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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $299,954 to North Dakota State University through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). This funding is designated for research aimed at increasing the use of natural, fiber-based, compostable packing materials for e-commerce by utilizing under-utilized agricultural byproducts.

Lawmakers push for sustained federal support in state revolving funds

U.S. Representative Kelly Armstrong (ND-AL) has joined Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) in penning a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. The letter addresses concerns regarding federal financing for the nation's water infrastructure.

Senators introduce bill supporting education for children of fallen servicemembers

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) have introduced the Gold Star Children Education Act, aimed at supporting the education of children of fallen U.S. servicemembers. The proposed legislation would make these children eligible for enrollment in U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools on a tuition-free, space-available basis.

Senator Cramer announces mobile office hours in Beach and Medora

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced that members of his staff will hold mobile office hours in Beach and Medora on Tuesday, July 30.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McLean County in week ending July 13?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McLean County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Dickey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 13

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dickey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Foster County in week ending July 13

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Foster County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending July 13

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Cramer urges action from Prime Minister Trudeau to prevent Canadian rail strike

On July 17, 2024, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, sent a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau urging him to prevent an impending rail strike. Workers from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN), represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, voted in late June to authorize a strike. However, before any strike can legally occur, the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) must issue a ruling outlining essential...

Senators urge USDA action against potential spread of potato wart

In a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) in expressing concern about the potential for potato wart to spread from potato imports originating in Canada’s Province, Prince Edward Island (PEI), to U.S. farms and production facilities. The Senators urged the USDA to implement additional mitigation measures to prevent introduction into the United States.

1 gas station in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 13

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Burleigh County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 13

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Burleigh County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Eddy County in week ending July 13

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Eddy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Burleigh County in week ending July 13?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Burleigh County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Foster County in week ending July 13?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Foster County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senators introduce bill for improving CBP resilience during hazardous weather

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) facilities frequently encounter extreme weather events, presenting significant challenges to border security operations, national security, and critical infrastructure. In the past year alone, 28 natural disasters across the nation caused at least $92.9 billion in damages, surpassing the previous record of 22 in 2020.

North Dakota receives over $1 million for hospital preparedness