Tag: Senator Hoeven

North Dakota’s Delegation Should Face Voters

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

North Dakotans deserve answers. With tensions rising over U.S.-Canada relations, federal workforce cuts, and the balance of power in Washington, the state’s congressional delegation—Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Rep. Julie Fedorchak—must step forward. These aren’t abstract policy debates; they impact tourism, jobs, and the lives of thousands. Thoughtful town halls, not scripted

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North Dakotans rally for town hall meetings with congressional delegation

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Frustration is mounting in North Dakota as residents push for more direct engagement with their congressional delegation. Outside the federal courthouse in Bismarck, about 50 people gathered, delivering letters to lawmakers and demanding in-person town halls. Their concerns range from veteran health care to federal budget cuts, but the core message is clear: they want

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Government Review Finds Minot’s Social Security Office

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Changes may be coming to Minot’s Social Security office, but officials say there’s no cause for alarm—at least not yet. A federal review is underway, examining office leases nationwide, with an eye toward cost savings. While the Minot location is included in the assessment, statements from both the Social Security Administration and Sen. John Hoeven’s

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Hoeven urges Sentinel program be done concurrently at ICBM bases

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Minot Air Force Base is at the heart of a major modernization effort, and North Dakota leaders want to keep the upgrades moving swiftly. Sen. John Hoeven is pushing for simultaneous improvements at all three ICBM bases—Minot, F.E. Warren, and Malmstrom—arguing that concurrent construction will save time and money as the aging Minuteman III missiles

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Hoeven to Serve as Chairman of Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee

by: MinotVoice  |  

Senator Hoeven will serve as the Chairman of Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. The full news release from his office is included below. — OFFICIAL NEW RELEASE, SENATOR HOEVEN — WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today announced that he will again serve as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee. Hoeven has served as the lead

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Senator Hoeven Provides Keynote at State Student Council

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by: MinotVoice  |  

With over 1,400 future leaders mingling and forging connections, North Dakota State Student Council Convention was a playground for budding politicians and business minds. Senator John Hoeven was there, reminding students that their voices truly matter. His advice? Leadership isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about the empathy, too.

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UND’s energy center awarded $10 million to research capturing carbon dioxide

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

UND’s energy center is getting a big influx of federal dollars all with the purpose of improving the environmental sustainability of our coal-fired power plants. The money will be put to work researching ways to capture the carbon by-product of energy from coal. April Baumgarten with the Grand Forks Herald has the full story on

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Minot Student Among Three Nominated to U.S. Military Academies

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Bishop Ryan Senior Elijah Stewart is among three North Dakota students nominated to U.S. Military Academies by Senator Hoeven. Mr. Stewart will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. ““We are glad to nominate some of the best and brightest from North Dakota to appointments at our nation’s military academies,” Hoeven said. “Elijah,

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Hoeven, Dalrymple, and Cramer Make Appeal to End DAPL Protest

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Senator Hoeven, Governor Dalrymple, and Congressman Cramer have signed a letter delivered to President Obama regarding the #NoDAPL Protests. The full news release per Senator Hoeven’s office and letter follow below. — Official News Release — WASHINGTON – In a letter to President Barack Obama, Senator John Hoeven, Congressman Kevin Cramer and Governor Jack Dalrymple

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Hoeven outlines efforts for ND’s energy industry

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

— Official News Release, Senator John Hoeven — At the Basin Electric Power Cooperative’s annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven stressed the important role coal and other traditional energy resources play in supporting the nation’s economy and outlined opportunities to ensure the future growth of North Dakota’s energy industry. “Our ability to provide low-cost, reliable

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Hoeven: Corps Chooses Minot for New Permanent Flood Protection Study

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Mouse River flood protection plan was chosen as a project worthy of an Army Corps of Engineers permanent flood protection study. The study is the first step in the Federal authorization process that may one day lead to more significant Federal funding. Senator Hoeven’s news release on the story follows below. — Official News

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Grand Forks Air Force Base Well Positioned for UAV Mission

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

It wasn’t that many years ago that the future of the Grand Forks Air Force Base was in question, but with the rise of the unmanned aerial system industry (UAS, UAV), the base is now positioned better than ever. And the industry is driving new education opportunities as well private sector investment in the community.

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Hoeven: Agreement Reached on School Nutrition Standards

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Earlier this week Senator Hoeven issued a news release outlining progress made in creating reasonable nutrition standards for school lunch programs. The new regulations create a high nutritional standard, but also provide school lunch administrators some common sense flexibility in creating menus. The full news release follows below. — Official News Release, Senator Hoeven —

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U.S. Senator John Hoeven Delivers Weekly Republican Address

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Senator Hoeven gave the weekly Republican radio address this morning. A full transcript of the address follows below. “As we enter 2016, we need to remember that we are truly blessed to live in the greatest country in the world. Thanks to our military, veterans, law enforcement, first responders and others who keep us safe

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Hoeven: The Nation Could Learn from North Dakota

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Speaking at the U.S. Energy Information Administration Energy Conference, Senator Hoeven noted the impact that well-formulated regulatory policy has had on the economic growth of North Dakota.

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Interview: Senator Hoeven Talks Energy, Innovation, & Presidential Politics

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Senator Hoeven talks energy policy, the innovation that thrives in an environment of rational regulation, national security, a nuclear-proliferated middle-east, and politics behind the 2016 Presidential election.

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