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Will North Dakota hemp growers be affected by the new federal hemp regulations passed in the recent continuing resolution?

Will North Dakota hemp growers be affected by the new federal hemp regulations passed in the recent continuing resolution?

Yes. The federal hemp changes included in the recent continuing resolution will affect North Dakota growers, although the direct impact is smaller than in many other states. The law narrows the federal definition of hemp by excluding cannabinoids that are not naturally produced by the plant or are synthesized from

For North Dakotans, By North Dakotans: NDNC’s Founding Story

For North Dakotans, By North Dakotans: NDNC’s Founding Story

This week on a special edition of The Backstory, host Sabrina Halvorson takes listeners behind the scenes to explore how the North Dakota News Cooperative came to be. She sits down with NDNC board co-chair Steve Andrist, one of the organization’s original founders and a lifelong champion of local

Is the North Dakota Mill and Elevator Association the only state-owned milling facility in the United States?

Is the North Dakota Mill and Elevator Association the only state-owned milling facility in the United States?

Yes. The North Dakota Mill and Elevator Association is the only state-owned milling facility in the United States. State records describe it as the nation’s sole state-run flour mill, and no other state appears to operate a comparable milling enterprise. Established in 1922 to support wheat farmers and stabilize

The High Cost of Keeping Teachers

The High Cost of Keeping Teachers

In this podcast episode, Sabrina Halvorson and Michael Standaert discuss NDNC’s latest story examining how a proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visas could impact schools, hospitals, and universities across North Dakota. From tribal districts that rely on international teachers to rural schools already struggling to fill classrooms, the

Is democratic socialism the same as communism?

Is democratic socialism the same as communism?

No. Democratic socialism is not the same as communism. Both stem from socialist theory but differ in their goals and methods. Democratic socialism combines political democracy with public, cooperative or state ownership of key industries while maintaining elections, civil liberties and pluralism. It seeks to reduce inequality and ensure that

Powering North Dakota’s Future

Powering North Dakota’s Future

Featuring special guest: Josh Kramer, General Manager and Executive Vice President, North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives Josh Kramer, General Manager and Executive Vice President, North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives Electricity costs and data centers have been making headlines across North Dakota, but what’s really driving

Can undocumented immigrants receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the U.S.?

Can undocumented immigrants receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the U.S.?

No. Undocumented immigrants are generally ineligible for SNAP benefits. Federal rule limits SNAP eligibility to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or “qualified aliens” with specified immigration statuses and often a five-year waiting period. A person without legal status cannot receive SNAP benefits, but households with mixed-status members may still