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An employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry file 1 H-1B petition in North Dakota throughout 2024

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located in North Dakota.

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

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River speed reduced around bridge project on Missouri

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has established a navigational safety zone under U.S. Coast Guard authority for a bridge construction project on the Missouri River.

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

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North Dakota Game and Fish Department honors volunteers at annual banquet

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

Volunteer instructors for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were recently acknowledged at the annual banquet held in Bismarck.

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Paddlefish tagging season in ND begins May 1, may face early closure

By Peace Garden News | Apr 14, 2025

North Dakota's paddlefish season is set to begin on May 1, with plans to run until May 21.

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Senator Hoeven supports General Caine's confirmation as Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman

By Peace Garden News | Apr 11, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced his decision to support Major General J. Daniel Caine as the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Lane closures in Fargo due to fiber optic upgrade on I-94 and I-29

By Peace Garden News | Apr 11, 2025

Temporary shoulder closures will commence on Monday, April 14, on Interstate 94 and Interstate 29 in Fargo.

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Lane closures to affect I-29 and I-94 in Fargo this Monday

By Peace Garden News | Apr 11, 2025

The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has announced scheduled maintenance on interstate barrier walls in Fargo, which is expected to cause lane closures next week.

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New bill proposes inclusion of rent and utilities in credit scores

By Peace Garden News | Apr 11, 2025

Credit scores are a key measure of consumer financial health, and they primarily derive from car, home, and student loans, along with credit cards.

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NDSU Bison football team celebrated at White House for FCS championship victory

By Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison football team returned to Washington, D.C. to commemorate their latest victory in the National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

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Bill introduced to phase out wind and solar energy subsidies over five years

By Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota has introduced the Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act in Washington, D.C. This new bill aims to phase out the production and investment tax credits for wind and solar energy over a five-year period.

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Julie Fedorchak backs voter law to enhance election integrity in federal elections

By Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

Today, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak from North Dakota cast her vote in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, also known as H.R. 22.

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Heightened wildfire risk during spring activities due to increased outdoor human activity

By Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

Outdoor activities in spring present enthusiasts with the challenge of variable ground conditions, especially given the heightened wildfire risk this season.

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Senator Hoeven votes against Biden-era rule on tankless water heaters

By Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

Senator John Hoeven participated in a recent vote aiming to annul a Department of Energy rule from the Biden administration that raised energy efficiency standards for tankless water heaters by 11 to 15 percent.

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Bipartisan initiative aims to restore refundability of adoption tax credit

By Peace Garden News | Apr 10, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Amy Klobuchar, along with colleagues from both parties, have introduced the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act to make the Adoption Tax Credit refundable.

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Fedorchak probes grid readiness for AI at Congressional hearing

By Peace Garden News | Apr 9, 2025

At a House Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voiced concern over the capability of the U.S. power grid to meet the increasing energy requirements driven by industries like artificial intelligence.

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Bipartisan bill seeks to expand veteran suicide prevention funding in unserved U.S. states

By Peace Garden News | Apr 9, 2025

In recent efforts to enhance access to suicide prevention services for veterans, U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Chris Coons (D-DE) unveiled new bipartisan legislation.

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NDSU Bison honored at White House, U.S. Capitol for FCS championship win

By Peace Garden News | Apr 9, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has released a statement after the North Dakota State University (NDSU) Bison were celebrated at the White House and the U.S. Capitol for their football successes.

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Fedorchak and Hageman propose new bill to reform conservation easement terms

By Peace Garden News | Apr 9, 2025

Congresswomen Julie Fedorchak and Harriet Hageman have put forth the Landowner Easement Rights Act, a legislative proposal set to limit the Department of Interior’s role in conservation easements.

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Trump executive orders aim to boost coal industry and energy reliability

By Peace Garden News | Apr 8, 2025

Senator John Hoeven was present at the White House alongside President Donald Trump as the president signed executive orders aimed at bolstering access to coal-based electricity.

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Fedorchak supports Trump's Orders to aid coal industry's role in U.S. energy grid

By Peace Garden News | Apr 8, 2025

Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota released a statement following President Donald Trump's signing of Executive Orders aimed at boosting the U.S. coal industry and enhancing the nation's energy grid.