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New fund brings questions

Gov. Jack Dalrymple signed House Bill 1278, creating the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund, which will provide as much as $15 million a year by taking a percentage of the gross oil production tax.

By Minot Daily News, Minot , April 24, 2013

ND delegation announces $1.1M flood recovery grant

North Dakota's Congressional delegation says the state is receiving a $1.1 million federal flood recovery grant to buy out six properties in Ward County.

February 07, 2013

Money approved for old ND courthouse repairs

North Dakota's Emergency Commission has approved $60,000 to help with repairs to the old Stutsman County Courthouse in Jamestown.

June 14, 2012

ND oil tax 'Legacy Fund' tops $350M in 9 months

A newly created North Dakota trust fund for oil taxes now has about $353 million.

May 17, 2012

DOT announces $5 million for Minot roads, bridges

The U.S. Department of Transportation will release $5 million in emergency funding to help repair roads and bridges damaged by record flooding in the Minot area, North Dakota’s congressional delegation announced Monday. In a written statement, Rep. Rick Berg and Sens. Kent Conrad and John Hoeven said repairing and restoring transportation infrastructure is an “important step.”

By Forum Communications Co. report , June 28, 2011

New study says fewer funds may available for domestic violence services

A new survey conducted by the National Network to End Domestic Violence shows an increase for those seeking help from domestic violence services and a decrease in funding for those providing the services. This could create tight spots for area service providers in the near future, area officials said.

By Ben Rodgers , February 05, 2011

Officials argue for preschool program funds

BISMARCK — Preschool benefits young children and should receive state support, North Dakota education officials told state lawmakers on Monday. Senate Bill 2338 requests $1.5 million for a preschool pilot program. Four school districts would receive state grants to offer early childhood education programs.

By By Teri Finneman, Forum Communications Co. , February 01, 2011

Other views: UND's endowment drive a big step up

“I have spoken often with leaders of efforts to improve European and Asian higher education,” wrote one John L. King in 2007 in a comment on a Business Week story. “When they ask me what I see as the greatest challenge to their goal of replicating the strength of U.S. higher education, I tell them it is their lack of strong private colleges and universities. The U.S. leads the world in higher education because of the intense competition between public and private institutions at all levels.

By Grand Forks Herald , October 22, 2010

Hospital foundation hits $3 million mark

The Jamestown Hospital Foundation has hit its $3 million fundraising goal for the $52 million Jamestown Regional Medical Center now under construction. Jan Barnes, foundation director, said 41 people in the region and around the country have donated $5,000 or more to the capital campaign. But the largest gift came from the estate of area farmer Dan Kornovich, who died in June 2009.

October 01, 2010

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Schafer asks Congress to ‘be honest’ on funds

Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary and North Dakota Gov. Ed Schafer says members of Congress need to stop playing games with American taxpayers and, instead, be honest with how they plan to pay for costly legislation. Schafer’s criticism Thursday came nine days after Congress passed a $26.1 billion aid package to help states preserve teaching jobs and cover Medicaid payments.

By By Kristen M. Daum, Forum Communications Co. , August 20, 2010

N.D. official defends fund assumptions

BISMARCK (AP) — A North Dakota pension official said it’s reasonable to expect state pension funds for teachers and state workers to average 8 percent yearly growth over the long term.

July 23, 2010

Area airports to receive DOT funds

Sens. Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad and Rep. Earl Pomeroy announced Thursday that area airports will be receiving U.S. Department of Transportation grants. Carrington Municipal Airport, along with airports in Beach, Cando, Crosby, Lakota, Mercer County, Northwood and Walhalla will share $662,779 for runway upgrades.

July 23, 2010

Health district receives funds

Central Valley Health District recently received more than $250,000 to aid a six-county region in the fight against tobacco. The funding is part of Measure 3, which passed in November 2008. The measure created a trust fund where money is placed by law, said Jeanne Prom, executive director at the Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control Policy.

By Ben Rodgers , July 09, 2010

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Help for college students: Proposal would provide more funds for counselors on N.D. campuses

When three Dickinson (N.D.) State University softball players died in a tragic accident last fall, counselors from the region descended on the campus to volunteer their services. But after a few days, the volunteers went back to their regular jobs, and the university didn’t have a licensed counselor on staff to assist the grieving students.

By By Amy Dalrymple, Forum Communications Co. , April 05, 2010

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Districts struggle to get public support

The failed referendum here on Tuesday showed that school districts have a tough sell asking taxpayers for extra dollars today.

By By Kelly Smith , Forum Communications Co. , March 25, 2010