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North Dakota ranked #45 for gun sales in 2022, with an estimated 68,423 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

Hoeven: New Dunn County Roadway Building Example of Benefits of Oil Production on Federal Lands

Facility Funded Using $10 Million in Federal Mineral Royalties

Hoeven to USFWS: Work Tith Landowners, Ranchers & County Officials to Mitigate Impacts of Lake Ilo Water Issues

Senator Pressing Agency to Expedite Dam Repairs to Safely Refill & Restock Lake Ilo As Soon As Possible

Sen. Cramer Announces Project Tundra’s Final Development Stage

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced Minnkota Power Cooperative, TC Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Kiewit, and its affiliates have moved Project Tundra into its final stage of development.

Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards Grand Forks Public Schools $2.8 Million for Head Start Projects

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded Grand Forks Public Schools $2,882,109 to support Head Start projects.

Sen. Cramer Announces $130 Million BEAD Grant to Expand Broadband Access in North Dakota

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, announced the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is awarding $130,162,815 to the state of North Dakota.

Attorney General Wrigley Announces Gaming Enforcement Action Against Western Distributing Company, Plains Gaming Distributing, Inc., And Midwest Gaming Distributing, Inc.

These gaming violations undermine the integrity of charitable gaming in North Dakota.

Burgum appoints Watford City attorney Chas Neff Jr. to Northwest Judicial District judgeship

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Charles “Chas” Neff Jr. to a judgeship in the Northwest Judicial District.

Hoeven Discusses Efforts to Secure North Dakota Ag Research Priorities, Establish Ndsu Ag Policy Research Center

Senator Holds Ag Research Meeting with Former House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson & NDSU Leadership

Hoeven Statement on Minnkota Power Cooperatives Advancement of Project Tundra

Senator John Hoeven on June 28, 2023 issued the following statement after Minnkota Power Cooperative announced new affiliates to advance Project Tundra, their carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project, into its final stages of development.

Sen. Cramer Speaks at the Chiefs of Police Association of North Dakota's Summer Conference

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks at the Chiefs of Police Association of North Dakota’s Summer Conference.

Sen. Cramer Announces Over $5 Million to North Dakota for Public Health Emergency Preparedness

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $5,210,000 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS) for public health emergency preparedness and response.

President approves Burgum’s request for major disaster declaration related to spring flooding damage

Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that President Joe Biden has approved the governor’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration for spring flooding estimated to have caused more than $5 million in damage to North Dakota roads and other public infrastructure.

Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Prevent Biden Administration from Declaring Climate Change a National Emergency

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 3, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, joined his colleagues in reintroducing the Real Emergencies Act.

Burgum appoints Grand Forks attorney Kristi Venhuizen to Northeast Central District judgeship

By Peace Garden News Report | Jul 3, 2023

.Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Grand Forks attorney Kristi Venhuizen (VENN-HIGH-ZEN) to a newly created judgeship in the Northeast Central Judicial District, which is comprised of Grand Forks and Nelson counties.

Hoeven Advances More Than $50 Million in Ag Research Funding for North Dakota in Senate’s Fy24 Ag Appropriations Bill

Senator Also Working to Establish Ag Policy Research Center at NDSU

Hoeven Discusses Efforts to Strengthen Support for Law Enforcement, Enhance Access to Training, Tools & Resources

At the North Dakota Chiefs of Police Association Conference today, Senator John Hoeven highlighted the essential work of North Dakota’s law enforcement officers in responding to a range of emergencies and protecting their communities, and discussed his efforts to ensure they have the training, tools and resources they need to be safe and successful. To this end, Hoeven

Hoeven Congratulates Farm Rescue for Completing 1000th Farm Family Assist

Senator John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, on June 27, 2023 congratulated Farm Rescue on the completion of its 1,000th farm assistance case.

Sen. Cramer Announces DOT Awards Nearly $10 Million to North Dakota Department of Transportation