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Senator John Hoeven, part of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, stated that the Senate passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at overturning a rule from the Biden administration.

Temporary traffic loops set for I-94 Exit 161 starting May 5, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will introduce new traffic patterns utilizing temporary loop ramps at the Interstate 94 (Exit 161) interchange starting the week of May 5, 2025.

Bipartisan bill introduced to authorize remote online notarizations nationwide

The introduction of the bipartisan Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act aims to extend the availability of Remote Online Notarizations (RON) across the United States.

Fedorchak and Cramer seek reform of federal energy tax credits

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Senator Kevin Cramer, both Republicans from North Dakota, have reached out to congressional leadership with calls to amend current federal energy tax policies.

Senate passes resolution to repeal ‘Once-In-Always-In’ rule with House support anticipated

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has expressed her approval following the Senate's passage of S.J.Res. 31.

North Dakota reports increase in 2024 upland game bird harvests

North Dakota's upland game bird hunting statistics for 2024 show notable increases in pheasant and sharp-tailed grouse harvests, as outlined by the state Game and Fish Department.

North Dakota's Q4 2024 individual income tax revenue down 37.1% from previous quarter

The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $56 million in individual income tax revenue for North Dakota, a 37.1% decrease from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Senator Cramer visits North Dakota midshipmen at U.S. Naval Academy

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer recently visited the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, where he met with two North Dakota midshipmen he nominated.

Fargo man sentenced to 51 months for firearm possession by felon

Kadar Udai Pearson, a 21-year-old Fargo resident, has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Fargo man sentenced for receiving child pornography in federal court

Dustin Ray Fredrickson, a 37-year-old resident of Fargo, North Dakota, received a 32-year federal prison sentence following his appearance in the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota.

CDC 2025 Measles Update: North Dakota's case count rises as of week ending April 26

By A. B. Bowman | Apr 29, 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 April 19.

Senators introduce bill to name April as Month of the Military Child

Senator John Hoeven from North Dakota, alongside Senators Patty Murray of Washington, John Boozman of Arkansas, and Jacky Rosen of Nevada, has reintroduced legislation aimed at designating April as the "Month of the Military Child."

Congresswoman Fedorchak supports honor for 1980 U.S. hockey team with Gold Medal Act

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act with bipartisan support.

Senator Cramer advocates for expanded veteran mental health resources at Senate hearing

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee convened to address the improvement of outreach to veterans for mental health support.

Amber Blomberg honored with 2025 YWCA Women of the Year Award