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North Dakota: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.1% of income in 2022

By Peace Garden News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.1% of income in North Dakota, providing an average of $770 per capita to residents.

Hoeven stresses need for flexibility in new farm bill during Senate hearing

By Peace Garden News | Feb 28, 2025

At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven emphasized the necessity of maintaining flexibility at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address urgent needs in farm regions, such as avian flu outbreaks.

North Dakota honey bee advisory committee to meet via conference call

By Peace Garden News | Feb 28, 2025

The North Dakota Honey Bee Research and Promotion Advisory Committee is scheduled to convene at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 28.

Fedorchak votes against DOE's new water heater regulations

By Peace Garden News | Feb 27, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, representing North Dakota, has cast her vote in favor of H.J. Res. 20.

Senate advances Hoeven resolution blocking Biden's natural gas tax

By Peace Garden News | Feb 27, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has successfully advanced a resolution in the Senate to block President Biden's Natural Gas Tax.

Public input sought for I-94 grade raise project near Cleveland

By Peace Garden News | Feb 26, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is organizing a public input meeting to discuss the proposed grade raise on Interstate 94 at Runner Slough, located west of Cleveland.

North Dakota seeks input on five-year renewal of Medicaid plan amendment

By Peace Garden News | Feb 26, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is inviting public feedback on the proposed five-year renewal of the state's Medicaid 1915(i) State Plan Amendment.

Pride of Dakota Month proclaimed by Governor Armstrong with event at state Capitol

By Peace Garden News | Feb 26, 2025

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has declared March 2025 as Pride of Dakota Month in North Dakota.

Fedorchak supports resolution against EPA's methane emissions tax

By Peace Garden News | Feb 26, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has voted in favor of H.J. Res. 35, a resolution she cosponsored aimed at overturning a methane emissions tax imposed by the Biden administration on petroleum and natural gas producers.

Hoeven reintroduces act targeting regulatory reform for mineral spacing

By Peace Garden News | Feb 26, 2025

Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota has reintroduced the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mineral Spacing Act, aimed at reforming the permitting process for energy development.

Hoeven pushes back against Biden's regulatory measures on U.S. domestic energy

By Peace Garden News | Feb 26, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has outlined efforts to counter the Biden administration's regulations on U.S. energy production, emphasizing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aimed at blocking the implementation of what he terms the "Natural Gas Tax."

Jamieson Greer confirmed as new U.S. Trade Representative

By Peace Garden News | Feb 26, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced the confirmation of Jamieson Greer as the U.S. Trade Representative by the Senate.

Congresswoman Fedorchak opposes methane tax citing impact on North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Feb 26, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota addressed the House Floor, advocating for H.J. Res. 35, a resolution she co-sponsored.

Bipartisan bill seeks improvements in Indian Health Service reimbursement process

By Peace Garden News | Feb 26, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has played a role in reintroducing the Purchase and Referred Care (PRC) Improvement Act.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in North Dakota this year escalate as of week ending Feb. 22

By A. B. Bowman | Feb 25, 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 Feb. 15.

Bipartisan bill aims to strengthen U.S. air traffic control workforce

By Peace Garden News | Feb 25, 2025

Senators John Hoeven, Jeanne Shaheen, and Jerry Moran have introduced the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Workforce Development Act of 2025.

Water line break forces temporary closure of Minot service center

By Peace Garden News | Feb 25, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services has announced the temporary closure of the North Central Human Service Center and its regional vocational rehabilitation office in Minot.

Fedorchak supports House budget resolution aimed at America First Agenda

By Peace Garden News | Feb 25, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has cast her vote in favor of the House budget resolution, H. Con.

North Dakota sues BLM over changes to resource management plan

By Peace Garden News | Feb 25, 2025

February 25, 2025 Bismarck, ND – North Dakota has initiated legal action against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over amendments to the state's Resource Management Plan (RMP).