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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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  • Local Government

    Hoeven joins Minot North High School ribbon cutting ceremony

    Senator John Hoeven attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Minot North High School in Minot, North Dakota. The school opened on August 21, 2024, as part of a reconfiguration of Minot Public Schools. Hoeven had previously participated in the groundbreaking and praised city and school officials for addressing the educational needs of Minot's students.

  • Local Government

    Cramer leads effort against federal highway emissions rule

    In November 2023, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) implemented a rule requiring state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to measure greenhouse gas emissions on highways and set declining targets. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a leading figure in the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, spearheaded a bipartisan resolution disapproving this rule. The resolution passed the Senate in April with a vote of 53 to 47, reflecting Congress's stance against what it sees as FHWA overreach.

  • Local Government

    FAA shares radar data with Northern Plains UAS Test Site

    At the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Senator John Hoeven announced a new agreement between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Northern Plains UAS Test Site. This agreement will allow the test site to access the FAA’s unfiltered radar data feed, marking a significant step in UAS integration efforts. The Northern Plains UAS Test Site is set to become the first in the nation with this capability.

  • Local Government

    Wildfires devastate western North Dakota prompting statewide emergency declaration

    Over the weekend, several large wildfires in western North Dakota caused significant damage to property and communities, resulting in one death and serious injuries to another individual. In response, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum declared a statewide fire emergency on October 3 to facilitate necessary response and recovery actions.

  • Local Government

    Plan unveiled for Veterans Memorial Center at Fargo National Cemetery

    Senator John Hoeven, along with local leaders and the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard, has announced a plan to establish a Veterans Memorial Center at the Fargo National Cemetery (FNC). This initiative follows Hoeven's work on the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Committee to expand FNC from 5 to 35 acres. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is investing in this expansion by developing a new master plan for infrastructure and ongoing operations.

  • Local Government

    Hoeven addresses North Dakota wildfires; FEMA grants authorized

    Senator John Hoeven has addressed the ongoing wildfire crisis in western North Dakota, which has resulted in one fatality, serious injury to another person, and significant property damage. In his statement, Hoeven expressed concern for those affected by the fires and appreciation for the efforts of firefighters, National Guard members, and emergency responders working to contain the blazes.

  • Local Government

    University of North Dakota applies for enhanced air traffic control training program

    Senator John Hoeven announced that the University of North Dakota (UND) has submitted its application to join the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program. This move is part of efforts to address the air traffic controller shortage, allowing UND graduates to enter the workforce directly without attending the FAA’s ATC Academy in Oklahoma.

  • Local Government

    Senators introduce resolution condemning October 7 Hamas attack on Israel

    U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer from North Dakota, alongside Senator Joni Ernst and other Republican senators, introduced a resolution condemning the attack by Iran-backed Hamas on Israel that occurred a year ago. This attack resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages taken, with 97 still missing today, including seven Americans.

  • Local Government

    Senate Republicans condemn Iran-backed Hamas, affirm support for Israel

    Senator John Hoeven, alongside Senator Joni Ernst and their 47 Republican colleagues, has introduced a resolution condemning Iran-backed Hamas for its actions. The resolution supports Israel's survival and calls for the release of American hostages. This initiative comes as a commemoration of the terrorist attacks that occurred on October 7, 2023.

  • Business

    Former Dakota Access Pipeline protestor: 'We ended up creating a local ecological disaster'

    A former social media content producer is reflecting on what she and thousands of other like-minded activists actually accomplished at the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in 2016, describing in hindsight their efforts as “a misplaced movement of idealistic people” that resulted in a “local ecological disaster”—over a pipeline that now provides reliable energy to a large region of the U.S.

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