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Cramer questions federal response post-Sackett ruling at Senate EPW hearing

By Peace Garden News | Feb 19, 2025

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee convened to address improvements in the federal permitting process, a long-standing issue for infrastructure, housing, energy, and transportation projects.

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Hoeven supports Loeffler's confirmation as SBA administrator

By Peace Garden News | Feb 19, 2025

Senator John Hoeven expressed his support following the confirmation of Kelly Loeffler as Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Congresswoman offers condolences on passing of deputy director's husband

By Peace Garden News | Feb 19, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak has expressed her condolences following the death of Josh Christy, the husband of her Deputy State Director, Mary Christy.

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2025: Measles cases in North Dakota up as of week ending Feb. 15

By A. B. Bowman | Feb 18, 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. 8.

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Senator Cramer announces mobile office hours in North Dakota towns

By Peace Garden News | Feb 18, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer has announced that his staff will conduct mobile office hours in Larimore and Mayville on Thursday, February 27.

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Howard Lutnick confirmed as Secretary of Commerce by Senate

By Peace Garden News | Feb 18, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has expressed his approval following the Senate's confirmation of Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce.

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New residential treatment program opens in Jamestown

By Peace Garden News | Feb 18, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the opening of Bridges to Recovery, a new residential treatment program in Jamestown.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by North Dakota employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

By Peace Garden News | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, 48 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located in North Dakota.

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Cramer and Klobuchar introduce legislation supporting adoptive children

By Peace Garden News | Feb 17, 2025

In Washington, D.C., U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Amy Klobuchar have introduced two legislative measures aimed at supporting adoptive children and families.

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Hoeven pushes for missile facility upgrades at Minot Air Force Base

By Peace Garden News | Feb 15, 2025

Senator John Hoeven and Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen.

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Hoeven discusses UAS opportunities with Air Force Vice Chief

By Peace Garden News | Feb 15, 2025

Senator John Hoeven recently discussed national security and counter-UAS opportunities with General James Slife, the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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Fedorchak addresses Congress on U.S. energy reliability crisis

By Peace Garden News | Feb 14, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota addressed the House Floor on February 14, 2025, highlighting concerns about America's energy reliability.

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Fedorchak forms working group for legislative framework on powering future AI

By Peace Garden News | Feb 13, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has announced the formation of a working group aimed at developing a legislative framework to support the energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI).

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Cramer discusses North Dakota's role in carbon capture technology

By Peace Garden News | Feb 13, 2025

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee convened a hearing in Washington, D.C., to discuss carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) technologies. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer from North Dakota introduced the first witness,...

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Hoeven supports Brooke Rollins as new Secretary of Agriculture

By Peace Garden News | Feb 13, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, expressed his support for Brooke Rollins after voting to confirm her as Secretary of Agriculture.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services

By Peace Garden News | Feb 13, 2025

Senator John Hoeven released a statement following the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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North Dakota offers safety training on anhydrous ammonia

By Peace Garden News | Feb 13, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the North Dakota Agriculture Association, has scheduled a series of safety training sessions on anhydrous ammonia across the state.

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Bipartisan bill aims to standardize tuition aid for air national guard

By Peace Garden News | Feb 13, 2025

Senators John Hoeven, Jeanne Shaheen, Jerry Moran, and Michael Bennet have reintroduced a bill aimed at establishing a permanent federal tuition assistance program for Air National Guard members.

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Senators introduce act to repeal federal estate tax

By Peace Garden News | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and John Thune have introduced the Death Tax Repeal Act, aiming to permanently eliminate the federal estate tax and generation-skipping transfer taxes.

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Congresswoman Fedorchak criticizes federal regulations; supports Midnight Rules Relief Act

By Peace Garden News | Feb 13, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak from North Dakota addressed the House Floor to discuss the impact of federal regulations on local families and businesses.