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Insurance Commissioner joins congressional talks on wildfire impacts

By Peace Garden News | Feb 13, 2025

Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread participated in a recent roundtable on wildfires and their impact on the U.S. insurance market.

Senators introduce bill to repeal federal estate tax

By Peace Garden News | Feb 13, 2025

Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota has partnered with Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota to reintroduce a bill aimed at permanently repealing the federal estate tax, commonly referred to as the death tax.

BCBSND launches initiative with hockey teams to combat mental health stigma

By Peace Garden News | Feb 12, 2025

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Caring Foundation partners with North Dakota hockey teams in a new initiative to address mental health stigma.

North Dakota excels in regional Farm to School initiatives

By Peace Garden News | Feb 12, 2025

North Dakota is at the forefront of Farm to School activities in the mountain plains region, according to a recent United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm to School Census.

North Dakota HHS promotes children's dental health during February

By Peace Garden News | Feb 12, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is actively participating in Children’s Dental Health Month this February.

St. Michael man receives federal prison sentence for child abuse

By Peace Garden News | Feb 12, 2025

Collin Ray Delorme, a 30-year-old from St. Michael, North Dakota, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release.

North Dakota's Baesler nominated as Assistant Secretary at U.S. Department of Education

By Peace Garden News | Feb 12, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak from North Dakota expressed her congratulations to Kirsten Baesler, who has been nominated for the position of Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education in the U.S. Department of Education.

Trump nominates Kirsten Baesler for assistant secretary at Department of Education

By Peace Garden News | Feb 12, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced President Donald Trump's nomination of Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota's State Superintendent of Public Instruction, for the role of Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the U.S. Department...

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as Director of National Intelligence

By Peace Garden News | Feb 12, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has expressed his approval following the Senate's confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI).

Midnight Rules Relief Act passes House, moves to Senate

By Peace Garden News | Feb 12, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak from North Dakota has announced her support for H.R. 77, known as the Midnight Rules Relief Act.

CDC Reports: Measles cases in North Dakota this year escalate as of week ending Feb. 8

By A. B. Bowman | Feb 11, 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. 1.

Which type of North Dakota companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q4 2024?

By Peace Garden News | Feb 11, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted seven inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from North Dakota in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Small business optimism dips; hiring challenges persist

By Peace Garden News | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a decline of 2.3 points in January, reaching 102.8.

Powerball ticket sold in Fargo nets player a six-figure win

By Peace Garden News | Feb 11, 2025

The North Dakota Lottery announced a significant Powerball win in Fargo.

Senator Cramer questions Fed Chair Powell on bank capital requirements

By Peace Garden News | Feb 11, 2025

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee recently held a hearing on the Federal Reserve’s semiannual monetary report to Congress.

South Central Human Service Center in Jamestown closes due to water main break

By Peace Garden News | Feb 10, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the temporary closure of its South Central Human Service Center (SCHSC) and regional vocational rehabilitation office in Jamestown.

Spring light goose conservation order opens Feb. 15 in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | Feb 10, 2025

North Dakota's spring light goose conservation order is set to begin on February 15 and will continue until May 11.

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.