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Burgum announces 2023 Governor’s Band and Chorus programs from Washburn and Williston

By Peace Garden News Report | May 8, 2023

On May 3, 2023, Gov. Doug Burgum announced that the Washburn High School Band and Williston High School Chorale have been selected as the 2023 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs.

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Hoeven: Reforms to Reduce Debt and Deficit Should be Part of Debt Ceiling Agreement

By Peace Garden News Report | May 7, 2023

At a press conference today on the Capitol steps, Senator John Hoeven outlined the importance of including reforms to reduce the debt and deficit as part of an agreement to raise the debt ceiling.

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Sen. Cramer Urges PARCS Modernization, Discusses Rapid Acquisition Timeliness at SASC Strategic Forces Hearing

By Peace Garden News Report | May 7, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), founder and co-chair of the Senate Space Force Caucus, discussed prioritizing Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS) modernization and rapid acquisition timeliness at a Strategic Forces Subcommittee hearing. Excerpts and full video are below.

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Hoeven Presses Army Secretary to Focus on Mission, Stop DoD's Environmental Rule for Federal Contractors

By Peace Garden News Report | May 6, 2023

Senator Leading Legislation to Block Defense Department’s Green New Deal Mandates

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Sen. Cramer Advocates for Restoring Strategic Runway at Grand Forks Air Force Base, Expediting Helicopter Replacement at Minot Air Force Base

By Peace Garden News Report | May 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) at a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing questioned General Charles Brown, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, about bomber agile combat employment (BACE) capabilities in North Dakota, as well as the delivery status of MH-139A helicopters to Minot Air Force Base. Excerpts and full video are below.

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Hoeven: Presidents of Two Largest Farm Organizations Support Prioritizing Crop Insurance, Updating ARC & PLC in Farm Bill

By Peace Garden News Report | May 5, 2023

Senator Discusses Farm Bill Priorities with Presidents of American Farm Bureau & National Farmers Union

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North Dakota among 26 states the allow concealed carry without a permit, new study finds

By Peace Garden News Report | May 5, 2023

North Dakota is among the 26 states that allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit , a new tally of weapons permit laws by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association concludes.

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Sens. Cramer, King Urge Veterans Secretary to Prioritize “Warm Hand-Off” for Transitioning Servicemembers

By Peace Garden News Report | May 5, 2023

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Angus King (I-ME), members of the Committees on Veterans’ Affairs (SVAC) and Armed Services (SASC), sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Denis McDonough urging him to improve connections to local resources for service members as they transition to civilian life.

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Hoeven Pressing Biden Administration to Hold Oil & Gas Lease Sales

By Peace Garden News Report | May 4, 2023

Senator Calls on Interior Secretary Haaland to Comply with Federal Court Order, Hold Quarterly Lease Sales in North Dakota as Required by Law

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Sens. Cramer, Heinrich Announce New Bipartisan Support for LAKES Act

By Peace Garden News Report | May 4, 2023

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) announced growing support for the Lake Access Keeping Economies Strong (LAKES) Act, legislation they introduced to improve outdoor recreation facilities in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-managed areas by providing opportunities for public-private investments and giving local districts more flexibility to reinvest their resources.

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Hoeven: DoL Extends Moratorium on Duplicative Requirements for VA Community Providers

By Peace Garden News Report | May 3, 2023

Senator Continues Pressing for Permanent Exemption to Encourage More LTC Providers to Serve Veterans

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Sen. Cramer: North Dakota Delegation Urges FEMA to Reconsider Proposed Flood Map for Bismarck

By Peace Garden News Report | May 3, 2023

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) sent the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) a letter calling for the cancelation or delayed implementation of its new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Bismarck.

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Hoeven: Army Corps Chief Confirms that Red River Valley Flood Protection a First-in-the-Nation Project, Will Bring Corps Leadership to FM Area to See Project

By Peace Garden News Report | May 2, 2023

Senator Discusses Efforts to Keep Project on Schedule & under Budget with Chief Spellmon

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Sen. Cramer: NDDOT Receives $400,000 for Shared Use Path Improvements Along Highway 43

By Peace Garden News Report | May 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $400,000 to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT).

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Hoeven Working with Corps to Advance Flood Protection for Minot Region

By Peace Garden News Report | May 1, 2023

At a recent hearing of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Committee, Senator John Hoeven worked with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief LTG Scott Spellmon to advance flood protection efforts for the Minot region.

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Analysis: North Dakota not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Peace Garden News Report | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Peace Garden News shows that North Dakota is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality announces a NDDEQ supported citizen scientist Madison Eklund from Expedition Alpine

By Peace Garden News Report | Apr 2, 2023

We tested her samples for PFAS and published those results in our most recent article for North Dakota Water magazine

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North Dakota Arts Council announces an Attention to Individual Artists & Ansembles

By Peace Garden News Report | Apr 2, 2023

APPLY NOW to get up to $18,000 for eligible engagements at international festivals & other venues outside of the United States!

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North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality announces a NDDEQ is hiring

By Peace Garden News Report | Mar 31, 2023

We have openings for an account budget specialist, environmental scientist, chemistry intern, environmental engineer, administrative assistant, and laboratory support specialist

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North Dakota Arts Council announces a Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to APPLY on April 1

By Peace Garden News Report | Mar 31, 2023

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