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Cramer responds after EPA proposes repeal of 2009 endangerment finding

By N. G. Travis | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, responded to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent proposal to repeal the 2009 endangerment finding.

Hoeven announces plan for new $33 million headquarters for North Dakota Air National Guard

By N. G. Travis | Jul 25, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced plans for a new $33 million headquarters for the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing in Fargo.

Senator Cramer leads hearing on surface transportation reforms focusing on regulatory relief

By N. G. Travis | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, led a hearing in Washington, D.C., focused on the development of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization...

DOD increases General Dynamics contract for Grand Forks missile tracking work

By N. G. Travis | Jul 21, 2025

The U.S. Department of Defense has announced an increase in its contract with General Dynamics, raising the total value to $1,106,722,296.

Cramer discusses EV fees and project permitting at Senate transportation hearing

By N. G. Travis | Jul 16, 2025

The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing focused on the development of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), who chairs the EPW Transportation and Infrastructure...

U.S. Department of Transportation awards $4 million for Minot corridor planning

By N. G. Travis | Jul 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $4,050,000 to Ward County for the Minot Corridor Project.

Hoeven announces $4 million federal grant for Minot corridor road project

By N. G. Travis | Jul 14, 2025

Ward County has received $4,050,000 from the Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program for a corridor project in Minot.

Senate committee advances defense bill with focus on North Dakota military priorities

By N. G. Travis | Jul 11, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), moving it to the full Senate for consideration.

FAA announces over $31 million in improvement grants to North Dakota airports

By N. G. Travis | Jul 11, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced more than $31 million in funding for airport projects across North Dakota through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

USDA opens disaster aid applications July 10 following Hoeven-backed funding

By N. G. Travis | Jul 9, 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will start accepting applications on July 10 for the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP), according to an announcement from Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations...

Cramer, Rosen introduce bill recognizing combat service of remotely piloted aircraft crews

By N. G. Travis | Jul 8, 2025

North Dakota continues to play a significant role in remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations, with the 119th Air Wing “Happy Hooligans” in Fargo operating MQ-9 Reapers and the 319th Reconnaissance Wing in Grand Forks flying RQ-4 Global Hawks.

Senate passes bill making permanent tax cuts for families, businesses

By N. G. Travis | Jul 1, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, legislation aimed at making permanent a range of tax cuts and expanding support for American families, small businesses, farmers, ranchers, energy producers, and military personnel.

Senate passes major bill extending Trump-era tax cuts and boosting border security

By N. G. Travis | Jul 1, 2025

The U.S. Senate has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) by a narrow margin of 51 to 50, marking a significant legislative win for President Donald Trump’s administration.

Hoeven welcomes USDA decision to rescind 2001 Roadless Rule affecting Little Missouri National Grassland

By N. G. Travis | Jun 24, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and serves as a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, responded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) decision to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule...

Hoeven announces agreement on Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery

By N. G. Travis | Jun 19, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced an agreement in principle with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery (FNC).

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