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A plan that will boost infrastructure projects throughout the state. When Gov. Doug Burgum signed HB 1431, he said it will touch all of North Dakota, not only through its targeted projects but also by freeing up dollars for projects in smaller communities. He also said putting dollars into bond projects is timely because of low interest rates.
The most expensive will be the Fargo flood diversion project ($435 million). It’s good to fund flood mitigation projects, since it’s difficult to convince outside companies to invest in a state that consistently sees massive damage due to flooding.
Also, HB 1431 will send funds to highway projects and infrastructure loans to cities and counties. Communities may argue it isn’t enough, but it’s still a good investment in North Dakota.
Prices consumers pay for North Dakota hospital services vary widely, study finds jamestownsun.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from jamestownsun.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
A comparison of North Dakota hospital charges for common procedures is drawing fire from hospital representatives. But North Dakota's top insurance regulator says the wide range of prices and difficulty in getting price information illustrate the disadvantage consumers find themselves in when trying to compare prices.