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North Dakota announces over $800K in agriculture development funding

By Peace Garden News | Mar 18, 2025

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the allocation of funds from the Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund for three projects.

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North Dakota has 2 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Peace Garden News | Mar 17, 2025

Bismarck and Minot players represent North Dakota in the tournament.

1 H-1B petition filed by Accommodation and Food Services employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry in North Dakota in 2024

By Peace Garden News | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in North Dakota submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Construction starts April on I-94 Sterling Interchange replacement project

By Peace Garden News | Mar 17, 2025

Construction work is set to commence on April 1 at the Sterling Interchange, Exit 182, on Interstate 94 in Bismarck, North Dakota.

North Dakota celebrates Agriculture Day at state Capitol

By Peace Garden News | Mar 17, 2025

Gov. Armstrong has officially declared March 18, 2025, as North Dakota Agriculture Day, aligning with the national celebration of agriculture.

Red Trail Elementary honored as 2024 National Blue Ribbon School

By Peace Garden News | Mar 17, 2025

Senator John Hoeven recently visited Red Trail Elementary School in Mandan, North Dakota, to present a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol.

Senator Cramer supports bills opposing Biden's electric vehicle mandates

By Peace Garden News | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer from North Dakota has joined forces with other Republican senators to co-sponsor four bills aimed at countering the Biden administration's electric vehicle (EV) mandates.

Brucellosis vaccination age waiver extended due to vaccine shortage

By Peace Garden News | Mar 17, 2025

At a recent meeting, the State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) decided to extend a waiver concerning brucellosis vaccination for heifers.

Trump signs resolution blocking Biden's natural gas tax

By Peace Garden News | Mar 17, 2025

Senator John Hoeven announced that President Donald Trump has signed into law a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), aimed at blocking President Biden’s Natural Gas Tax.

North Dakota promotes colorectal cancer awareness month amid rising cases

By Peace Garden News | Mar 17, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is collaborating with partner organizations to promote awareness of colorectal cancer during March, which is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

HHS promotes awareness during National Poison Prevention Week

By Peace Garden News | Mar 17, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is emphasizing the importance of poison prevention during National Poison Prevention Week, observed from March 16 to 22.

North Dakota opens grant round for electric grid resilience projects

By Peace Garden News | Mar 15, 2025

The North Dakota Transmission Authority (NDTA) has announced a special grant round aimed at supporting utility electric grid resilience projects.

HHS invites public input on disability services in upcoming stakeholder meeting

By Peace Garden News | Mar 15, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced an invitation for residents to join a quarterly update meeting focused on enhancing support for individuals with physical disabilities.

Judge blocks rate hike by long-term care insurer

By Peace Garden News | Mar 15, 2025

A district court in North Dakota has ruled in favor of Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread, granting a motion for summary judgment to prevent an illegal rate increase by the Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania.

Senate passes resolution preventing U.S. government shutdown

By Peace Garden News | Mar 14, 2025

The United States Senate has passed a continuing resolution (CR) by a 54 to 46 vote, extending government funding through September 30.

Hoeven and Rounds introduce bills to support Second Amendment rights

By Peace Garden News | Mar 14, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Mike Rounds have introduced two legislative bills aimed at enhancing Second Amendment rights for military families and individuals who travel full-time.

Fedorchak discusses tariff impacts with U.S. trade representatives

By Peace Garden News | Mar 14, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota met with leaders from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in Washington, D.C., to discuss the effects of tariffs on the state's agriculture and energy sectors.