by Jan Wangler | Jan 7, 2026 | Business Briefings
https://www.ndbu.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1-7-26.mp4 Economic Development & Small Business Native American Small Business Support Program — Funding still available with Jan 13 deadline What happened: The North Dakota Department of Commerce continues to...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 6, 2026 | Business Briefings
Healthcare (hospitals, clinics, behavioral/dental, public health) HHS opens 2026 health‑professional loan‑repayment window (NEW): ND HHS announced that applications are open Jan 5–Feb 28 for state/federal loan‑repayment programs to recruit clinicians to shortage areas...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 2, 2026 | Business Briefings
1) PHMSA “Periodic Standards Update II” takes effect Jan 10 What happened: The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration finalized a rule incorporating 19 updated industry standards into federal pipeline safety regs. Effective and compliant on Jan 10,...
by Jan Wangler | Jan 2, 2026 | Business Briefings
ND-first sweep; only NEW/meaningful updates since yesterday; near-term impact in 30–45 days. Energy / Utilities Xcel ND electric rate case — settlement pending PSC vote (UPDATED): Settlement trims the request to ~10–11% overall; PSC decision expected soon. Action:...
by Jan Wangler | Dec 31, 2025 | Business Briefings
Education (K–12, Higher Ed, Private Schools, Training) K‑12 SIS data handoff — action required (NEW): N.D. DPI alerted districts that PowerSchool Data Replication is moving to Infinite Campus and districts must follow the new replication steps.Why it matters: Avoid...
by Jan Wangler | Dec 30, 2025 | Business Briefings
Healthcare (Hospitals, Clinics, Payers, Public Health) ND wins $199M Rural Health Transformation funding (NEW). North Dakota has been awarded $199 million from CMS to strengthen rural healthcare access and quality through the Rural Health Transformation Program over...
