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FAA announces more than $4 million in grants for North Dakota airport upgrades

By J. R. Owens | Jul 7, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced $4,487,203 in funding for airport improvement projects at several airports across North Dakota.

Hoeven promotes legislation aimed at boosting U.S. energy production

By J. R. Owens | Jul 7, 2025

Senator John Hoeven held a press conference in Bismarck, North Dakota, alongside Representative Julie Fedorchak and Senator Kevin Cramer to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB).

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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).

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.