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Cramer introduces bipartisan bill aiming at easing healthcare worker shortages with merit-based immigration

By C. D. Unger | Sep 10, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced the bipartisan Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act in response to a projected shortage of approximately 100,000 critical health care workers by 2028, as estimated by the...

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Senate passes bill awarding congressional gold medals for 'Miracle on Ice' hockey team

By C. D. Unger | Sep 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, a bill honoring the 1980 Olympic Men’s Hockey Team for their victory over the Soviet Union in Lake Placid.

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Cramer tours Hill AFB to review ICBM support and Sentinel missile development

By C. D. Unger | Sep 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who chairs the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, visited Hill Air Force Base in Utah following his attendance at an Air Force town hall on nuclear modernization in Minot.

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House passes resolution to overturn BLM resource management plan for North Dakota

By C. D. Unger | Sep 4, 2025

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval aimed at overturning the Bureau of Land Management's Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota.

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Hoeven highlights energy reliability concerns at FERC nomination hearing

By C. D. Unger | Sep 4, 2025

During a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven addressed the need for reliable baseload power and energy infrastructure.

Hoeven cites drop in major crimes after federal law enforcement surge in Washington

By C. D. Unger | Sep 3, 2025

At a press conference in Washington, Senator John Hoeven discussed the results of President Trump’s law enforcement initiatives aimed at reducing crime in the nation’s capital.

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Cramer discusses need for updated nuclear deterrence at Minot town hall

By C. D. Unger | Aug 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who chairs the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, spoke at a town hall meeting in Minot, North Dakota, emphasizing the need to modernize the United States’ nuclear deterrence capabilities.

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Cramer joins Air Force town hall in Minot on Sentinel Program

By C. D. Unger | Aug 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, is set to participate in a town hall meeting hosted by the U.S. Air Force in Minot on August 26.

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Hoeven highlights enhanced crop insurance implementation under new farm bill

By C. D. Unger | Aug 21, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) has begun implementing new crop insurance provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3), with changes effective for all crops with sales closing dates on or after July 1,...

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Hoeven urges Pentagon to designate Camp Grafton as drone test range

By C. D. Unger | Aug 20, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has formally requested that Camp Grafton Training Center in North Dakota be designated as a Department of Defense (DoD) national test and training range for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS operations.

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DOE awards nearly $3.8 million to North Dakota for energy saving programs

By C. D. Unger | Aug 20, 2025

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced nearly $3.8 million in funding for North Dakota to support energy saving initiatives.

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National Science Foundation awards nearly $2 million to UND for research traineeship

By C. D. Unger | Aug 20, 2025

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $2 million to the University of North Dakota (UND) for its Research Traineeship (NRT) program.

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Hoeven highlights progress on Hector International Airport expansion with new parking ramp

By C. D. Unger | Aug 19, 2025

A new parking ramp at Hector International Airport was officially opened during a ribbon-cutting event attended by Senator John Hoeven and other local, state, and federal officials.

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Hoeven celebrates opening of NDSCS Career Innovation Center in Fargo

By C. D. Unger | Aug 18, 2025

Senator John Hoeven attended the opening of the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Career Innovation Center (CIC) in Fargo.

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Hoeven discusses national grassland management priorities with Forest Service chief

By C. D. Unger | Aug 12, 2025

Senator John Hoeven met with U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz, grazing groups, and energy producers in Dickinson, North Dakota.

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Hoeven hosts CBP commissioner in North Dakota to highlight UAS role in border security

By C. D. Unger | Aug 8, 2025

Senator John Hoeven hosted U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott in North Dakota to examine border operations in the Grand Forks sector and discuss how the region’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry could support border...

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National Park Service awards $1 million for Turtle Mountain Band park development

By C. D. Unger | Aug 7, 2025

The National Park Service has awarded $1 million to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department for a project supporting the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.

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Senate approves military construction funding benefitting North Dakota bases and veterans

By C. D. Unger | Aug 2, 2025

The U.S. Senate has approved funding measures aimed at supporting North Dakota’s military infrastructure and veteran services, according to Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.

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Hoeven comments on USDA’s $50 million dry bean purchase for nutrition programs

By C. D. Unger | Aug 1, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who leads the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and serves as a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, responded to an announcement from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins regarding new food...

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Senate Judiciary Committee advances Nick Chase nomination for U.S. attorney in North Dakota

By C. D. Unger | Jul 24, 2025

The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced the nomination of Nicholas W. Chase to serve as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota, according to an announcement from Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer.