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Hoeven meets President Trump and officials to address agriculture challenges

By J. R. Owens | Oct 21, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, met at the White House with President Donald Trump and senior administration officials to discuss issues affecting agriculture.

Kirsten Baesler confirmed as assistant secretary at U.S. Department of Education

By J. R. Owens | Oct 17, 2025

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has congratulated Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota's Superintendent of Public Instruction, following her confirmation by the U.S. Senate to serve as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education in the U.S....

Hoeven criticizes Senate Democrats after defense appropriations bill is blocked

By J. R. Owens | Oct 16, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, issued a statement following the Senate Democrats' decision to block consideration of the Defense Appropriations Bill.

Grand Forks selected for new Air Force lab; AeroVironment expands counter-drone systems

By J. R. Owens | Oct 13, 2025

The Grand Forks region is set to advance its role in counter-drone operations with two new developments announced at the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit.

Senate approves $900 billion FY26 NDAA with focus on North Dakota defense projects

By J. R. Owens | Oct 9, 2025

The United States Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a vote of 77 to 20, allocating more than $900 billion for defense initiatives.

Senate passes resolution to overturn Biden-era resource management plan for North Dakota

By J. R. Owens | Oct 8, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) Joint Resolution of Disapproval aimed at overturning the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, which was finalized during the Biden...

Senate confirms Kirsten Baesler as assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education

By J. R. Owens | Oct 7, 2025

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Senate has confirmed Kirsten Baesler as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the Department of Education.

Grand Forks Air Force Base receives nearly $20 million for runway repair project

By J. R. Owens | Oct 1, 2025

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded nearly $20 million to United Crane and Excavation, a company based in Grand Forks, North Dakota, for runway repairs at the Grand Forks Air Force Base.

U.S. Department of Education awards over $2 million to six North Dakota colleges

By J. R. Owens | Sep 30, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education has allocated more than $2.1 million to support student services at six colleges in North Dakota.

Hoeven criticizes Senate Democrats as shutdown looms

By J. R. Owens | Sep 30, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has released a statement regarding the impending government shutdown, attributing the situation to Senate Democrats' refusal to approve a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government through November 21.

Hoeven supports proposed reversal of BLM public lands conservation rule

By J. R. Owens | Sep 10, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, responded to the Department of the Interior’s recent proposal to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) 2024 Public Lands Rule.

Hoeven, Cramer back federal aid after August storms hit North Dakota

By J. R. Owens | Sep 9, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, have announced their support for Governor Kelly Armstrong’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to severe storms that hit North Dakota on August 7–8.

Cramer visits Vandenberg SFB as satellites prepare for launch under new defense mission

By J. R. Owens | Aug 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who chairs the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee and co-chairs the Senate Space Force Caucus, visited Vandenberg Space Force Base in California with Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Dr. Troy Meink.

USDA opens comment period on rescinding Roadless Rule affecting Little Missouri National Grassland

By J. R. Owens | Aug 27, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, released a statement following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) decision to open a public comment...

Cramer spotlights North Dakota’s role at first Versus UAS/Counter-UAS Symposium

By J. R. Owens | Aug 21, 2025

North Dakota's role in advancing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-drone technology was highlighted at the inaugural Versus UAS/Counter-UAS Symposium, held at Camp Grafton.

National Park Service awards funds to expand Pembina Gorge Recreation Area

By J. R. Owens | Aug 20, 2025

The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded $425,175 to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation for the expansion of the Pembina Gorge Recreation Area.

Hoeven hosts energy roundtable on efforts to boost Bakken recovery rates

By J. R. Owens | Aug 13, 2025

Senator John Hoeven hosted U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the University of North Dakota’s Energy & Environmental Research Center for a discussion focused on enhancing oil recovery in the Bakken region through new partnerships between coal...

Red River Control Structure begins operation as part of major Fargo-Moorhead flood project

By J. R. Owens | Aug 7, 2025

The Red River Control Structure, a central component of the $3.2 billion flood protection initiative for the Fargo-Moorhead area, is now operational after the permanent re-routing of the Red River.

Department of Defense raises Project ULTRA contract ceiling to $100 million

By J. R. Owens | Aug 5, 2025

The Department of Defense has finalized an agreement to increase the contract ceiling for Project ULTRA from $18 million to $100 million, according to Senator John Hoeven.

Hoeven announces Senate approval of FY2026 agriculture appropriations bill

By J. R. Owens | Aug 1, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, has announced that the Senate has approved the Fiscal Year 2026 agriculture funding bill.

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