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Senator John Hoeven has highlighted North Dakota's progress in clean coal technologies, emphasizing the state's role in advancing carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies.

Emmons County Historical Society violates open records law

The Emmons County Historical Society has been found in violation of open records laws, according to a recent opinion issued on December 20, 2024.

North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act passed by Senate

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Senate has passed the North Dakota Trust Lands Completion Act, a bill he introduced with Senator Kevin Cramer and former Congressman Kelly Armstrong.

Senate passes bill supporting Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Senate has passed legislation he introduced to support the creation of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

Senate passes Water Resources Bill supporting North Dakota's flood control and recreation

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee, announced the Senate's approval of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024.

Senate passes bill enhancing law enforcement resources in Indian Country

U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Catherine Cortez Masto have announced the passage of their bipartisan legislation, the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act, by the U.S. Senate.

HHS announces early closure of some North Dakota offices due to weather

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced early closures for its offices in Fargo, Jamestown, and Valley City due to weather-related road conditions.

North Dakota summit addresses wildlife habitat and hunting access

Landowners, hunters, lawmakers, and wildlife managers convened in Bismarck in mid-December to discuss the significance of wildlife habitats and hunting access throughout North Dakota.

North Dakota HHS delays office openings due to hazardous weather

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that several of its offices will open later than usual today, December 19, due to hazardous weather and travel conditions.

Senator Hoeven announces billions in agriculture disaster aid

Senator John Hoeven, the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, announced the inclusion of $33.5 billion in agriculture disaster assistance within a continuing resolution.

Cramer's FASTA Reform Act aims to optimize use of federal real estate

Congress has passed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, a package that includes several bills aimed at optimizing the federal government's real estate portfolio.

Congress passes FY2025 NDAA securing defense priorities for North Dakota

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, has announced the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by Congress.

Cramer celebrates infrastructure development wins for North Dakota in new legislation

The Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) has passed the Senate with a 97 to 1 vote after previously clearing the House of Representatives with a vote of 399 to 18.

Specialty crop grants open for applications in North Dakota

Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 Specialty Crop Grants.

Congress passes FY 2025 NDAA; boosts military pay and supports North Dakota projects