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Senate advances budget resolution to Congress aimed at fiscal and security reforms

By Peace Garden News | Apr 5, 2025

The United States Senate has passed its amendment to the budget resolution originating from the House of Representatives with a narrow margin of 51 to 48 votes.

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North Dakota partners to support reentry success for incarcerated individuals

By Peace Garden News | Apr 5, 2025

Reentering society after incarceration involves challenges such as finding stable housing and jobs, and getting healthcare.

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North Dakota HHS opens applications for opioid settlement fund grants

By Peace Garden News | Apr 5, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has opened applications for grant funding from the state’s opioid settlement funds.

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Lawmakers urge President Trump for nationwide E15 fuel sale in summer 2025

By Peace Garden News | Apr 4, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, has joined forces with other lawmakers in urging President Trump to permit the nationwide sale of E15 fuel throughout the summer of 2025.

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FEMA allocates $1.16 million for Richland County bridge replacement

By Peace Garden News | Apr 4, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated $1,166,291 to Richland County for the replacement of the Helendale Bridge.

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Bipartisan Senate group seeks Trump’s support for year-round E15 fuel sales

By Peace Garden News | Apr 4, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer from North Dakota has joined a bipartisan coalition of Senate members, spearheaded by Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Dick Durbin of Illinois, in reaching out to President Donald Trump.

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Senator Hoeven highlights border security's role in combating fentanyl flow

By Peace Garden News | Apr 4, 2025

During a recent address on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Senator John Hoeven emphasized the critical role of border security in curbing the flow of fentanyl from Mexico and Canada into the United States.

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EDA awards $883,000 in grants for economic development projects in North Dakota in 2023

By Peace Garden News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued five grants totaling $883,000 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in North Dakota.

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North Dakota Game and Fish to host spring advisory board meetings statewide

By Peace Garden News | Apr 3, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department Advisory Board has scheduled a series of public meetings this spring at eight locations throughout the state.

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Dakota Prairie Grasslands meeting to discuss grazing projects and future policies

By Peace Garden News | Apr 3, 2025

The Dakota Prairie Grasslands and Grazing Associations Working Group is set to convene on Monday, April 14, at 9 a.m. MT.

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North Dakota ranks 29 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Peace Garden News | Apr 2, 2025

North Dakota ranks 29 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $42,393 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

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Fedorchak hosts roundtable on North Dakota's agriculture challenges

By Peace Garden News | Apr 2, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) recently organized a virtual roundtable meeting with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and agricultural leaders from North Dakota.

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Julie Fedorchak supports Trump’s order on reciprocal tariffs, mindful of local impacts

By Peace Garden News | Apr 2, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has expressed support for President Trump's Executive Order concerning reciprocal tariffs aimed at addressing unfair trade practices.

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Senators announce Heather Ranck’s return as National Rural Export Center Director

By Peace Garden News | Apr 2, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer have announced the reinstatement of Heather Ranck as the Director of the National Rural Export Center.

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Federal committee to discuss environmental law impacts on April 9

By Peace Garden News | Apr 2, 2025

The Federal Environmental Law Impact Review Committee has announced a meeting scheduled for April 9 at 3:30 p.m. The session will convene in the Lewis & Clark Room, located on the second floor of the Bank of North Dakota in Bismarck.

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Heather Ranck to return as Director of National Rural Export Center

By Peace Garden News | Apr 2, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer have announced the reinstatement of Heather Ranck as the Director of the National Rural Export Center.

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Cramer questions transportation secretary on One Federal Decision and formula funding

By Peace Garden News | Apr 2, 2025

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee convened to officially start discussions on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill.

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Senators urge review of Biden-era regulations affecting small energy producers

By Peace Garden News | Apr 1, 2025

Senators John Hoeven of North Dakota and Steve Daines of Montana expressed support for a U.S. Department of the Interior review of regulations imposed during the Biden administration.

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Bill introduced to impose sanctions on Russia over Ukraine conflict

By Peace Garden News | Apr 1, 2025

Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota has teamed up with Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut to propose new sanctions targeting Russia.

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Lieutenant General Dan Caine testifies before Senate for Joint Chiefs chairman nomination

By Peace Garden News | Apr 1, 2025

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) have convened to consider the nomination of Lieutenant General Dan "Razin" Caine for the role of the 22nd Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.