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News from May 2023

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Sen. Cramer: Dakota Prairie Grasslands Receives $464,000 in USDA Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources

By Peace Garden News Report | May 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded Dakota Prairie Grasslands $464,000 for improvements to the Initial Rock Structure National Forest System Road 740 Milepost 1.20.

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CDC estimates 33 people in 45-64 age group in North Dakota died during week ending April 29

By Peace Garden News | May 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 33 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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Sen. Cramer Discusses CFIUS Proposal on Grand Forks Air Force Base, Calls for Attention to Conditions in Haiti

By Peace Garden News Report | May 13, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), at a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, discussed a proposal from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to expand its jurisdiction over Grand Forks Air Force Base.

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Hoeven Helps Introduce Comprehensive Permitting Reform Legislation

By Peace Garden News Report | May 13, 2023

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), ranking member of the ENR Committee, in introducing the Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources (SPUR) Act.

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Analysis: North Dakota among 25 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Peace Garden News Report | May 12, 2023

North Dakota is among 25 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Peace Garden News found.

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Sen. Cramer, All EPW Republicans Unveil Comprehensive Permitting and Environmental Review Reform Legislation

By Peace Garden News Report | May 12, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, joined Ranking Member Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) in introducing legislation to substantively reform the nation’s broken permitting and environmental review processes.

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“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on May 10

By Peace Garden News | May 12, 2023

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” was published on pages S1601-S1602 of the Congressional Record on May 10.

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Hoeven: Border Security is National Security

By Peace Garden News Report | May 12, 2023

Senator Calls on Biden Administration to Reinstate Remain in Mexico, Third Safe Country Policies to Stem Surge of Illegal Immigration

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Burgum signs remaining bills from 2023 legislative session, including major appropriations bills

By Peace Garden News Report | May 12, 2023

Gov. Doug Burgum today completed the signing of 45 bills that remained after the North Dakota Legislature adjourned its 2023 biennial regular session on April 30.

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Burgum appoints Bismarck CPA Susan Sisk to lead state Office of Management and Budget

By Peace Garden News Report | May 11, 2023

On May 9, 2023, Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed certified public accountant (CPA) Susan Sisk of Bismarck to serve as director of the state Office of Management and Budget (OMB), effective June 12, citing her extensive background in finance and leadership experience with large organizations in both the private and public sectors.

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Hoeven Statement on Proposed Expansion of CFIUS Jurisdiction

By Peace Garden News Report | May 11, 2023

CFIUS Process Needs to be Updated, This is Important Step to Help Protect Security Interests

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Sen. Cramer Statement: CFIUS Proposes Expanded Jurisdiction Over Foreign Transactions Around Grand Forks Air Force Base

By Peace Garden News Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services and Banking Committees, issued the following statement after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) announced its proposal to expand jurisdiction over eight U.S. military bases, including Grand Forks Air Force Base.

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Burgum directs flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Texas shooting victims

By Peace Garden News Report | May 10, 2023

In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Thursday, May 11.

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Hoeven Calls for Permitting Reform, Regulatory Relief to Unlock U.S. Energy Potential, Bring Down Prices for Consumers

By Peace Garden News Report | May 10, 2023

During remarks delivered on the Senate floor this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined the need for permitting reform and regulatory relief in order to unlock the nation’s energy potential.

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Sen. Cramer Joins NewsNation in Advance of SASC Hearing on Worldwide Threats

By Peace Garden News Report | May 10, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined Adrienne Bankert on NewsNation’s Morning in America ahead of a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on worldwide threats. Excerpts and full video are below.

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CDC predicts 57 people age 85 and older in North Dakota died during week ending April 22

By Peace Garden News | May 9, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 57 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

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Burgum waives hours of service for haulers of ag inputs during compressed spring planting season

By Peace Garden News Report | May 9, 2023

On May 5, 2023, Gov. Doug Burgum signed an executive order granting a waiver of hours of service requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, pesticides and seed.

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Hoeven Helps Intro Legislation to Protect Multiple Policy on Federal Lands, Stop Biden Administration's Public Lands Rule

By Peace Garden News Report | May 9, 2023

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), ranking member of the ENR Committee, this week in introducing legislation to protect multiple use policy on federal lands and block the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Public Lands Rule.

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Sen. Cramer Votes to Reverse Biden Administration’s Rule Waiving Tariffs for China-Made Solar Products

By Peace Garden News Report | May 9, 2023

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, voted for a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution he cosponsored to rescind a rule which waives tariffs on China-made solar products imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

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Week of April 22: 48 people in 75-84 age group are estimated to have died in North Dakota

By Peace Garden News | May 8, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 22.