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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.

Lawmakers reintroduce act supporting national rural export center headquartered in Fargo

By J. R. Owens | Aug 1, 2025

Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) have reintroduced the Promoting Rural Exports Act.

Senate panel advances Cramer-backed bills aiding rural veterans’ health access

By J. R. Owens | Jul 30, 2025

The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee has unanimously advanced two bills led by Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) aimed at improving health care access for rural veterans and expanding suicide prevention services in states that have not previously...

Senate committee advances bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act addressing affordability issues

By J. R. Owens | Jul 29, 2025

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025.

Hoeven, Cramer back disaster aid request after damaging North Dakota storms

By J. R. Owens | Jul 25, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak, have expressed support for Governor Kelly Armstrong’s request for a major disaster declaration after a derecho storm struck North Dakota on June 20–21, 2025.

Congress considers awarding Congressional Gold Medals to 'Miracle on Ice' hockey team

By J. R. Owens | Jul 24, 2025

Forty-five years after the “Miracle on Ice,” a bipartisan push is underway in Congress to honor the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team with the Congressional Gold Medal.

Department of Education releases funds for North Dakota after-school programs

By J. R. Owens | Jul 18, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced that the U.S. Department of Education will release funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which provide after-school programs in North Dakota.

Senate passes bill cutting $9 billion from federal budget including public broadcasting

By J. R. Owens | Jul 17, 2025

By a narrow margin, the United States Senate has passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, which aims to eliminate $9 billion in federal spending deemed unnecessary.

Cramer and Fetterman introduce bipartisan Payment Choice Act supporting consumer use of cash