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Department of Energy awards $4.2 million initial funding for Project Tundra

By Central ND News | Sep 25, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an initial award of $4.2 million to Project Tundra, marking the first installment of up to $350 million. These funds are part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program, which aims to support community-informed integrated carbon capture, transport, and storage projects.

Project Tundra receives initial funds from $350 million DOE award

By Central ND News | Sep 25, 2024

Senator John Hoeven announced that Project Tundra, a carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiative led by Minnkota Power Cooperative, has received an initial $4.2 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This funding is part of a larger $350 million award secured for the project last year.

National Park Service awards $4 million for North Dakota park projects

By Central ND News | Sep 25, 2024

The National Park Service (NPS) has announced an award of $4,490,000 through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (ORLP) to support redevelopment projects at parks in North Dakota. The funds will be allocated as follows:

Unmanned aircraft set for cargo tests between Grand Forks & Cavalier

By Central ND News | Sep 25, 2024

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has tasked Project ULTRA with conducting demonstration flights using unmanned aircraft to move cargo between Grand Forks Air Force Base and Cavalier Space Force Station.

Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown

By Central ND News | Sep 25, 2024

The U.S. Senate has passed a continuing resolution (CR) by a vote of 78 to 18, extending Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations levels for federal agencies through December 20. The measure, which had previously passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 341 to 82, also includes funding for the U.S. Secret Service and extends expiring programs and authorities.

1 gas station in cities throughout Dickey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

By Central ND News | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dickey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in LaMoure County in week ending Sept. 14?

By Central ND News | Sep 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout LaMoure County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Hoeven comments on identification of WWII servicemember Charles R. Reiser

By Central ND News | Sep 24, 2024

Senator John Hoeven has issued a statement regarding the identification of Army Pvt. 1st Class Charles R. Reiser, a servicemember from Washburn, North Dakota, who was lost during World War II's Operation Forager. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced that Reiser's remains were accounted for on June 25, 2024.

Senator Cramer addresses concerns over new nursing home staffing rules

By Central ND News | Sep 24, 2024

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a final rule in April that imposes minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities (LTC), which serve nearly 1.2 million residents nationwide. This new rule, first proposed in September 2023, will require almost 80% of nursing facilities to hire more nurses to comply with the regulation. However, states already experiencing staffing shortages may find these requirements nearly impossible to meet, potentially leading to the closure of many facilities.

Grant awarded to support agricultural production industry in Baldwin

By Central ND News | Sep 24, 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration has announced a grant of $675,000 to Enhancing and Strengthening North Dakota Nonprofits and Communities in Minot, N.D. The funds will be used to build a regional processing facility for local foods in Baldwin, N.D., which will include classrooms, kitchen facilities, warehouse space, and more.

Lawmakers urge Biden-Harris administration to address migrant children program abuses

By Central ND News | Sep 24, 2024

Senator John Hoeven, along with Senator Chuck Grassley and 43 other Republican lawmakers, has sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The letter calls for action to address abuses in the administration’s unaccompanied migrant children program. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has not complied with two out of three subpoenas from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other information requests related to an investigation into over 100 suspicious sponsors.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Wells County in week ending Sept. 14

By Central ND News | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Wells County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Stutsman County in week ending Sept. 14

By Central ND News | Sep 23, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Stutsman County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Hoeven congratulates three North Dakota schools on national blue ribbon recognition

By Central ND News | Sep 23, 2024

Senator John Hoeven has extended his congratulations to three North Dakota schools for their designation as 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. The honored institutions are Lincoln Elementary School in Beach, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood Public School in Mohall, and Red Trail Elementary School in Mandan.

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News from September 2024

Department of Energy awards $4.2 million initial funding for Project Tundra

Project Tundra receives initial funds from $350 million DOE award

National Park Service awards $4 million for North Dakota park projects

Unmanned aircraft set for cargo tests between Grand Forks & Cavalier

Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown

1 gas station in cities throughout Dickey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in LaMoure County in week ending Sept. 14?

Senator Hoeven comments on identification of WWII servicemember Charles R. Reiser

Senator Cramer addresses concerns over new nursing home staffing rules

Grant awarded to support agricultural production industry in Baldwin

Lawmakers urge Biden-Harris administration to address migrant children program abuses

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Wells County in week ending Sept. 14

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Stutsman County in week ending Sept. 14

Hoeven congratulates three North Dakota schools on national blue ribbon recognition

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wells County in week ending Sept. 14?

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Burleigh County in week ending Sept. 14?

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Kidder County in week ending Sept. 14

1 gas station in cities throughout Morton County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

Which former Central ND News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Stutsman County in week ending Sept. 14?

How did Burleigh, Morton Counties vote in the North Dakota U.S. Senate race?

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