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Senators John Hoeven, Jeanne Shaheen, and Jerry Moran have introduced the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Workforce Development Act of 2025.

Water line break forces temporary closure of Minot service center

North Dakota Health and Human Services has announced the temporary closure of the North Central Human Service Center and its regional vocational rehabilitation office in Minot.

Fedorchak supports House budget resolution aimed at America First Agenda

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has cast her vote in favor of the House budget resolution, H. Con.

North Dakota sues BLM over changes to resource management plan

February 25, 2025 Bismarck, ND – North Dakota has initiated legal action against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over amendments to the state's Resource Management Plan (RMP).

Jason Bohrer named communications director for Senator Kevin Cramer

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota has appointed Jason Bohrer as Communications Director in his Washington, D.C. office.

North Central Human Service Center closed temporarily due to water line break

North Dakota Health and Human Services has announced the temporary closure of the North Central Human Service Center and its regional vocational rehabilitation office in Minot.

An employer classified under the Information industry file 3 H-1B petitions in North Dakota throughout 2024

By Peace Garden News | Feb 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Information industry based in North Dakota submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Senator Kevin Cramer's mobile office hours postponed

By Peace Garden News | Feb 24, 2025

Mobile office hours in Larimore and Mayville, North Dakota, have been postponed.

Bipartisan effort seeks tax exemption for rural broadband grants

By Peace Garden News | Feb 24, 2025

Under current legislation, federal broadband deployment grants are taxed, reducing the funds available for recipients.

Bill aims to aid artifact acquisition for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, set to open in Medora in the summer of 2026, is the focus of a new legislative effort aimed at acquiring personal artifacts of the 26th U.S. president. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), along with...

Senate passes fiscal year 2025 budget resolution supporting Trump's agenda

The United States Senate has taken a significant step by passing its Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution with a narrow vote of 52 to 48.

Hoeven reintroduces bill for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

Senator John Hoeven has reintroduced legislation aimed at establishing the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

Senate approves FY25 budget resolution focusing on security and energy

Senator John Hoeven announced the Senate's approval of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution.

Congresswoman Fedorchak addresses key issues during state work period

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spent the past week engaging with residents across North Dakota, focusing on education, infrastructure, and economic growth.

North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission plans February meeting

The North Dakota Agricultural Products Utilization Commission is scheduled to hold a meeting on Thursday, February 27, at the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC located at 1640 Burnt Boat Rd., Bismarck, ND.

New bill aims to support U.S. bus manufacturing through payment reform

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer, Tina Smith, Katie Britt, and John Fetterman have introduced the Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act to address challenges faced by bus manufacturers in the United States.

Agriculture Diversification and Development Fund Committee to meet on February 26

The Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund Committee is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, February 26, at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC located at 1640 Burnt Boat Rd., Bismarck, ND.

Bipartisan bill introduced for seamless veteran healthcare transition

Every year, approximately 200,000 individuals transition from U.S. military service to civilian life.

North Dakota DOT seeks public input on amendments to transportation improvement plan

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is inviting public feedback on an amendment to the 2025-2028 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

North Dakota Insurance Department recovers over $2 million for consumers in 2024