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Men more prevalent than women in North Dakota in 2021

By Peace Garden News | Jan 6, 2024

Of the 773,344 people living in North Dakota in 2021, 48.7% (376,251) were women and 51.3% (397,093) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by Peace Garden News.

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North Dakota: Individual income tax revenue down 37.8% as of Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022

By Peace Garden News | Jan 5, 2024

The fourth quarter of 2023 brought in $61 million in individual income tax revenue for North Dakota, a 37.8% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

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3.1% of citizens in North Dakota unemployed in 2021

By Peace Garden News | Jan 4, 2024

The unemployment rate in North Dakota hit 3.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Lower individual income tax revenue in North Dakota during Q4 2023

By Peace Garden News | Jan 3, 2024

The fourth quarter of 2023 brought in $61 million in individual income tax revenue for North Dakota, a 50% decrease from the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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North Dakota receives $1.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q4

By Peace Garden News | Jan 1, 2024

The VA issued four Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in North Dakota during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Dakota increase from 2021 to 2022

By Peace Garden News | Dec 31, 2023

The average VA loan amount for North Dakota in the fiscal year 2022 was $275,449, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Dakota ranks 35th in average VA home loan amount in 2022

By Peace Garden News | Dec 31, 2023

With $275,449 in issued loans, North Dakota ranked 35th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2022, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Dakota increases in Q3 2023

By Peace Garden News | Dec 31, 2023

The average VA home loan amount in North Dakota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $298,456, a 7.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Individual income tax puts $122 million into North Dakota's revenue in Q3, 2023

By Peace Garden News | Dec 31, 2023

Individual income taxes in North Dakota reached $122 million in the third quarter of 2023.

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Census Bureau: 76.2% of people in North Dakota were old enough to vote in 2021

By Peace Garden News | Dec 27, 2023

Of the 773,344 citizens living in North Dakota in 2021, 76.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 588,886 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Hoeven introduces bill for improved security at VA facilities

By Peace Garden News | Dec 15, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has introduced the VA Medical Center Security Report Act, a legislative measure aimed at enhancing security at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities.

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Hoeven and Shaheen propose STATUS Act for air guard education

By Peace Garden News | Dec 14, 2023

Senators John Hoeven and Jeanne Shaheen have introduced a bill aimed at creating a permanent federal tuition assistance program for members of the Air National Guard.

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Hoeven announces $350 million grant for Project Tundra

By Peace Garden News | Dec 14, 2023

Senator John Hoeven announced the allocation of $350 million in federal funding for Project Tundra, a carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiative at a coal-fired power plant.

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Senate approves defense bill with focus on North Dakota military missions

By Peace Garden News | Dec 13, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has announced the Senate's approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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NDSU receives $3 million grant from DOT for regional transportation center

By Peace Garden News | Dec 11, 2023

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has granted $3 million to North Dakota State University's Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute.

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Hoeven addresses student leaders at ND Association of Student Councils conference

By Peace Garden News | Dec 10, 2023

Senator John Hoeven addressed the North Dakota Association of Student Councils state conference, expressing gratitude to students for their leadership roles and urging them to face generational challenges.

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North Dakota secures $55 million for highway expansion

By Peace Garden News | Dec 8, 2023

Senators John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer, and Congressman Kelly Armstrong have announced a $55 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the expansion of US Highway 85 in western North Dakota.

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Mercer County deputy killed; Senator Hoeven extends condolences

By Peace Garden News | Dec 7, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has expressed his condolences following the death of a Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy.

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Senator Hoeven urges strong border provisions in supplemental funding bill

By Peace Garden News | Dec 6, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has expressed opposition to a supplemental funding bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, citing concerns over border security measures.

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Hoeven backs bill targeting Iran-China ties amid terrorism concerns

By Peace Garden News | Dec 6, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has joined efforts to reintroduce legislation aimed at reducing Iran's connections with China and countering its support for terrorist groups, including Hamas.