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Hoeven highlights counter-drone strategy as key focus at Grand Forks UAS Summit

By N. G. Travis | Oct 15, 2025

Senator John Hoeven held a virtual discussion with U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink during the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Grand Forks Air Force Base named as site for new Point Defense Battle Lab

By N. G. Travis | Oct 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) addressed the 19th annual Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo in Grand Forks through virtual remarks, as both he and U.S. Secretary of Transportation and National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

Senate NDAA includes provision for free credit monitoring for all U.S. service members

By N. G. Travis | Oct 14, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with a 77 to 20 vote.

Senate passes bipartisan bill expanding benefits for first responders with service-related cancers

By N. G. Travis | Oct 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has approved the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).

DOT awards over $9 million to North Dakota for emergency roadway repairs

By N. G. Travis | Oct 6, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted more than $9 million to the North Dakota Department of Transportation for roadway repairs.

Hoeven urges passage of short-term funding bill amid calls for agriculture aid

By N. G. Travis | Oct 3, 2025

Senator John Hoeven addressed the Senate to advocate for reopening the federal government by passing a clean, short-term continuing resolution (CR).

Cramer announces over $600,000 in veteran housing grants for North Dakota tribes

By N. G. Travis | Sep 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner have announced that two North Dakota tribes will receive a total of $608,450 in Tribal HUD-VA Supportive Housing (VASH) grants.

CENTCOM to test unmanned aircraft at Grand Sky under Project ULTRA partnership

By N. G. Travis | Sep 16, 2025

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) will conduct unmanned aerial system (UAS) tests at Grand Sky in September.

USDA announces $1 billion relief for livestock producers hit by wildfires and floods

By N. G. Travis | Sep 15, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced about $1 billion in disaster recovery aid for livestock producers affected by wildfires and floods in 2023 and 2024.

FAA announces over $660,000 in grants for North Dakota airport projects

By N. G. Travis | Aug 28, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a total of $662,696 in grants for airport infrastructure projects at several North Dakota airports.

Hoeven leads discussion on accelerating Sentinel missile deployment at Minot Air Force Base

By N. G. Travis | Aug 25, 2025

Senator John Hoeven convened a roundtable in Minot, North Dakota, with Maj.

Hoeven discusses Project ULTRA expansion with General Bussiere at Grand Forks

By N. G. Travis | Aug 22, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, met with General Thomas Bussiere at Grand Forks Air Force Base and GrandSKY.

Hoeven urges focus on ag sales in trade talks; addresses wildfire smoke concerns

By N. G. Travis | Aug 21, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and serves as a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, recently spoke with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to emphasize the need for prioritizing U.S....

National Science Foundation awards $250,000 for cybersecurity at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

By N. G. Travis | Aug 19, 2025

The National Science Foundation has awarded $250,000 to Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in New Town, North Dakota.

DOD increases General Dynamics contract for space architecture work in Grand Forks

By N. G. Travis | Aug 19, 2025

The U.S. Department of Defense has increased its contract with General Dynamics by $17.5 million, bringing the total value to over $1.14 billion.

Hoeven hosts HUD secretary Turner in North Dakota on affordable housing efforts

By N. G. Travis | Aug 8, 2025

Senator John Hoeven hosted U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner in North Dakota this week to review the state’s affordable housing efforts.

National Science Foundation awards over $8 million to North Dakota higher education institutions

By N. G. Travis | Aug 7, 2025

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has allocated more than $8 million in funding to support STEM initiatives at ten colleges and universities across North Dakota.

Senate passes bipartisan bills on defense, agriculture, veteran services

By N. G. Travis | Aug 1, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed three bipartisan appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, providing funding for military construction, veterans’ affairs, agriculture, rural development, food and drug oversight, technology infrastructure, physical and...

Senators urge OMB to release delayed $324 million for community development finance

By N. G. Travis | Aug 1, 2025

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play a role in promoting economic growth and financial inclusion in underserved communities throughout North Dakota and the nation.

Senate confirms Sam Brown as Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs

By N. G. Travis | Jul 29, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced his support for the Senate’s confirmation of Sam Brown as Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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