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City of Mandan seeks public input for downtown street improvement plans

By Peace Garden News | Jan 27, 2025

The City of Mandan is organizing a public input meeting to discuss proposed improvements to downtown streets and avenues.

Kristi Noem confirmed as new Secretary of Homeland Security

By Peace Garden News | Jan 25, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced the confirmation of Kristi Noem as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security.

Kristi Noem confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security by U.S. Senate

By Peace Garden News | Jan 25, 2025

By a vote of 59 to 34, the United States Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer from North Dakota supported her nomination.

Senator Hoeven comments on Pete Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense

By Peace Garden News | Jan 24, 2025

Senator John Hoeven expressed his support following the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.

Legislation introduced to cover first responders' cancer under PSOB program

By Peace Garden News | Jan 24, 2025

In Washington, D.C., U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer and Amy Klobuchar have introduced legislation to expand benefits for first responders diagnosed with service-related cancers under the Department of Justice’s Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB)...

Senator Kevin Cramer named chair of Senate Armed Services' Airland Subcommittee

By Peace Garden News | Jan 24, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee has announced that U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, a Republican from North Dakota, will take on the role of Chairman of the Airland Subcommittee for the 119th Congress.

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense with narrow vote

By Peace Garden News | Jan 24, 2025

The United States Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Senator Hoeven discusses agricultural priorities with Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins

By Peace Garden News | Jan 24, 2025

At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven engaged with Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Agriculture.

Senators push to add agriculture secretary to investment oversight committee

By Peace Garden News | Jan 24, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, alongside Senators Tommy Tuberville and John Fetterman, has reintroduced the Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act.

North Dakota sees expected decline in wintering waterfowl numbers

By Peace Garden News | Jan 23, 2025

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department conducted its annual midwinter waterfowl survey in early January, reporting approximately 88,000 Canada geese and 3,225 mallards present in the state.

Senators endorse Dallas Carlson for continued role as U.S. Marshal

By Peace Garden News | Jan 23, 2025

U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer have expressed their support for the reappointment of Dallas Carlson as U.S. Marshal for the District of North Dakota.

Senate confirms John Ratcliffe as CIA director amid push for Trump's team

By Peace Garden News | Jan 23, 2025

Senator John Hoeven released a statement following the U.S. Senate's confirmation of John Ratcliffe as the new Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Senate committee advances Scott Turner's nomination for HUD Secretary

By Peace Garden News | Jan 23, 2025

The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee has advanced the nomination of Scott Turner to become the next Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Cramer and Tenney reintroduce Unborn Child Support Act in Congress

By Peace Garden News | Jan 23, 2025

Pro-life members of Congress have reintroduced legislation aimed at providing financial support to pregnant mothers. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer and U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney announced the reintroduction of the Unborn Child Support Act...

Senate panel advances Lee Zeldin's EPA nomination

By Peace Garden News | Jan 23, 2025

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has moved forward with Lee Zeldin's nomination for the position of Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Senate committee approves Burgum and Wright nominations

By Peace Garden News | Jan 23, 2025

Senator John Hoeven played a pivotal role in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's approval of two key nominations.

North Dakota officials plan forum on noxious weeds

By Peace Garden News | Jan 23, 2025

North Dakota weed control officials are set to convene for the Agriculture Commissioner's Noxious Weed Forum and a review of the state noxious weed list.