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Hoeven announces new minerals processing facility in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | May 28, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced the acquisition of a site for the Beulah Minerals Processing Facility in North Dakota.

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DOT allocates over $9 million for flood repairs in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | May 28, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated $9,201,975 in grants to the North Dakota Department of Transportation.

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Congressional Biofuels Caucus announces new co-chairs for 119th Congress

By Peace Garden News | May 28, 2025

May 28, 2025 The Congressional Biofuels Caucus has announced its leadership for the 119th Congress, with Co-Chairs Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL)...

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North Dakota ranked 41st in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2024

By Peace Garden News | May 27, 2025

With $301,098 in home loans issued, North Dakota ranked 41st in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Legislation introduced to tackle shortage of school mental health providers

By Peace Garden News | May 27, 2025

The National Association of School Psychologists recommends a ratio of one school psychologist per 500 students.

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North Dakota sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry during 2024

By Peace Garden News | May 26, 2025

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

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New measles cases confirmed in Grand Forks County linked to international travel

By Peace Garden News | May 26, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed two new measles cases in Grand Forks County, marking the first occurrences in this area.

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North Dakota awards $2.9 million in grants for lignite industry research

By Peace Garden News | May 26, 2025

The North Dakota Industrial Commission has allocated over $2.9 million in grants to support the state's Lignite Research, Development and Marketing Program.

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Bank of North Dakota reports increased assets and initiatives in annual release

By Peace Garden News | May 26, 2025

The Bank of North Dakota (BND) has published its 2024 annual report, titled "Breaking the Barrier," presenting two significant multi-state agency initiatives launched last year.

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Number of VA loans issued in North Dakota increased by 15% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2024

By Peace Garden News | May 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 329 home loans in North Dakota, totaling $99.1 million, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Cramer leads bipartisan trip to Ottawa for U.S.-Canada partnership talks

By Peace Garden News | May 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, a Republican from North Dakota, traveled to Ottawa with a bipartisan group of senators this week.

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Fedorchak urges EPA head for deregulatory commitments affecting North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | May 23, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) engaged in a discussion with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin during a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing.

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Kevin Cramer named co-chair of US-Canada interparliamentary group

By Peace Garden News | May 22, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer has been appointed as co-chair of the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group, an organization established in 1959 to foster understanding and cooperation between Canadian parliamentarians and U.S. members of Congress.

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Senator Hoeven discusses strengthening market opportunities in U.S. cattle industry

By Peace Garden News | May 22, 2025

At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven addressed efforts to enhance market opportunities for the U.S. cattle industry.

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Cramer and Sheehy introduce bill for better veteran healthcare access

By Peace Garden News | May 22, 2025

Many veterans in rural areas face difficulties accessing timely and quality healthcare.

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Senate votes against California's electric vehicle mandates

By Peace Garden News | May 22, 2025

In the closing days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Clean Air Act waivers for several California electric vehicle (EV) mandates.

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NFIB releases tools showing impact of small business tax deductions in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | May 22, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has introduced two digital tools aimed at helping small business owners, policymakers, and the public in North Dakota understand the implications of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota in Q4 vs. Q3 2024

By Peace Garden News | May 21, 2025

The VA issued 41 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 12 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Legislation introduced to bolster safe routes for students

By Peace Garden News | May 21, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Ed Markey have introduced the Safe Routes Improvement Act, aiming to improve accessibility for communities participating in the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Dakota increases in Q4 2024

By Peace Garden News | May 19, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in North Dakota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $301,098, a 1.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.