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News from February 2025

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Cramer and Kelly push for disposal of unused federal properties

By Peace Garden News | Feb 7, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Mark Kelly have taken a step to address the federal government's real estate inefficiencies by urging action under the Federal Assets and Transfers Act (FASTA) Reform Act.

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Analysis: North Dakota among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Peace Garden News shows that North Dakota is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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House passes HALT Fentanyl Act with bipartisan support

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has announced the passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act in the House of Representatives.

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Hoeven discusses farm bill priorities with agriculture leaders

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven engaged with U.S. agriculture industry leaders to discuss priorities for farm country.

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BCBSND partners with Devils Lake Park District for free skate rental initiative

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation has announced a partnership with the Devils Lake Park District.

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Legislation introduced to fast track new baseload power project development

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Todd Young have introduced the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable (GRID) Power Act.

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Cramer and Sullivan introduce legislation to boost U.S. missile defense capabilities

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

Missile defense remains a critical component of national security for the United States.

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Senate confirms Russell Vought as director of Office of Management and Budget

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

Senator John Hoeven released a statement following the Senate's confirmation of Russell Vought as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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Congresswoman Fedorchak calls for support on HALT Fentanyl Act in House speech

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak addressed the House Floor in Washington, D.C., advocating for the passage of H.R. 27, known as the HALT Fentanyl Act.

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Legislation seeks return of mandatory beef origin labeling

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has joined a legislative effort to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) for beef.

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Spirit Lake man receives 16-year sentence for second-degree murder

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

A Spirit Lake man, Austin Cody Littlewind, was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for second-degree murder.

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Mexico lifts ban on genetically-engineered corn imports

By Peace Garden News | Feb 6, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, responded to Mexico's recent decision to lift its ban on genetically-engineered (GE) corn imports.

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North Dakota experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, North Dakota experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Brucellosis vaccination age extended for heifers amid vaccine shortage

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

At a recent special meeting, the State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) in Bismarck, North Dakota, decided to extend the age for brucellosis vaccination in heifers from 12 months to 14 months.

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Bipartisan bill aims to prevent future infant formula shortages

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Gary Peters have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing future shortages of infant formula.

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Garden kits offered to ND early childcare centers through USDA grant

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the availability of garden kits for licensed early childcare education centers in North Dakota.

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Senate confirms Scott Turner as HUD secretary with bipartisan support

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

The United States Senate has confirmed Scott Turner as the 19th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with a vote of 54 to 44. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, representing North Dakota and a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban...

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Senator Cramer reintroduces act protecting legal industries from banking discrimination

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer has reintroduced the Fair Access to Banking Act, aimed at protecting legal industries from being denied financial services by banks.

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Senate committee addresses concerns over banking practices affecting legal industries

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee convened a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss the practice of debanking by financial institutions.

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Hoeven supports Turner's confirmation as HUD Secretary

By Peace Garden News | Feb 5, 2025

Senator John Hoeven released a statement following the Senate's confirmation of Eric "Scott" Turner as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).