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News from 2024

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North Dakota summit addresses wildlife habitat and hunting access

By Peace Garden News | Dec 19, 2024

Landowners, hunters, lawmakers, and wildlife managers convened in Bismarck in mid-December to discuss the significance of wildlife habitats and hunting access throughout North Dakota.

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North Dakota HHS delays office openings due to hazardous weather

By Peace Garden News | Dec 19, 2024

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that several of its offices will open later than usual today, December 19, due to hazardous weather and travel conditions.

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Senator Hoeven announces billions in agriculture disaster aid

By Peace Garden News | Dec 18, 2024

Senator John Hoeven, the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, announced the inclusion of $33.5 billion in agriculture disaster assistance within a continuing resolution.

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Cramer's FASTA Reform Act aims to optimize use of federal real estate

By Peace Garden News | Dec 18, 2024

Congress has passed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, a package that includes several bills aimed at optimizing the federal government's real estate portfolio.

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Congress passes FY2025 NDAA securing defense priorities for North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Dec 18, 2024

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, has announced the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by Congress.

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Cramer celebrates infrastructure development wins for North Dakota in new legislation

By Peace Garden News | Dec 18, 2024

The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) has passed the Senate with a 97 to 1 vote after previously clearing the House of Representatives with a vote of 399 to 18.

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Specialty crop grants open for applications in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Dec 18, 2024

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Grants.

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Congress passes FY 2025 NDAA; boosts military pay and supports North Dakota projects

By Peace Garden News | Dec 18, 2024

The U.S. Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, marking significant advancements for North Dakota and the nation.

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NSF awards $250,000 to Turtle Mountain Community College for STEM improvements

By Peace Garden News | Dec 17, 2024

The National Science Foundation has announced a grant of $250,000 to Turtle Mountain Community College.

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North Dakota updates import rules for feeder heifers and dairy cattle

By Peace Garden News | Dec 17, 2024

At a recent meeting of the State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) in Bismarck, North Dakota, changes were made to the requirements for imported feeder heifers and dairy cattle.

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Fargo's voting procedure supersedes state law on ballot requirements

By Peace Garden News | Dec 17, 2024

The City of Fargo has announced that its home rule charter and ordinance concerning approval voting procedures take precedence over the ballot requirements outlined in North Dakota Century Code Section 16.1-06-04 for electing city officials.

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Pride of Dakota Advisory Council meeting set for December 19

By Peace Garden News | Dec 17, 2024

The Pride of Dakota Advisory Council is scheduled to convene on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

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Resolution introduced to block natural gas tax under Biden Administration

By Peace Garden News | Dec 17, 2024

Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota and Congressman August Pfluger from Texas have introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution.

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Registration required for darkhouse spearfishing in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Dec 16, 2024

Individuals aged 16 and older who wish to engage in darkhouse spearfishing must first register online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. This requirement is for those who already possess a valid fishing license.

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Senator Hoeven seeks disaster aid for farmers in Senate resolution

By Peace Garden News | Dec 14, 2024

Senator John Hoeven has announced efforts to secure agriculture disaster assistance as part of the Continuing Resolution being drafted by the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Senator Hoeven urges support for agricultural relief amid challenging conditions

By Peace Garden News | Dec 14, 2024

Senator John Hoeven addressed the North Dakota Farmers Union state convention, emphasizing his ongoing efforts to support farmers and ranchers in North Dakota.

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USDA provides extra EID tags following Senator Hoeven's request

By Peace Garden News | Dec 13, 2024

Senator John Hoeven has announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will supply an additional 3 million electronic identification (EID) tags to U.S. ranchers.

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Legislation introduced to enhance vision care quality by Senators Cramer and Murphy

By Peace Garden News | Dec 13, 2024

Two U.S. Senators have introduced new legislation aimed at improving vision care quality and protecting consumer choice in the vision insurance market.

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North Dakota announces assistant attorney general position; applications open until Dec. 24

By Peace Garden News | Dec 12, 2024

The North Dakota Office of Attorney General has announced its search for candidates to fill the Assistant Attorney General position.

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Interior Department announces new funding for wildfire response enhancement

By Peace Garden News | Dec 12, 2024

The Department of the Interior has announced the availability of over $20 million in funding to enhance local governments' wildfire response capabilities.