Energy companies saw wins at the North Dakota Capitol this session. Here's what passed

Energy companies saw wins at the North Dakota Capitol this session. Here's what passed

BISMARCK — Legislation to create a regulatory framework around critical mineral development could spur the industry's growth in North Dakota, but it is almost certain to be challenged in court. Meanwhile, lawmakers approved a huge expansion of a potential financial guarantee for a natural gas pipeline project despite much of the state Senate initially balking at the figure. These two controversial measures were among the multiple bills that kept…