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U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced BNSF Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) publicly filed weekly grain backlog status updates as required by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB).

Sen. Cramer Statement: Supreme Court Decision on Biden Administration's Unlawful Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in the student loan forgiveness case Biden v. Nebraska.

Sen. Cramer Announces More Than $600,000 to Develop a State Coal Ash Program

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $617,648 to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) to support the application or implementation of an EPA-approved state program for the control of coal combustion residuals (CCR).

Governor, first lady highlight state-tribal partnerships at fifth Government to Government conference

Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum kicked off the fifth Strengthening Government to Government Partnerships and Relationships Conference, outlining progress made during the recent legislative session and beyond through collaboration between the state and the five sovereign tribal nations with whom North Dakota shares geography.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in North Dakota during week ending July 1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 6, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in North Dakota in the week ending July 1, making up less than 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota.

Hoeven Announces $600,000 Grant to Advance North Dakota’s Coal Ash Recycling Effort

Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) on June 30, 2023 announced a $617,648 grant for the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality to establish a coal combustion residual (CCR) state program.

Hoeven Statement on Scotus Overturning Biden Student Loan Debt Cancellation

Senator John Hoeven on June 30, 2023 issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued a decision overturning President Biden’s student loan debt cancellation plan.

Sen. Cramer Announces $100,000 for North Dakota’s First Nations Women’s Alliance

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $100,000 to First Nations Women’s Alliance (FNWA), a nationally recognized dual domestic violence and sexual assault Tribal Coalition committed to ending all forms of violence by providing culturally appropriate services and resources to local communities.

Sen. Cramer Announces Grants Through USDA’s Meat and Poultry Lending Program

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a combined total of $25,834,000 through the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) which provides grant funding to intermediary lenders who finance or plan to finance the start-up, development, operations, and processing of meat and poultry.

Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Issue Joint Statement on Anniversary of Hong Kong Handover, National Security Law

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined 30 of his colleagues in releasing a joint statement marking the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover and the 3rd anniversary of the Hong Kong “National Security Law.”

North Dakota's miscellaneous tax revenues up 6.7% in Q2 2023

By Peace Garden News | Jul 6, 2023

North Dakota collected $689 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 6.7% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Burgum: Dakota Carrier Network receives $19.7M grant to help fill broadband gaps in North Dakota

Bismarck-based Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) LLC has been awarded a $19.7 million “Middle Mile” grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help extend broadband internet service to communities across North Dakota.

North Dakota sees less individual income tax revenue as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

By Peace Garden News | Jul 5, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $184 million in individual income tax revenue for North Dakota, a 7.5% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Analysis: North Dakota ranked #45 for gun sales in 2022

North Dakota ranked #45 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 68,423 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in North Dakota during week ending July 1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 5, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Dakota in the week ending July 1, making up less than 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in North Dakota during week ending July 1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 5, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in North Dakota in the week ending July 1, making up less than 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota.

Hoeven: New Dunn County Roadway Building Example of Benefits of Oil Production on Federal Lands

Facility Funded Using $10 Million in Federal Mineral Royalties

Hoeven to USFWS: Work Tith Landowners, Ranchers & County Officials to Mitigate Impacts of Lake Ilo Water Issues

Senator Pressing Agency to Expedite Dam Repairs to Safely Refill & Restock Lake Ilo As Soon As Possible

Sen. Cramer Announces Project Tundra’s Final Development Stage