Even more money: N.D. surplus projection has doubled since July

At this rate, we’re going to need a bigger piggy bank. North Dakota’s already-rich outlook got richer Wednesday after the latest budget report estimated the surplus in the state’s general fund will hit a new high of $1.6 billion by the time the current biennium ends next June. That’s nearly double the $850 million surplus projected just two months ago.

By: By Marino Eccher , Forum Communications, The Jamestown Sun