WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Brookings Institution, an organization that provides research and policy solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Brookings and AEI launch bipartisan commission on US rural prosperity Washington, D.C. -- The Brookings Institution and the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) are proud to announce the launch of America's Rural Future, a bipartisan commission to develop pragmatic, long-term solutions that advance economic opportunity, resilience, and quality o  more

ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell helps local company bring space docking tech to orbit * With support from Cornell's research and testing facilities, deep-tech company AVS US - with facilities just outside Ithaca - successfully launched two spacecraft aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on June 23, advancing a mission that aims to achieve the world's first autonomous docking between small spacecraft using only satellite navigation signals.   more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 2 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Cramer, Hoeven vote for big, ugly bill FARGO - Today by a 50-50 margin, Republican Senators passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Vice-President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. All Democratic Senators voted no, as did Thom Tillis (R-NC), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Susan Collins (R-ME). The North Dakota Legislative Council estimates that the House Republican vers  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 1 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * Ethics Commission approves use of campaign funds for childcare and security costs Bismarck - On Wednesday, the North Dakota Ethics Commission unanimously approved by Advisory Opinion Request that campaign funds may be used for caregiving and for security costs by candidates when campaigning and elected officials when performing their official duties. Assistant Senate Minority Josh   more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 4 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on July 3, 2025: * * * Fedorchack, Cramer, and Hoeven sacrifice North Dakotans to pay for tax handout to the mega-wealthy FARGO - Today, the House passed the Senate version of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The North Dakota Legislative Council estimates that the House Republican version of the bill would result in North Dakota losing $1.42 billion in Medicaid funding over the next 10   more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak celebrates final passage of One Big Beautiful Bill * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted to send the One Big Beautiful Bill to President Trump's desk, delivering a major win for North Dakotans. This historic package fulfills President Trump's America First agenda--cutting taxes for working families, unleashing American energy, securing the border, inv  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Here's what North Dakotans are saying about the One Big Beautiful Bill * Throughout the past month, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) had the opportunity to learn what North Dakotans care about in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Read below to see why these everyday Americans are supporting the legislation: Guy Moos is the President and second-generation owner of Baker Boy, which employs resi  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Outlines Permanent Tax Relief for American Families, Workers & Small Businesses * One Big Beautiful Bill Preserves & Expands Tax Breaks for Low- and Middle-Income Households, Empowers Small Businesses, Farmers & Ranchers to Invest in Their Operations BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a press conference with local business leaders and community members to discuss the benefit  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Statement on House Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill * Legislation Heads to President Trump to be Signed into Law BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, legislation that delivers on promises to: * Provide permanent tax relief for American families and small businesses. * Secure the bo  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: Senate Passes One Big Beautiful Bill, Providing Permanent Tax Relief for American Families and Small Businesses * Legislation Will Grow Economy, Bolster Border Security, Rebuild Military, Empower Energy Dominance and Support Farmers and Ranchers WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today helped secure passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill, legislation to provide permanent tax relief for Ame  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: We Secured the Heart and Soul of the Farm Bill in One Big Beautiful Bill * Bill Approved by Senate Updates Reference Prices, Strengthens Crop Insurance FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today held a roundtable with North Dakota farm leaders to outline provisions he secur  more

MINOT, North Dakota, July 4 -- Minot State University issued the following news release: * * * MSU, Northland Community and Technical College sign agreement for guaranteed nursing admission MINOT, N.D. - Proving to be a regional leader in healthcare workforce initiatives, the Minot State University Department of Nursing has signed an articulation agreement for guaranteed admission with Northland Community and Technical College (NCTC) in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. The agreement confirms all  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on June 30, 2025: * * * PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT AUTHORIZING SOUTH BOW (USA) LP TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN PIPELINE FACILITIES AT CAVALIER COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the "President"), I hereby grant this Presidential permit, subject to the conditions herein set forth, to South Bow (USA)  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on June 30, 2025: * * * PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT AUTHORIZING STEEL REEF US PIPELINES LLC TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN PIPELINE FACILITIES AT BURKE COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the "President"), I hereby grant this Presidential permit, subject to the conditions herein set forth, to Steel Ree  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Advancing Agenda for a Strong, Prosperous America * ***Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate voted today to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) by a vote of 51 to 50. This legislation permanently extends the 2017 Trump tax cuts, accelerates American energy dominance, supports the nation's farmers and ranchers  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Talon Metals Corp., Tamarack, Minnesota, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, urging a "surgical approach" to trade actions concerning nickel imports. The company emphasizes the need for a secure, domestic supply of high-grade nickel, a critical input for U.S. national security, manufacturing and energy resilience. Talon Metals is developing a nickel mining project in Minnesota, backed by the U.S. Department of Defense  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in North Dakota Impacted by Recent Severe Weather * FARGO, N.D., June 30, 2025 - Agricultural operations in North Dakota have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather including tornadoes, derecho winds, hail, lightning, and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial ass  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in North Dakota Impacted by Recent Severe Weather * FARGO, N.D., June 30, 2025 - Agricultural operations in North Dakota have been significantly impacted by recent severe weather including tornadoes, derecho winds, hail, lightning, and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and fi  more