by Jan Wangler | Feb 3, 2026 | Business Briefings
Government/Nonprofit Service Providers What happenedNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Commerce highlighted that Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications are available now to help with winter heating costs. LIHEAP...
by Jan Wangler | Feb 2, 2026 | Business Briefings
Federal Roundup — ND Business Impact 1) OSHA injury/illness e‑filing is due soonWhat happened: Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminded employers the 2025 injury/illness data must be submitted via the ITA.Why it matters: Missing this filing can trigger...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 30, 2026 | Business Briefings
🏛️ Government / Economic Development Destination Development Grants — application window opens Feb 10, closes Mar 10 What happened: The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced an additional funding round for the Destination Development Grant (DDG) program,...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 29, 2026 | Business Briefings
🏛️ Government / Economic Development No NEW state “policy & funding” items published today beyond those in recent days (e.g., tourism & energy grants). Internal campaign announcements or retirements don’t meet inclusion criteria. 🧑🌾 Agriculture /...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 27, 2026 | Business Briefings
🏥 Healthcare Legislature authorizes rural health transformation funding What happened: The North Dakota Legislature approved authorization for the state to spend nearly $398 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds to improve rural health care...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 26, 2026 | Business Briefings
Federal Roundup — Mon, Jan 26, 2026 IRS — W-2 filing to SSA (UPDATED timing for 2026):What happened: Employer W-2s are due to the Social Security Administration on Monday, Feb 2, 2026 (Jan 31 falls on a Saturday).Why it matters: Missing the deadline can trigger...
