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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

By J. R. Owens | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Fetterman (D-PA) have introduced the Payment Choice Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ensuring that consumers can continue to use cash as a payment method without facing higher prices. “Cash is still legal...

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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.

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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).

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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.