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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Dakota Newsletter for 2026-01-18 ( 55 items )  
"Common-sense conservative values work, especially when deployed consistently over time." (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * "Common-sense conservative values work, especially when deployed consistently over time." * Goldman, Evans & Fedorchak Discuss Their Priorities as New Members of the Energy & Commerce Committee and Their Approach to Doing the Job The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion yesterday morning with three Republican lawmakers who share not only a common role, but a notable distinction - t more PR

"Permitting in this country is broken." (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * "Permitting in this country is broken." * Johnson and Peters Lead Bipartisan Effort to Cut Red Tape Slowing Down Key Energy & Infrastructure Improvements WASHINGTON, DC - Congressmen Dusty Johnson (R-SD-At-Large) and Scott Peters (D-CA-50), bipartisan leaders of the ePermit Act, addressed The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange Monday evening, discussing their le more PR

2025 marked a record-breaking year for Apple services (10)
CUPERTINO, California, Jan. 12 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * 2025 marked a record-breaking year for Apple services * 2025 was a record-breaking year for Apple services, marked by remarkable growth, global expansion, and continuous innovation. From Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple News, to daily essentials like Apple Pay and iCloud, we delivered enriching experiences to u more PR

A&B Business Solutions Announces Acquisition of Far From Normal (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 14 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * A&B Business Solutions Announces Acquisition of Far From Normal BTA member A&B Business Solutions (A&B) has announced the successful acquisition of Far From Normal (FFN), a production graphic-arts hardware and supply dealership headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. This strategic move marks a significant expansion for A&B and reinforces FFN's commitment to delivering first-class hardware and more PR

AASA Awards Grants to School Districts Across the Nation (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Awards Grants to School Districts Across the Nation * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org AASA, The School Superintendents Association, has announced the recipients of the 2026 Helping Kids Mini Grants, a program funded by AASA, and supported by its government cooperative procurement partne more PR

Amicus brief urges court to reverse ruling on interchange rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Amicus brief urges court to reverse ruling on interchange rule * In a case challenging the Federal Reserve's debit interchange fee rule, America's Credit Unions joined together with a group of financial trade organizations in support of the Federal Reserve in urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to reverse a lower court decision. In 2025, the U.S. District Court f more PR

Armstrong appoints Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to East Central Judicial District judgeship (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong appoints Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to East Central Judicial District judgeship * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today appointed former prosecutor and current Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to an open judgeship in the East Central Judicial District, effective Feb. 1. Diamond served five years as a city prosecutor in Fargo from 2008 to 2013, prosec more PR

Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter Calling on Congress to Consider Preemption of Abortion Shield Laws (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 13 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter Calling on Congress to Consider Preemption of Abortion Shield Laws * Griffin: 'Pro-abortion states should not be able to disrespect the laws passed in pro-life states' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after leading a letter signed by 16 other attorneys general calling on the U.S. Senate Committee on H more PR

Austin Peay State University launches Tennessee's first Principal Registered Apprenticeship Program (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 14 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news: * * * Austin Peay State University launches Tennessee's first Principal Registered Apprenticeship Program * Dr. Laura Barnett (center) discusses a leadership case study with Master of Arts in Education in educational leadership studies students at Austin Peay State University. This master's program -now the first federally-registered principal apprenticeship in Tennessee -prepares students to serve as  more PR

BLM oil and gas lease sales in Montana and North Dakota generate over $8.6 million in revenue (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM oil and gas lease sales in Montana and North Dakota generate over $8.6 million in revenue * BILLINGS, Mont. - The Bureau of Land Management leased 19 parcels totaling 4,116 acres in Montana and North Dakota for $8,653,960 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal governmen more PR

BLM seeks initial input for August 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Montana and North Dakota (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM seeks initial input for August 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Montana and North Dakota * BILLINGS, Mont. - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 64 oil and gas parcels totaling 29,058 acres that may be included in an August 2026 lease sale in Montana and North Dakota. The comment period ends Feb. 1 more PR

Business Employment Dynamics in Minnesota -- First Quarter 2025 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Minnesota -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Minnesota were 139,190, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 129,481, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat more PR

Business Employment Dynamics in Wisconsin -- First Quarter 2025 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Wisconsin -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Wisconsin were 128,770, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 124,907, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Accounting for Growth - Human Capital Per Worker, 2024 (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Accounting for Growth: Human capital per worker, 2024 By John Phelan Back in October, I wrote about Minnesota's relatively poor performance on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita growth in the last decade. To investigate this, I wanted to do what economists call a "growth acco more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Broad Bipartisan Support for Universal Phone Ban in Schools, Says New Poll (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Broad bipartisan support for universal phone ban in schools, says new poll By Josiah Padley New polling suggests that there is broad bipartisan support in Minnesota for a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in the classroom. The numerous harms connected to unfettered access to the digital world are seemingl more PR

Consumer Price Index, Midwest region -- December 2025 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Midwest region -- December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region decreased 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Energy prices fell 2.1 percent, led by declining gasoline prices. The index for all i more PR

CPKC: 16 Collective Bargaining Agreements in U.S. Ratified, 2 Additional Tentative Agreements Reached (10)
CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 16 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC: 16 collective bargaining agreements in U.S. ratified, 2 additional tentative agreements reached Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said that 16 tentative collective bargaining agreements reached in recent weeks with various unions in the United States have all been ratified. All of the new, ratified five-year agreements provide increased wages to approximat more PR

Cramer, Daines Urge President Trump to Secure Favorable Pulse Crop Trade Deal with India (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Daines Urge President Trump to Secure Favorable Pulse Crop Trade Deal with India * In the midst of President Donald Trump's ongoing trade negotiations with India, two U.S. Senators are calling on the president to strike a deal on pulse crops. U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Steve Daines (R-MT) wrote a letter to President Trump, requesting he "push for favorable pulse crop provisio more PR

Daines Calls for Increased Trade Opportunities for Montana Pulse Crop Farmers in India (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Calls for Increased Trade Opportunities for Montana Pulse Crop Farmers in India * U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) today sent a letter to President Trump urging favorable pulse crop provisions in any future trade agreements between the United States and India. Montana is the top producer of pulse crops in the U.S., and India is the top consumer in the world. "T more PR

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Issues Beige Book on on Jan. 14, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Ninth District economic activity was flat since the previous report. Employment decreased slightly, and recent labor demand was weak. Prices increased slightly, and wage growth was modest to moderate. Consumer spending increased, while commercial construction, commercial real estate, and energy activity were flat. Residential real estate, resident more PR

Fedorchak co-introduces legislation to ban Congressional stock trading (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak co-introduces legislation to ban Congressional stock trading * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today joined House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) and House Republican Leadership in introducing the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation will prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly tr more PR

Fedorchak joins colleagues in urging USDA and DOJ to identify regulations hindering ag input competition (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak joins colleagues in urging USDA and DOJ to identify regulations hindering ag input competition * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined several of her House colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins and Attorney General Pam Bondi to review federal regulations that restrict competition in the agricultural input market more PR

Fedorchak votes to advance FY26 financial services and national security funding through regular order (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak votes to advance FY26 financial services and national security funding through regular order * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) voted to advance a FY26 appropriations package funding Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP). The bipartisan, bicameral package cuts current spending  more PR

Fedorchak votes to protect kids online, hold online predators accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak votes to protect kids online, hold online predators accountable * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) supported three bipartisan bills to strengthen federal child exploitation laws, close dangerous legal gaps, and give law enforcement tools to protect children. The bills address growing threats facing minors online, including sextortion, online coercion, and the  more PR

Forum Communications to Acquire Midwest Newspaper Portfolio From Wick Communications (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 16 -- Dirks, Van Essen and April, a merger and acquisition firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forum Communications to Acquire Midwest Newspaper Portfolio from Wick Communications Sierra Vista, AZ - January 14, 2026 - Forum Communications Company announced today it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of six Midwest newspapers and related assets from Wick Communications, expanding Forum's footprint across the Northern Plains and reinforcing its more PR

Ga. A.G. Carr Urges Federal Agencies to Restore State Authority Over Water Regulation (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Urges Federal Agencies to Restore State Authority Over Water Regulation Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a 20-state coalition in sending a formal comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the updated definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The longstanding WOTUS controversy has placed undue more PR

Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Protect Women's Sports (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Protect Women's Sports * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 25 fellow Republican governors called on the U.S. Supreme Court to protect women's sports. You can find the statement here. "Forcing women and girls to compete against men, with greater strength and speed, is the opposite of inclusive. It's unfair," wrote Governo more PR

Hoeven Secures $50 Million for ENDAWS, $100-$120 Million for Local Cost Share of Red River Valley Flood Protection Both Measures Generate Millions in Savings for North Dakota Taxpayers (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Secures $50 Million for ENDAWS, $100-$120 Million for Local Cost Share of Red River Valley Flood Protection Both Measures Generate Millions in Savings for North Dakota Taxpayers * WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Committee, secured two major provisions advancing critical water projects for eastern North Dakota in the appropriations l more PR

Hoeven, Peters Protect Infant Formula From Contamination Act Approved By Senate Help Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Peters Protect Infant Formula From Contamination Act Approved By Senate Help Committee * WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Gary Peters (D-M.I.) announced that their bipartisan legislation to help prevent future infant formula shortages passed out of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) by a vote of 22-0 and will move to the Senate floor. The s more PR

ICBA Names 2026-27 Board Nominees to Advance Community Banking Priorities (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Independent Community Bankers of America posted the following news release: * * * ICBA Names 2026-27 Board Nominees to Advance Community Banking Priorities * Washington, D.C. (Jan. 13, 2026) -The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced its 2026-27 board of directors nominees, whose perspective and guidance will chart the course for community banking in the new year. ICBA's current board will vote on the nominat more PR

ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer meets with apprentices, construction workers during 4-state 'America at Work' swing (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer meets with apprentices, construction workers during 4-state 'America at Work' swing * WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer completed a four-state swing through North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska as she nears the end of her 50-state "America at Work" listening tour, meeting with construction workers, business leaders, local off more PR

LETTER: Farm, Biofuel Groups Write to Pass Permanent Year-Round E15 Legislation to Stabilize Markets Amid Record Harvests (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following letter on Jan. 7, 2026, with 72 farm and biofuel groups: * * * The Honorable John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Mike Johnson, Speaker, United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader, United St more PR

Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 22.8 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1 more PR

Marshfield Clinic Marquette Center now offering radiology (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic Marquette Center now offering radiology * MARQUETTE, MICH. - Marshfield Clinic Marquette Center has taken another step forward in delivering timely and efficient patient care by now providing radiology services. Whether a patient needs an x-ray for a possible broken bone or a chest x-ray to help diagnose a respiratory illness, the convenience of conducting more PR

MMC-Ladysmith awards $100,000 for community health projects (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * MMC-Ladysmith awards $100,000 for community health projects * LADYSMITH, WISC. - Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith awarded $100,000 Friday split among 13 community organizations for projects that address health inequities in priority areas including alcohol and substance use, behavioral health and health equity. The Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith Community Health Fun more PR

N.D. A.G. WRIGLEY ISSUES CEASE & DESIST ORDER AGAINST PRAIRIE ABORTION FUND (10)
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Jan. 17 -- North Dakota Attorney Drew Wrigley issued the following news on Jan. 16, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY ISSUES CEASE & DESIST ORDER AGAINST PRAIRIE ABORTION FUND Attorney General Drew Wrigley today issued a Cease & Desist Order against Prairie Abortion Fund, a North Dakota nonprofit corporation located in Fargo, who is actively promoting and facilitating the unlawful sale of abortion pills in North Dakota. The Cease & Desist Order alleges Prairie Abor more PR

N.D. Democratic-NPL Party: Hogan Leaves an Indelible Impact on North Dakota (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 16 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Hogan leaves an indelible impact on North Dakota Today, Senate Minority Leader Kathy Hogan (D-Fargo) announced that she will not seek reelection. Hogan will be hosting a candidate interest meeting this Saturday, January 17 at the Fargo Democratic-NPL Office at 10:00 AM for folks to learn about running for office up or down the ballot. U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp rem more PR

National FFA Board of Directors Adds Four New Members (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- The National FFA Organization issued the following news release: * * * National FFA Board of Directors Adds Four New Members The National FFA Organization recently added four new leaders to the National FFA Board of Directors. The board members support the National FFA Organization by providing direction and policy, comprising 13 members from diverse agricultural and industry backgrounds. The new members include: * Jaye Hamby, Director of USDA's National Ins more PR

NDSU and North Dakota's Gateway to Science Launch Partnership (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 13 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * NDSU and North Dakota's Gateway to Science launch partnership The agreement will deliver high-quality, hands-on STEM experiences to schools statewide, with a focus on rural and underserved communities. * NDSU and North Dakota's Gateway to Science today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch a partnership that will expand STEM programming for K-12 students across North Dakota. The ceremonia more PR

NDSU Sets Sixth Consecutive Record for Annual Research Expenditures (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 14 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * NDSU sets sixth consecutive record for annual research expenditures NDSU once again reached a new all time high for research activity, leading all North Dakota higher education institutions in overall research expenditures for the most recently reported fiscal year 2024. According to the National Science Foundation's Higher Education Research and Development Survey, released Dec. 23, 2025, NDSU ach more PR

New Study From American Rivers and Conservation Science Partners Finds Over 80 Percent of U.S. Rivers Lack Adequate Protection (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- American Rivers issued the following news release: * * * New Study from American Rivers and Conservation Science Partners Finds Over 80 Percent of U.S. Rivers Lack Adequate Protection A new peer-reviewed study from American Rivers and Conservation Science Partners, National Assessment of River Protection in the United States, published today in Nature Sustainability fills a major gap in conservation science--by providing for the first time a comprehensive assess more PR

North Dakota Democratic-NPL Convention to Be Held in Bismarck, March 6-8 (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 13 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * North Dakota Democratic-NPL Convention to be held in Bismarck, March 6-8 BISMARCK - Today, the North Dakota Democratic-NPL announced that their state convention will be held in Bismarck from Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8, 2026. All official business will take place on Saturday, March 7. More information about the convention can be found here. Delegates to the state convention a more PR

North Dakota State University: Engineering Seniors Deliver Real World Automation Solution (10)
FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 13 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Engineering seniors deliver real world automation solution A team of NDSU engineering seniors helped create an automated system that improves how ceiling panels are constructed, gaining hands-on experience with industry standards, automation and real-world problem solving. * At NDSU, engineering students don't just learn about innovation, they build it. As part of the College of Engineering's seni more PR

Piper Hegland named 2026 North Dakota CMN Champion (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Piper Hegland named 2026 North Dakota CMN Champion * FARGO, N.D. - 8-year-old Piper Hegland has been named the 2026 North Dakota Children's Miracle Network Champion for Sanford Children's Hospital. Piper, an Oberon, N.D. native, is the daughter of Jake and Amanda Hegland. Since birth, Piper has received specialized care at Sanford Children's Hospital. At 37 weeks, a routine more PR

Ripon Society Highlights Bipartisan Push to Modernize Federal Permitting Under ePermit Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * "Permitting in this country is broken." Johnson and Peters Lead Bipartisan Effort to Cut Red Tape Slowing Down Key Energy & Infrastructure Improvements * Congressmen Dusty Johnson (R-SD-At-Large) and Scott Peters (D-CA-50), bipartisan leaders of the ePermit Act, addressed The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange Monday evening, discussing their legislation to mode more PR

Sanford Fargo makes Becker's 100 Great Hospital list (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo makes Becker's 100 Great Hospital list * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Medical Center Fargo has been named to the Becker's Hospital Review Great Hospitals in America list for 2025. Sanford Fargo is the only hospital in North Dakota to be named to the list. These hospitals stand out for their exceptional clinic performance, unwavering focus on patient safety and dedica more PR

Sanford installs naloxone boxes at Bemidji, Bagley ERs (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford installs naloxone boxes at Bemidji, Bagley ERs * Jillian Johnson Media Relations Specialist -Bemidji Region (218) 333-6090 / jillian.johnson@sanfordhealth.org BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Health is expanding access to life-saving overdose prevention tools with the installation of naloxone (Narcan) distribution boxes in the emergency departments in Bemidji and Bagley more PR

Sanford Orthopedic Hospital opens in Sioux Falls (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Orthopedic Hospital opens in Sioux Falls * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -The Sanford Orthopedic Hospital is now accepting patients. The brand-new, state-of-the-art building, located at 1508 W. 22 nd St. on Sanford Health's main campus, will provide advanced technology and world-class care around the region. "This is an historic day for all of us at Sanford Health," said Andrew more PR

Senate Passes Package of Three Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bills (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Package of Three Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Bills * Cuts Billions in Unnecessary, Wasteful Funding ***Click here to download audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - By a vote of 82 to 15, the United States Senate passed three bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations bills, cutting more than $10 billion in spending and funding the Departments of the Interior, Energy Commerce and more PR

Senators introduce bipartisan credit union loan maturity bill (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Senators introduce bipartisan credit union loan maturity bill * A bipartisan bill to increase federal credit union loan maturities was introduced Tuesday by Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev., and Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., and has America's Credit Unions' and leagues' support. Specifically, it would amend the Federal Credit Union Act to extend loan maturity limits up to 20 years for more PR

States Sound Alarm over Ongoing SNAP Threats (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * States Sound Alarm over Ongoing SNAP Threats * Governors and coalition of local, county, state organizations urge Congressional fix Washington, D.C. - Changes in funding policies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP), combined with disruptions caused by the 2025 federal government shutdown, could put SNAP in jeopardy across the more PR

UGA Sets Another Record With $654M in R&D Expenditures in FY25 (10)
ATHENS, Georgia, Jan. 14 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * UGA sets another record with $654M in R&D expenditures in FY25 Record-high figure marks the university's seventh consecutive year of growth By David Mitchell For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Georgia set a research and development record with $654 million in related expenditures during fiscal year 2025, representing a 4.1% increase over the previous year. Since 2015, UGA's R&D activity h more PR

UND Aerobatic Team Soars to National Title in 2025 IAC Collegiate Series (10)
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Jan. 14 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND Aerobatic Team Soars to National Title in 2025 IAC Collegiate Series UND's Aerobatic Team wins first place awards in both Team and Individual flying categories * The University of North Dakota Aerobatic Team has claimed the 2025 International Aerobatic Club (IAC) Collegiate National Championship, officially securing first place in the competition. The national title caps off a  more PR

UND Launches 'Data Skills Pathway' to Prepare Students for Data and Analytics Careers (10)
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Jan. 15 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND launches "Data Skills Pathway" to prepare students for data and analytics careers Hands-on program connects students to paid research, internships and in-demand jobs nationwide * The University of North Dakota is expanding workforce-ready training through a new Data Skills Pathway program aimed at helping undergraduates build practical skills for data-driven careers. The short- more PR

USD Medical Center on Becker's 100 great hospitals list (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * USD Medical Center on Becker's 100 great hospitals list * Sanford shares the list of 100 great hospitals with health care systems of high caliber across the country, including Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Mayo Clinic. "This recognition is truly a team effort, said Andy Munce, president and CEO of Sanford Health in Sioux Falls. While we have had several archi more PR