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House Republicans advance One Big Beautiful Bill focused on energy dominance

By Peace Garden News | May 14, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, a Republican from North Dakota, alongside fellow House Energy and Commerce Republicans, has successfully advanced their portion of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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Senate unanimously supports National Police Week honoring law enforcement

By Peace Garden News | May 14, 2025

Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota addressed the Senate to honor the nation's law enforcement officers.

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CDC 2025 Measles Update: North Dakota's case count rises as of week ending May 10

By A. B. Bowman | May 13, 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 May 3.

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Hoeven backs Troy Meink's confirmation as Air Force Secretary

By Peace Garden News | May 13, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has expressed his support for the confirmation of Troy Meink as Secretary of the Air Force.

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NDDOT invites public input on US Highway 85 changes near Watford City

By Peace Garden News | May 13, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is organizing a public input meeting to discuss traffic signals and lighting along U.S. Highway 85.

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Senators propose increasing flexibility in highway funding allocations

By Peace Garden News | May 13, 2025

Each year, approximately 90% of federal highway program funds are distributed to states based on a set formula.

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FAA allocates over $5 million to North Dakota airports

By Peace Garden News | May 13, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, has announced a funding allocation of $5,844,554 through its Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for various projects at airports across North Dakota.

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2 H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers classified under the Construction industry in North Dakota in 2024

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

In 2024, two H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Construction industry located in North Dakota, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Bill targets insurer control in vision care sector

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

Two-thirds of Americans with vision benefits obtain coverage from one of two Vision Benefits Managers (VBMs), which often own frame and lens manufacturers while controlling the labs that optometrists can use.

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EPA proposes approval of North Dakota's coal combustion residual program

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

After a prolonged delay, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its proposed approval of North Dakota's Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) Permit Program.

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Fedorchak's bill provisions included in budget reconciliation text

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota expressed her views following the inclusion of key provisions from her legislation, the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act, in the budget reconciliation text released by the House Ways and Means...

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Traffic adjustments announced amid Memorial Highway reconstruction in Mandan

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

As part of the ongoing reconstruction project on Memorial Highway, significant traffic changes are set to occur in southeast Mandan this month.

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North Dakota seeks proposals for agriculture education programs

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) and the North Dakota Agriculture in the Classroom Council are inviting proposals for educational programs.

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EPA approves North Dakota's state-led coal ash recycling program

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

U.S. Senator John Hoeven announced the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of North Dakota's application for a state-led coal ash recycling and disposal program.

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Fedorchak's cross-border energy project priorities included in reconciliation provisions

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak's legislation, the Promoting Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Act, has been included in Section 41002 of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Budget Reconciliation Energy Subtitle.

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Safe boating campaign highlights importance of wearing life jackets

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

A national safe boating public awareness campaign is set to take place from May 17-23.

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North Dakota honors fallen peace officers in annual memorial service

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

On May 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., a memorial service will be held in Memorial Hall of the State Capitol to honor North Dakota's sixty-nine fallen peace officers.

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University partners with Space Development Agency on educational initiatives

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

Today, the University of North Dakota (UND) and the Space Development Agency (SDA) have formalized an Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA).

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Williams County reports increase in measles cases; public urged to check vaccination status

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2025

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed five additional measles cases in Williams County, raising the total to nine cases in 2025.

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Hoeven reintroduces FARMER Act to bolster farm safety net

By Peace Garden News | May 9, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, has reintroduced legislation aimed at strengthening crop insurance for farmers.