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Bill Directs Study of Natural Gas and Propane Infrastructure in ND

Published March 22, 2021

A bill has been signed by North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum directing Legislative Management to study natural gas and propane infrastructure development in the state. This includes looking at challenges in developing natural gas and propane infrastructure, community needs and…

Infrastructure Talks Begin

Published March 20, 2021

An infrastructure package is next on the priority list in Washington D.C. On Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Democrats to start working with Republicans on the matter. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says an infrastructure package is long overdue, but…

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Infrastructure Bonding Proposals Capture Attention in ND Legislature

Published January 28, 2021

Infrastructure bonding proposals are being considered in the North Dakota Legislature. Representative Jared Hagert says there are a multitude of different proposals. "The governor's proposal is at $1.25 billion, there's another proposal for $2 billion and one that started in…

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Biden Priorities

Published January 20, 2021

When one political party controls the White House, House and Senate, big policy changes can be expected. Pro Farmer Policy Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says President Biden's first priority is the distribution of the COVID vaccine "We haven't had a successful…

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Infrastructure May Be a Priority for New Congress

Published January 3, 2021

Michael Torrey Associates ag lobbyist Mike Torrey says infrastructure may be a consideration for this new Congress, but the cost remains a challenge. "The easiest way to pay for infrastructure would be a gas tax, not that I'm advocating for…

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ND Soybean Growers Focus on Infrastructure in State Legislative Session

Published January 3, 2021

Water issues and infrastructure are top of mind for the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association going into the state legislative session. "There's a $1 billion bonding proposal being considered and then, the governor has a $1.25 billion transportation and infrastructure…

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American Soybean Association Focuses on 2021 Policy Priorities

Published December 27, 2020

Heading into 2021, the American Soybean Association is focusing on policy priorities with a new administration and Congress. Top policy priorities will be COVID response and an infrastructure package. "I think infrastructure is going to be high on the list…

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MN Lawmakers Consider Priorities for Final Weeks of Session

Published May 6, 2020

Despite a shift in the budget outlook, Representative Deb Kiel thinks the legislature can still accomplish a bonding bill. "Minnesota has a lot of infrastructure. We need to make sure to take care of roads and bridges," said Kiel. "We…

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Infrastructure Investments On the Wish List

Published April 9, 2020

The immediate focus of the government is on emergency measures to battle coronavirus, but once the attention turns to rebuilding the economy, infrastructure could be a priority. "We're going to be turning our attention to long-term wellness. The temptation will…

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Trump Touts Trade

Published February 5, 2020

During the State of the Union address, President Donald Trump touted trade policies including the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Trump said the USMCA will expand markets for farmers and ranchers. The president said the trade deal delivers more fairness and reciprocity…

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Bill Directs Study of Natural Gas and Propane Infrastructure in ND

Infrastructure Talks Begin

Infrastructure Bonding Proposals Capture Attention in ND Legislature

Biden Priorities

Infrastructure May Be a Priority for New Congress

ND Soybean Growers Focus on Infrastructure in State Legislative Session

American Soybean Association Focuses on 2021 Policy Priorities

MN Lawmakers Consider Priorities for Final Weeks of Session

Infrastructure Investments On the Wish List

Trump Touts Trade

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