North Dakota lawmakers arrange state loan to replace millions in FEMA cuts
North Dakota is stepping in where the federal government stepped out. After more than $20 million in disaster mitigation grants were cut by the Trump administration, state lawmakers are moving to fund critical water projects through loans and legislative backing. From wastewater systems in Lincoln and Fessenden to a water intake in Washburn, the projects are shovel-ready and can’t wait. Whether the state’s funding is a stopgap or a new norm remains to be seen—but leaders agree: these communities need help, and they need it now. Peyton Haug with InForum has the full story, details on the bill that have been amended to carry the funding are below.
HB 1577
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 23.1-07 and a new subsection to section 23.1-07-06 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a wastewater infrastructure grant program and the duties of the department of environmental quality; and to provide an appropriation.
House Sponsors: Mitskog (D, District 25), Kempenich (R, District 39), Kiefert (R, District 24), Martinson (R, District 35), Nelson (R, District 14), Stemen (R, District 27),
Senate Sponsors: Kessel (R, District 39), Weber (R, District 22),
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