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Bipartisan bill introduced for seamless veteran healthcare transition

Every year, approximately 200,000 individuals transition from U.S. military service to civilian life.

By Peace Garden News | Feb 20, 2025

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North Dakota Insurance Department recovers over $2 million for consumers in 2024

The North Dakota Insurance Department has announced its success in assisting over 1,500 consumers with insurance-related issues throughout 2024.

By Peace Garden News | Feb 20, 2025

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North Dakota confirms new cases of chronic wasting disease in deer

By Peace Garden News | Feb 20, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department conducted tests on 1,456 animals for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during the 2024 sampling season.

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Kash Patel confirmed as new FBI director

By Peace Garden News | Feb 20, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has released a statement following the Senate's confirmation of Kash Patel as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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Spring turkey licenses available after lottery

By Peace Garden News | Feb 20, 2025

The 2025 spring wild turkey lottery has concluded, and over 1,400 licenses are still available across 10 units.

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Senators urge ATF to reverse Biden-era gun regulations

By Peace Garden News | Feb 20, 2025

Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota and Senator John Cornyn of Texas, along with 28 other Senate Republicans, have urged the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to align its policies with former President Donald Trump's...

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North Dakota promotes heart health awareness during American Heart Month

By Peace Garden News | Feb 19, 2025

February is recognized as American Heart Month, focusing on heart disease awareness and prevention, according to North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS).

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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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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,...