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News Tipoffs - North Dakota Editors Newsletter for Friday September 27, 2024 ( 5 items )  

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $71 Million to Electrify Homes Across Indian Country with Clean Energy through President's Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: The Department of the Interior today announced a $71 million investment from President Biden's Investing in America agenda to electrify homes in 13 Tribal communities across Indian Country, helping to close the Tribal access-to-electricity gap. This investment from the Inflation Reduction Act the largest ever investment in climate is a critical step toward the goal of electrifying all homes in the Uni  more

Kan. A.G. Kobach Coalition Question Pediatrics Academy on Possible Violations of Gender Care Recommendations
TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 27 -- Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach issued the following news release: Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and a coalition of 20 state attorneys general are putting the American Academy of Pediatrics on notice for possible violations of state consumer protection laws over the AAP's recommendation that puberty blockers are safe and reversible for children. The letter, led by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador, demands that the AAP retract a policy statement that c  more

Louisiana A.G. Murrill Challenges American Academy of Pediatrics to Disclose Gender Dysphoria Guidance and Methodology
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Sept. 27 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador in a 20-state coalition to put the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on notice for possible violations of state consumer protection statutes over its evidence free standards on gender dysphoria care for minors. As confirmed by the Cass Report as well as recent disclosures by WPATH, AAP's guidance is based more  more

N.D. Gov. Burgum, Miller Recognize Team Members With 2024 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Sept. 26, 2024: Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller today announced the 2024 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service, recognizing team members across state government for their commitment to providing the highest levels of service to North Dakota. "Team North Dakota members continue to excel in serving our state's citizens and delivering on our shared purpose: to Empower People,  more

Neb.Gov. Pillen Joins 25 Republican Governors in Calling for Passage of Federal Antisemitism Legislation
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Jim Pillen has joined 25 other Republican governors calling for passage of legislation in the U.S. Senate reinforcing Jewish civil rights. The unified message comes ahead of the Oct. 7 anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israeli and American citizens. The letter draws attention to the recent deaths of hostages and the dozens more still held captive, as well as the rising acts of antisemitism i  more