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Senator Hoeven votes against Biden-era rule on tankless water heaters

By Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

Senator John Hoeven participated in a recent vote aiming to annul a Department of Energy rule from the Biden administration that raised energy efficiency standards for tankless water heaters by 11 to 15 percent.

North Dakota ranks 32nd among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, North Dakota reported 145 teacher vacancies, equating to 13 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 32nd among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

Bipartisan initiative aims to restore refundability of adoption tax credit

By Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Amy Klobuchar, along with colleagues from both parties, have introduced the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act to make the Adoption Tax Credit refundable.

Hoeven and Kaine introduce bill to protect wild horses at TRNP

By Peace Garden News | Apr 9, 2025

Bipartisan efforts are underway to ensure the preservation of wild horses at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Fedorchak probes grid readiness for AI at Congressional hearing

By Peace Garden News | Apr 9, 2025

At a House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voiced concern over the capability of the U.S. power grid to meet the increasing energy requirements driven by industries like artificial intelligence.

Bipartisan bill seeks to expand veteran suicide prevention funding in unserved U.S. states

By Peace Garden News | Apr 9, 2025

In recent efforts to enhance access to suicide prevention services for veterans, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Chris Coons (D-DE) unveiled new bipartisan legislation.

NDSU Bison honored at White House, U.S. Capitol for FCS championship win

By Peace Garden News | Apr 9, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has released a statement after the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison were celebrated at the White House and the U.S. Capitol for their football successes.

Fedorchak and Hageman propose new bill to reform conservation easement terms

By Peace Garden News | Apr 9, 2025

Congresswomen Julie Fedorchak and Harriet Hageman have put forth the Landowner Easement Rights Act, a legislative proposal set to limit the Department of Interior’s role in conservation easements.

2025: Measles cases in North Dakota up as of week ending April 5

By A. B. Bowman | Apr 8, 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 March 29.

Trump executive orders aim to boost coal industry and energy reliability

By Peace Garden News | Apr 8, 2025

Senator John Hoeven was present at the White House alongside President Donald Trump as the president signed executive orders aimed at bolstering access to coal-based electricity.

Fedorchak supports Trump's Orders to aid coal industry's role in U.S. energy grid

By Peace Garden News | Apr 8, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota released a statement following President Donald Trump's signing of Executive Orders aimed at boosting the U.S. coal industry and enhancing the nation's energy grid.

Cramer comments on Trump's executive orders on coal mining and power production

By Peace Garden News | Apr 8, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota has expressed his support for President Trump's recent signing of executive orders concerning coal mining and coal-powered electricity production.

Hoeven works with Interior department nominee to protect wild horses in TRNP

By Peace Garden News | Apr 8, 2025

During a recent hearing held by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, a commitment was made by Katharine MacGregor, nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Interior, to work on legislation aimed at protecting wild horses in Theodore...

Strong support for keeping 20% small business tax deduction, says NFIB poll

By Peace Garden News | Apr 8, 2025

A recent poll released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals strong bipartisan support for maintaining the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

1 H-1B petition filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry in North Dakota in 2024

By Peace Garden News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in North Dakota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.