We might think the state of North Dakota spends way too much money, but there are leaders in the appropriations committee who are fiscally responsible and are looking for ways to give money back to the taxpayers of the state.

In this episode of Straight Talk, your host, Emmery Mehlhoff visits with the chairman of House Appropriations, Rep. Don Vigesaa, who has also been a strong friend of NDFB for many years.

Representative Vigesaa shares more about the appropriations process and some of the unique situations that legislators addressed this year due to the unrelenting winter weather and much more, and still balance the state's budget.

Reach Rep. Vigesaa: dwvigesaa@ndlegis.gov

Read Emmery Mehlhoff: emmery@ndfb.org

Learn more about NDFB's policy positions at ndfb.org/policy