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News from 2023

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Hoeven Announces $600,000 Grant to Advance North Dakota’s Coal Ash Recycling Effort

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) on June 30, 2023 announced a $617,648 grant for the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality to establish a coal combustion residual (CCR) state program.

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Hoeven Statement on Scotus Overturning Biden Student Loan Debt Cancellation

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Senator John Hoeven on June 30, 2023 issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued a decision overturning President Biden’s student loan debt cancellation plan.

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Sen. Cramer Announces $100,000 for North Dakota’s First Nations Women’s Alliance

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $100,000 to First Nations Women’s Alliance (FNWA), a nationally recognized dual domestic violence and sexual assault Tribal Coalition committed to ending all forms of violence by providing culturally appropriate services and resources to local communities.

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Sen. Cramer Announces Grants Through USDA’s Meat and Poultry Lending Program

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a combined total of $25,834,000 through the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program (MPILP) which provides grant funding to intermediary lenders who finance or plan to finance the start-up, development, operations, and processing of meat and poultry.

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Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Issue Joint Statement on Anniversary of Hong Kong Handover, National Security Law

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 6, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined 30 of his colleagues in releasing a joint statement marking the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong’s handover and the 3rd anniversary of the Hong Kong “National Security Law.”

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North Dakota's miscellaneous tax revenues up 6.7% in Q2 2023

By Peace Garden News | Jul 6, 2023

North Dakota collected $689 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the second quarter of 2023, a 6.7% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Burgum: Dakota Carrier Network receives $19.7M grant to help fill broadband gaps in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Bismarck-based Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) LLC has been awarded a $19.7 million “Middle Mile” grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help extend broadband internet service to communities across North Dakota.

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North Dakota sees less individual income tax revenue as of Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022

By Peace Garden News | Jul 5, 2023

The second quarter of 2023 brought in $184 million in individual income tax revenue for North Dakota, a 7.5% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Analysis: North Dakota ranked #45 for gun sales in 2022

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 5, 2023

North Dakota ranked #45 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 68,423 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in North Dakota during week ending July 1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 5, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in North Dakota in the week ending July 1, making up less than 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota.

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Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in North Dakota during week ending July 1

By Peace Garden News | Jul 5, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in North Dakota in the week ending July 1, making up less than 6.1% of total deaths by all causes in North Dakota.

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Hoeven: New Dunn County Roadway Building Example of Benefits of Oil Production on Federal Lands

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Facility Funded Using $10 Million in Federal Mineral Royalties

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Hoeven to USFWS: Work Tith Landowners, Ranchers & County Officials to Mitigate Impacts of Lake Ilo Water Issues

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Senator Pressing Agency to Expedite Dam Repairs to Safely Refill & Restock Lake Ilo As Soon As Possible

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Sen. Cramer Announces Project Tundra’s Final Development Stage

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced Minnkota Power Cooperative, TC Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Kiewit, and its affiliates have moved Project Tundra into its final stage of development.

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Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards Grand Forks Public Schools $2.8 Million for Head Start Projects

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Grand Forks Public Schools $2,882,109 to support Head Start projects.

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Sen. Cramer Announces $130 Million BEAD Grant to Expand Broadband Access in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 5, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is awarding $130,162,815 to the state of North Dakota.

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Attorney General Wrigley Announces Gaming Enforcement Action Against Western Distributing Company, Plains Gaming Distributing, Inc., And Midwest Gaming Distributing, Inc.

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 5, 2023

These gaming violations undermine the integrity of charitable gaming in North Dakota.

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Burgum appoints Watford City attorney Chas Neff Jr. to Northwest Judicial District judgeship

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 5, 2023

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Charles “Chas” Neff Jr. to a judgeship in the Northwest Judicial District.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in North Dakota during week ending June 17

By Peace Garden News | Jul 4, 2023

North Dakota's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in North Dakota during week ending June 17?

By Peace Garden News | Jul 4, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 46 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 17.