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North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 9h

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…

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 11h

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.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 13h

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…

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

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.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

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…

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

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.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

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.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

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.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 1d

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.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 2d

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.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 2d

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

Shutdown day eight: Congress standoff unchanged as first missed federal payday nears • North Dakota Monitor

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.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 2d

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump

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

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump • North Dakota Monitor

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure campaign from…

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 2d

Bank of North Dakota to launch state’s first stablecoin known as Roughrider coin

Bank of North Dakota to launch state’s first stablecoin known as Roughrider coin • North Dakota Monitor

The Bank of North Dakota announced Wednesday plans to launch the Roughrider coin, the state’s first stablecoin.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 2d

US prison population rises for second straight year

Via @stateline.org

US prison population rises for second straight year • North Dakota Monitor

The nation’s prison population grew for the second consecutive year in 2023, reversing more than a decade of steady decline.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 3d

US Senate confirms Baesler to Education post, Chase as US attorney for North Dakota

US Senate confirms Baesler to Education post, Chase as US attorney for North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota is about to lose its superintendent but gain a U.S. attorney after the U.S. Senate confirmed dozens of federal nominations Tuesday.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 3d

Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors goes before the Supreme Court

Via @stateline.org

Conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ minors goes before the Supreme Court • North Dakota Monitor

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments on Tuesday in a case that could reverse or solidify state laws across the country that ban conversion therapy, a controversial counseling…

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 3d

Tribal traditional healing gets Medicaid reimbursement in 4 states

Via @stateline.org

Tribal traditional healing gets Medicaid reimbursement in 4 states • North Dakota Monitor

For the first time, traditional tribal healing practices can be reimbursed by Medicaid at tribal health facilities in four states: Arizona, California, New Mexico and Oregon.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 3d

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown

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

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown • North Dakota Monitor

The Trump administration may try to interpret a law enacted during his first term in office differently than it did following the last government shutdown, potentially denying back pay to hundreds of…

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 3d

North Dakota won’t get federal disaster relief for communities affected by the June 20-21 storms until after the government shutdown ends, according to the state Department of Emergency Services.

Government shutdown could stall disaster aid for North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor

North Dakota won’t get federal disaster relief for communities affected by the June 20-21 storms until after the government shutdown ends, according to the state Department of Emergency Services.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

Government shutdown enters day six with talks over health care at an impasse

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

Government shutdown enters day six with talks over health care at an impasse • North Dakota Monitor

President Donald Trump sent mixed messages Monday about whether he would negotiate a deal with Democrats to extend the enhanced tax credits for people who get their health insurance from the…

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

Public lands advocate Walt Dabney will participate in three film screenings and discussions across North Dakota in October hosted by North Dakota conservation groups.

National Park leader to join conservation talks, film screenings in North Dakota • North Dakota Monitor

Public lands advocate Walt Dabney will participate in three film screenings and discussions across North Dakota in October with North Dakota conservation groups.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

Xcel Energy customers in North Dakota are facing an unusually large increase in their electric bill, which a North Dakota official attributes in large part to the company’s move away from coal.

Xcel’s coal exit an issue in North Dakota electric rate case • North Dakota Monitor

Xcel Energy customers in North Dakota are facing an unusually large increase in their electric bill, which a North Dakota official attributes in large part to the company’s move away from coal.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 4d

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation expects to use its $70 million line of credit from the Bank of North Dakota this year to pay for construction costs while private fundraising continues. State funds will pay some of the interest.

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library using $70M Bank of North Dakota line of credit • North Dakota Monitor

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation has tapped into about $53 million of a $70 million Bank of North Dakota line of credit to support construction costs while private fundraising…

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses concentrated in Midwestern states and oil country.

Economists say job losses likely, even as shutdown delays report • North Dakota Monitor

Friday’s jobs report is missing in action because of the federal shutdown, but economists are finding other ways of measuring apparent job losses concentrated in Midwestern states and oil country.

North Dakota Monitor @northdakotamonitor.com · 5d

A man who served on the panel that reviewed medals awarded for the Wounded Knee Massacre said a majority of the members focused on individual soldier conduct at the expense of the broader issue: whether any medals should be awarded for a massacre.

Via @southdakotasearchlight.com

Focus on individual conduct instead of massacre doomed Wounded Knee medals review, panelist says • North Dakota Monitor

A man on the panel that reviewed medals awarded for the Wounded Knee Massacre said it focused on individual soldier conduct, rather than whether medals should be awarded for a massacre.