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Hoeven highlights House passage of broad legislative package covering taxes, defense, energy

By J. R. Owens | Jul 4, 2025

Senator John Hoeven released a statement following the House of Representatives' approval of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

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Hoeven outlines major agriculture provisions secured in new federal legislation

By J. R. Owens | Jul 2, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, held a roundtable with North Dakota farm leaders in Fargo to discuss key provisions included in the One Big...

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Hoeven promotes One Big Beautiful Bill’s permanent tax cuts at Bismarck event

By J. R. Owens | Jul 2, 2025

Senator John Hoeven held a press conference in Bismarck, North Dakota, to discuss the proposed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), which he says will deliver permanent tax relief for families and small businesses.

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Hoeven joins effort on national missile and drone defense with Golden Dome Act

By J. R. Owens | Jun 24, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, has detailed new efforts aimed at strengthening U.S. defense capabilities against missile and drone threats.

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North Dakota to receive over $2 million in PILT funds for 2025

By J. R. Owens | Jun 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of the Interior has announced that North Dakota will receive $2,093,127 in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2025.

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Cramer introduces bill with Sullivan for expanded U.S. missile defense modernization

By J. R. Owens | Jun 24, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) have introduced the Ground and Orbital Launched Defeat of Emergent Nuclear Destruction and Other Missile Engagements (GOLDEN DOME) Act of 2025, a legislative proposal aimed at modernizing...

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Hoeven supports U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites after failed negotiations

By J. R. Owens | Jun 21, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, released a statement following U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Senators introduce bill aimed at stricter review of foreign land buys near U.S. military bases

By J. R. Owens | Jun 20, 2025

In 2021, the Chinese Fufeng Group bought 370 acres of land for a wet-corn milling plant located 12 miles from Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota.

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Hoeven supports confirmation of Rodney Scott as CBP commissioner

By J. R. Owens | Jun 18, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced his support for the confirmation of Rodney Scott as Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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Senate committee examines defense budget priorities amid evolving threats

By J. R. Owens | Jun 18, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee convened in Washington, D.C., to examine the Department of Defense’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2026.

FAA awards nearly $2 million for North Dakota airport improvement projects

By J. R. Owens | Jun 17, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that North Dakota airports will receive a total of $1,906,102 in funding through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program.