aimed at food security.
February 04, 2023 07:12 AM
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Grande: Your gas stove is safe, for now
"The foundation for every wacky 'green' idea we are seeing today was laid years ago, usually in California," columnist Bette Grande writes.
January 21, 2023 07:28 AM
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Grande: A look ahead
Columnist Bette Grand writes, "North Dakota has much to offer and several important bills before the Legislature will make the state even more attractive to workers and young families."
January 07, 2023 06:10 AM
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Grande: Public education at a crossroad
Bette Grande writes, "At a time when math is seen by some to be racist and others say grammar rules are based on white supremacy, even implying that students, teachers, parents and taxpayers can have expectations is probably a nonstarter."
December 10, 2022 06:54 AM
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Grande: Is scaring women considered healthcare?
"Throughout North Dakota’s pro-life laws you see terms 'reasonable medical judgment' and 'professional judgement' to inform and protect doctors who act in the best interests of their patients," writes InForum columnist Bette Grande. "These laws are not threatening or chilling to doctors unless someone is looking for an excuse."
November 30, 2022 09:14 AM
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Grande: Clear as mud
Columnist Bette Grande shares thoughts on the midterm elections.
November 12, 2022 08:34 AM
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Grande: Thank you, farmers
Columnist Bette Grande writes, "Far too many people simply do not understand what it takes to feed the world."
October 29, 2022 08:30 AM
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Grande: Federal Bureau of Intimidation?
Columnist Bette Grande writes, "
October 15, 2022 07:14 AM
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