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Have any of North Dakota's US Congress members held an in-person town hall since the pandemic?

Have any of North Dakota's US Congress members held an in-person town hall since the pandemic?

No. North Dakota’s federal lawmakers, Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven and Rep. Julie Fedorchak, have not held in-person town halls in at least five years. Cramer has not hosted an in-person town hall since before the COVID-19 pandemic. He connects with constituents through virtual events and a regular

Tariff tensions: North Dakota ag feels the heat

Tariff tensions: North Dakota ag feels the heat

As global trade tensions rise, North Dakota’s ag producers are feeling the pressure, from stalled exports to rising equipment and fertilizer costs. Listen here: Backstory 160:00/703.0223361× In this episode, we look at how shifting U.S. tariffs are impacting North Dakota’s farmers and agricultural businesses.

Is methane the largest driver of recent global warming?

Is methane the largest driver of recent global warming?

No. Methane only accounts for 20-30% of recent warming, while human-made CO2 remains the dominant driver of recent climate change. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas significantly more effective at trapping heat than CO2; however, there is approximately 220 times more CO2 than methane in our atmosphere. Methane is also

North Dakota farmers, ag businesses brace for tariff blowback

North Dakota farmers, ag businesses brace for tariff blowback

Impacts expected from new tariffs on Canada, potential increase on China

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Does North Dakota export wind electricity out of state?

Does North Dakota export wind electricity out of state?

North Dakota exports a significant portion of its wind-generated electricity to other states.

Do federal tax dollars pay for the college tuition of undocumented immigrants?

Do federal tax dollars pay for the college tuition of undocumented immigrants?

No. Federal law prohibits undocumented students from receiving federal financial aid. Two Clinton-era laws — the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act — require all students to provide a valid Social Security number or otherwise demonstrate lawful-presence status to receive federal aid.