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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 6h

Trump targets ‘Democratic programs’ as shutdown standoff heads for third week

Via @statesnewsroom.com

Trump targets ‘Democratic programs’ as shutdown standoff heads for third week • North Dakota Monitor

The U.S. Senate returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday following a four-day weekend, but neither Republicans nor Democrats appeared ready to work toward ending the government shutdown following another…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 10h

Commentary: Science costs money – research is guided by who funds it and why

Science costs money – research is guided by who funds it and why • North Dakota Monitor

Government and private funding both remain important for scientific discoveries and translating knowledge into practical applications.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 12h

Despite widespread interest, only 3 states passed license plate reader laws this year

Via @stateline.org

Despite widespread interest, only 3 states passed license plate reader laws this year • North Dakota Monitor

Lawmakers in at least 16 states this year introduced bills to regulate the use of automated license plate readers responsible for collecting large amounts of data on drivers across the country. But…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 14h

Federal lands need the public’s help, retired National Park ranger says

Federal lands need the public’s help, retired National Park ranger says • North Dakota Monitor

Public lands advocate Walt Dabney joined a group of North Dakota conservationists in the Badlands on Sunday to see how federal funding cuts are affecting public lands in the state — and how members…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 16h

A proposed electric rate increase would cost North Dakota State University about $1 million a year, a representative of the college told utility regulators Monday.

Electricity rate increase could cost NDSU $1 million annually • North Dakota Monitor

A proposed electric rate increase would cost North Dakota State University about $1 million a year, a representative of the college told utility regulators Monday.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

Trump, US leaders celebrate end of hostilities in Gaza

Via @ashleymurray.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Trump, US leaders celebrate end of hostilities in Gaza • North Dakota Monitor

After just over two years in Hamas captivity, the surviving Israeli hostages were released Monday as President Donald Trump visited Israel and Egypt to celebrate a U.S.-brokered peace deal to end the…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

Nutrition program for women, infants and children to stay afloat through end of month

Via @statesnewsroom.com

Nutrition program for women, infants and children to stay afloat through end of month • North Dakota Monitor

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is infusing $300 million into a key federal nutrition program to keep it running through October, while a government shutdown continues without an apparent end…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown.

Via @statesnewsroom.com

Pentagon to shift research dollars to pay troops during shutdown • North Dakota Monitor

The Trump administration plans to send paychecks to active duty troops this week, despite Congress not passing legislation to allow it during the ongoing shutdown.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

Shutdown forces Medicare patients off popular telehealth and hospital-at-home programs

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Shutdown forces Medicare patients off popular telehealth and hospital-at-home programs • North Dakota Monitor

The federal government shutdown is forcing a reckoning for two remote health care programs because they automatically expired Oct. 1.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

An international organization that seeks to protect water quality in the Red River will conduct a review of two large dairy projects underway in North Dakota.

International commission to review North Dakota dairy projects • North Dakota Monitor

An international organization that seeks to protect water quality in the Red River will conduct a review of two large dairy projects underway in North Dakota.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that could significantly reshape the size and scope of the government.

By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

‘Substantial’ layoffs of federal workers launched by Trump administration amid shutdown • North Dakota Monitor

The Trump administration announced Friday it had begun mass layoffs of federal employees, a step not taken during previous government shutdowns and one that could significantly reshape the size and…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

Bankers, public officials and an academic observer are cautiously optimistic in the wake of the Bank of North Dakota’s announcement of plans to create a new digital currency.

North Dakota bankers cautiously optimistic about stablecoin announcement, though future risks exist • North Dakota Monitor

Bankers, public officials and an academic observer are cautiously optimistic in the wake of the Bank of North Dakota’s plans to create a stablecoin.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops

By @fischler.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Former governors, state AGs weigh in on Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops • North Dakota Monitor

President Donald Trump’s novel use of National Guard troops for law enforcement purposes has reopened a debate over states’ authority to control police powers, as dueling briefs from current and…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

Air travel at three rural North Dakota airports supported by a federal program will continue despite the government shutdown.

Federal funding approved to keep rural airports running amid government shutdown • North Dakota Monitor

Air travel at three rural North Dakota airports supported by a federal program will continue despite the government shutdown.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

Trump threatens ‘permanent’ cuts to Democratic programs on day nine of shutdown gridlock

By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com

Trump threatens 'permanent' cuts to Democratic programs on day nine of shutdown gridlock • North Dakota Monitor

President Donald Trump said Thursday he’s prepared to cancel funding approved by Congress that he believes is going toward programs supported by Democrats, though he didn’t share any additional…

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

State leaders have new worries about getting reimbursed for federal costs once the federal spending impasse is resolved.

‘This shutdown feels different.’ States might not get repaid when government reopens. • North Dakota Monitor

States are continuing to operate federally funded programs during the shutdown. But they say they can only front those costs for so long — and some are worried about getting repaid.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

The KFF survey shows 59% somewhat or strongly disapprove of how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is handling his new role at the top of the country’s public health infrastructure.

Majorities disapprove of RFK Jr. performance, doubt autism-Tylenol claims, KFF poll finds • North Dakota Monitor

A majority of Americans disapprove of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s job performance and the federal government’s vaccine policy, according to a poll released Thursday.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

A judge has upheld a North Dakota law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.

Judge rules in favor of North Dakota’s ban on transgender care for minors • North Dakota Monitor

A judge has upheld a North Dakota law that bans gender-affirming care for minors.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

North Dakota rolls out low-interest loans to aid federal workers during shutdown

North Dakota rolls out low-interest loans to aid federal workers during shutdown • North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota is offering an estimated 9,200 federal workers a lifeline through a loan program approved Wednesday to help military and other families affected by the government shutdown.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 6d

Oil producer Chevron is laying off more than 100 workers in North Dakota after acquiring Hess Corp., a greater impact than initially expected.

Chevron cutting more than 100 oil industry jobs in North Dakota with Hess merger • North Dakota Monitor

Oil producer Chevron is laying off more than 100 workers in North Dakota after acquiring Hess Corp., a greater impact than initially expected.

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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 6d

Congress has just one week to break the stalemate and fund the government before active duty military members miss their first paycheck of the shutdown.

By @jennifershutt.bsky.social of @statesnewsroom.com