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Midnight Rules Relief Act passes House, moves to Senate

By Peace Garden News | Feb 12, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak from North Dakota has announced her support for H.R. 77, known as the Midnight Rules Relief Act.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in North Dakota this year escalate as of week ending Feb. 8

By A. B. Bowman | Feb 11, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in North Dakota for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Feb. 1.

Which type of North Dakota companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q4 2024?

By Peace Garden News | Feb 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from North Dakota in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Small business optimism dips; hiring challenges persist

By Peace Garden News | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a decline of 2.3 points in January, reaching 102.8.

Powerball ticket sold in Fargo nets player a six-figure win

By Peace Garden News | Feb 11, 2025

The North Dakota Lottery announced a significant Powerball win in Fargo.

Senator Cramer questions Fed Chair Powell on bank capital requirements

By Peace Garden News | Feb 11, 2025

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee recently held a hearing on the Federal Reserve’s semiannual monetary report to Congress.

South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown closes due to water main break

By Peace Garden News | Feb 10, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the temporary closure of its South Central Human Service Center (SCHSC) and regional vocational rehabilitation office in Jamestown.

Spring light goose conservation order opens Feb. 15 in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Feb 10, 2025

North Dakota's spring light goose conservation order is set to begin on February 15 and will continue until May 11.

Cramer and Kelly push for disposal of unused federal properties

By Peace Garden News | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Mark Kelly have taken a step to address the federal government's real estate inefficiencies by urging action under the Federal Assets and Transfers Act (FASTA) Reform Act.

House passes bill protecting state control over fracking regulations

By Peace Garden News | Feb 7, 2025

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 26, known as the Protecting American Energy Production Act.

Lawmakers push for reforms in federal building utilization after GAO report

By Peace Garden News | Feb 7, 2025

In 2023, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed the utilization of 24 federal agency headquarters buildings.

Congresswoman Fedorchak meets leaders on key issues impacting North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Feb 7, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) engaged with North Dakotans and industry leaders in Washington D.C. this week to address key issues affecting the state, including energy, agriculture, education, and health care.

Hoeven and Daines introduce bills to promote U.S. energy production

By Peace Garden News | Feb 7, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Steve Daines have introduced two legislative bills aimed at boosting American energy production and supporting rural communities.

Analysis: North Dakota among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Peace Garden News shows that North Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.