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North Dakota’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 45.5% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Peace Garden News | Mar 26, 2024

North Dakota collected $585 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 213.6% more home purchase loans in North Dakota in Q4 2023

By Peace Garden News | Mar 23, 2024

There were 254 VA home purchases in North Dakota in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $73.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 254 home purchase loans in North Dakota in Q4 2023

By Peace Garden News | Mar 22, 2024

There were 254 VA home purchase loans issued in North Dakota in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $73.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

3 basketball players from North Dakota to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Peace Garden News | Mar 20, 2024

Bismarck has the most players of any city representing North Dakota in the tournament.

4 basketball players from North Dakota jumping for first place in men’s NCAA tournament

By Peace Garden News | Mar 19, 2024

Enderlin has the most players of any city representing North Dakota in the tournament.

North Dakota ranked 11th highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Peace Garden News | Mar 16, 2024

North Dakota ranked 11th highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Senators urge freeze on wage rate amid rising farm labor costs

By Peace Garden News | Mar 11, 2024

Senator John Hoeven, alongside Senator Mike Crapo and 14 other senators, has sent a letter to Senate leadership.

Lawmakers urge Air Force Secretary to implement cold weather pay

By Peace Garden News | Mar 5, 2024

Senator John Hoeven, along with colleagues, has addressed a letter to U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall urging the implementation of cold weather special duty pay for servicemembers stationed in specific locations, including North Dakota.

Inflation in North Dakota lower than national average as of February 2024

By Peace Garden News | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, North Dakota experienced an 18.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

Hoeven honors Taylor-Richardton Elementary as 2023 Blue Ribbon School

By Peace Garden News | Feb 22, 2024

Senator John Hoeven presented a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to Taylor–Richardton Elementary School in Taylor, North Dakota, recognizing its designation as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School.

Court overturns Obama-era moratorium on federal coal leasing

By Peace Garden News | Feb 22, 2024

Senator John Hoeven has responded to a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which overturned a previous ruling that reinstated an Obama-era moratorium on coal leasing for federal lands.

VA provides 286 home loans in North Dakota totaling $83.3 million in Q4 2023

By Peace Garden News | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 286 home loans totaling $83.3 million in North Dakota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Senator Hoeven outlines Farm Bill priorities at Minot agriculture roundtable

By Peace Garden News | Feb 21, 2024

At a recent agriculture roundtable in Minot, North Dakota, Senator John Hoeven discussed his priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in North Dakota declines from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Peace Garden News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for North Dakota in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $291,098, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA home loan amount averages $291,404 in North Dakota for Q4 2023

By Peace Garden News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in North Dakota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $291,404, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Hoeven tours Heart of America Medical Center ahead of its opening

By Peace Garden News | Feb 20, 2024

Senator John Hoeven visited the new Heart of America Medical Center (HAMC) in Rugby, North Dakota, which is scheduled to open later this year.

Senator Hoeven discusses hospital upgrades with Devils Lake stakeholders

By Peace Garden News | Feb 20, 2024

Senator John Hoeven convened a roundtable in Devils Lake, North Dakota, with local leaders and healthcare providers to discuss CommonSpirit Health's master plan for upgrading the local hospital.

Number of VA loans issued in North Dakota decreases by 45.4% from 2022 to 2023

By Peace Garden News | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 910 home loans totaling $257.3 million in North Dakota during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in North Dakota falls in Q4 2023

By Peace Garden News | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in North Dakota during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $291,404, a 2.4% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.