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Congresswoman Fedorchak calls for support on HALT Fentanyl Act in House speech

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak addressed the House Floor in Washington, D.C., advocating for the passage of H.R. 27, known as the HALT Fentanyl Act.

Legislation seeks return of mandatory beef origin labeling

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has joined a legislative effort to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.

Spirit Lake man receives 16-year sentence for second-degree murder

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

A Spirit Lake man, Austin Cody Littlewind, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for second-degree murder.

Mexico lifts ban on genetically-engineered corn imports

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, responded to Mexico's recent decision to lift its ban on genetically-engineered (GE) corn imports.

North Dakota experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, North Dakota experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

Brucellosis vaccination age extended for heifers amid vaccine shortage

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

At a recent special meeting, the State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) in Bismarck, North Dakota, decided to extend the age for brucellosis vaccination in heifers from 12 months to 14 months.

Bipartisan bill aims to prevent future infant formula shortages

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Gary Peters have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing future shortages of infant formula.

Garden kits offered to ND early childcare centers through USDA grant

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the availability of garden kits for licensed early childcare education centers in North Dakota.

Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary with bipartisan support

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

The United States Senate has confirmed Scott Turner as the 19th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a vote of 54 to 44. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, representing North Dakota and a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban...

Senator Cramer reintroduces act protecting legal industries from banking discrimination

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer has reintroduced the Fair Access to Banking Act, aimed at protecting legal industries from being denied financial services by banks.

Senate committee addresses concerns over banking practices affecting legal industries

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee convened a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss the practice of debanking by financial institutions.

Hoeven supports Turner's confirmation as HUD Secretary

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

Senator John Hoeven released a statement following the Senate's confirmation of Eric "Scott" Turner as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).