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News from December 2023

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Average VA home loan amount in North Dakota increase from 2021 to 2022

By Peace Garden News | Dec 31, 2023

The average VA loan amount for North Dakota in the fiscal year 2022 was $275,449, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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North Dakota ranks 35th in average VA home loan amount in 2022

By Peace Garden News | Dec 31, 2023

With $275,449 in issued loans, North Dakota ranked 35th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2022, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in North Dakota increases in Q3 2023

By Peace Garden News | Dec 31, 2023

The average VA home loan amount in North Dakota during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $298,456, a 7.8% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Individual income tax puts $122 million into North Dakota's revenue in Q3, 2023

By Peace Garden News | Dec 31, 2023

Individual income taxes in North Dakota reached $122 million in the third quarter of 2023.

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Census Bureau: 76.2% of people in North Dakota were old enough to vote in 2021

By Peace Garden News | Dec 27, 2023

Of the 773,344 citizens living in North Dakota in 2021, 76.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 588,886 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

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Hoeven introduces bill for improved security at VA facilities

By Peace Garden News | Dec 15, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has introduced the VA Medical Center Security Report Act, a legislative measure aimed at enhancing security at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities.

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Hoeven and Shaheen propose STATUS Act for air guard education

By Peace Garden News | Dec 14, 2023

Senators John Hoeven and Jeanne Shaheen have introduced a bill aimed at creating a permanent federal tuition assistance program for members of the Air National Guard.

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Hoeven announces $350 million grant for Project Tundra

By Peace Garden News | Dec 14, 2023

Senator John Hoeven announced the allocation of $350 million in federal funding for Project Tundra, a carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) initiative at a coal-fired power plant.

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Senate approves defense bill with focus on North Dakota military missions

By Peace Garden News | Dec 13, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has announced the Senate's approval of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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NDSU receives $3 million grant from DOT for regional transportation center

By Peace Garden News | Dec 11, 2023

Senator John Hoeven announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has granted $3 million to North Dakota State University's Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute.

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Hoeven addresses student leaders at ND Association of Student Councils conference

By Peace Garden News | Dec 10, 2023

Senator John Hoeven addressed the North Dakota Association of Student Councils state conference, expressing gratitude to students for their leadership roles and urging them to face generational challenges.

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North Dakota secures $55 million for highway expansion

By Peace Garden News | Dec 8, 2023

Senators John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer, and Congressman Kelly Armstrong have announced a $55 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the expansion of US Highway 85 in western North Dakota.

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Mercer County deputy killed; Senator Hoeven extends condolences

By Peace Garden News | Dec 7, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has expressed his condolences following the death of a Mercer County Sheriff's Deputy.

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Senator Hoeven urges strong border provisions in supplemental funding bill

By Peace Garden News | Dec 6, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has expressed opposition to a supplemental funding bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, citing concerns over border security measures.

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Hoeven backs bill targeting Iran-China ties amid terrorism concerns

By Peace Garden News | Dec 6, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has joined efforts to reintroduce legislation aimed at reducing Iran's connections with China and countering its support for terrorist groups, including Hamas.

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Senators request GAO review on USDA's disaster assistance implementation

By Peace Garden News | Dec 6, 2023

Senator John Hoeven, a Republican from North Dakota and the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, has led an initiative requesting a review by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) of how the U.S. Department of...

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Senators urge education department to protect Jewish students from rising antisemitism

By Peace Garden News | Dec 4, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has joined a group of senators urging the U.S. Department of Education to protect Jewish students in K-12 schools from harassment, discrimination, and abuse.

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Hoeven criticizes EPA methane emissions rule as burdensome

By Peace Garden News | Dec 2, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has expressed concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new methane emissions rule, which he claims imposes burdensome regulations on energy producers.

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Senator Hoeven urges strict enforcement of U.S.-Mexico border security measures

By Peace Garden News | Dec 1, 2023

During a recent Senate floor session, Senator John Hoeven emphasized the urgent need for enhanced border security in the United States.

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Hoeven introduces bill for regulatory clarity on farmland amid WOTUS concerns

By Peace Garden News | Dec 1, 2023

Senator John Hoeven has introduced the Farmers Freedom Act of 2023, a bill led by Senator Mike Rounds, aimed at providing regulatory certainty for farmers, ranchers, and landowners.