Original sentence: Many North Dakota politicians believe that better economic development programs will eventually resolve the issue, but opinions are mixed as to what exactly that would entail.North Dakota has experienced a slight decline in population over the last 20 years, primarily among skilled college graduates for whom there are few jobs in the state
Edited sentence: Many North Dakota politicians believe that better economic development programs will eventually resolve the problem, but opinions are mixed as to what exactly that would entail.North Dakota, like many Plains and Midwestern states, has been suffering a significant decline in population over the last 20 years, primarily among skilled college graduates for whom there are few jobs in the state