北达科他州正在结束石油和天然气租赁拍卖的印刷通知,转而采用数字,以节省20K美元,引起对准入和透明度的担忧。 North Dakota is ending print notices for oil and gas lease auctions, switching to digital to save $20K, sparking concerns over access and transparency.

北达科他州信托土地部(North Dakota Trust Lands Department of Trust Lands)正在终止关于石油和天然气租赁拍卖的公共报纸公告, The North Dakota Department of Trust Lands is ending public newspaper notices for oil and gas lease auctions, starting April 1, shifting to digital platforms to save up to $20,000 annually. 这一改变是根据行政规则作出的,引起了农村居民和北达科他州报纸协会的批评,他们警告说,这可能会降低透明度,并排斥那些没有可靠互联网接入的人。 The change, made under administrative rule, draws criticism from rural residents and the North Dakota Newspaper Association, who warn it may reduce transparency and exclude those without reliable internet access. 批评者认为报纸仍是土地所有者和公民的可靠来源,调查显示,80%的居民更喜欢独立印刷媒体作为公共公告。 Critics argue newspapers remain a trusted source for landowners and citizens, with surveys showing 80% of residents prefer independent print media for public notices. 虽然国家官员说此举反映了现代通信趋势和针对工业用户,但报纸协会可在2027年寻求立法行动,以恢复印刷通告。 While state officials say the move reflects modern communication trends and targets industry users, the newspaper association may seek legislative action in 2027 to restore print notices.