Expect a high volume of pedestrians and traffic at the Capitol grounds in Bismarck at 3pm Friday afternoon (9/9) as there is a planned demonstration related to the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Sen. Charles Schumer of New York is introducing new legislation that would require railroads carry crude oil in newer, safer containers within 2 years, a full year sooner than new regulations introduced by the Department of Transportation.
What a difference a year makes. Last year, the total amount of rigs were going strong but, as oil prices continue to dip, the rig activity continues to slow down.