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Of the 1,814 citizens living in Logan County in 2021, 79.1% were old enough to vote, equating to 1,435 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Burleigh County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Burleigh County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Dickey County in week ending Apr. 13

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dickey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Sen. Cramer: National Science Foundation Awards More Than $3.2 Million to North Dakota Tribal Colleges

Senator Cramer expressed his satisfaction with the recent announcement by the National Science Foundation regarding the awarding of over $3.2 million to three colleges in North Dakota through the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program. According to the Senator, the program aims to enhance the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) instructional and research capabilities of specific institutions of higher education.The NSF grants have been allocated as follows: $1,536,078 to Turtle Mountain Community College, $898,948 to Sitting Bull College, and...

Senator Hoeven Voices Opposition to FISA Reauthorization Bill

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven recently voiced his opposition to the legislation aimed at reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Hoeven expressed his concerns, stating, “We supported additional reforms to the FISA process that would have further ensured the privacy rights of Americans, however these amendments were blocked. For that reason, I did not support this legislation.” He further emphasized, “Going forward we’ll continue working to protect both the security and civil liberties of Americans.”

1 gas station in cities throughout Foster County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Foster County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Eddy County in week ending Apr. 13?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Eddy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Hoeven: BLM’s Public Lands Rule Locks Away Federal Land

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, expressed opposition to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final Public Lands Rule which aims to overhaul the management of over 245 million acres of taxpayer-owned lands. The rule proposes the establishment of “conservation leases” that would restrict access to federal lands, a move that goes against the tradition of multiple use requirements set by Congress.In a statement, Senator Hoeven highlighted the significance of federal lands for various purposes, stating,...

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Burleigh County in week ending Apr. 13

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Burleigh County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Letter to VA Secretary Requests Update on Non-Opioid Pain Management Options for Veterans

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer, along with U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Shelley Moore Capito, Tammy Baldwin, and Mike Braun, have penned a letter to VA Secretary Denis McDonough, urging for an update on the progress of non-opioid pain management options for veterans. The senators highlighted the importance of increasing the availability of non-opioid treatments to prevent addiction within the veteran community.In the letter, the senators expressed their appreciation for the VA's commitment to providing top-notch healthcare to veterans. They emphasized the need for access to...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Foster County in week ending Apr. 13?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Foster County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Hoeven, Colleagues Urge EPA to Reject California Rule Impacting Rail Industry and Economy

On April 17, 2024, a bipartisan group of senators, including Senator John Hoeven, came together to oppose a rule proposed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that could have detrimental effects on the rail industry and the American economy. Led by Senator Pete Ricketts, the senators expressed concerns in a letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).In the letter, the senators highlighted that state-specific rules like those proposed by CARB could disrupt the national network's interoperability and harm the supply chain....

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Dickey County in week ending Apr. 13?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dickey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senate Democrats Bury Impeachment Charges Against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

On Wednesday, the United States Senate dismissed articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas twice by a vote of 51 to 49. The U.S. House of Representatives impeached Secretary Mayorkas in early February for his unlawful handling of the crisis at the southern border. The two articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas alleged willful and systemic refusal to comply with U.S. immigration laws and breach of public trust by falsely testifying to Congress. Under the Biden administration, the United States has faced the worst...

Hoeven, Scott Introduce Resolution to Overturn SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

Senator John Hoeven expressed his concerns about the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) climate disclosure rule, stating, “The SEC’s climate disclosure rule is government overreach.” He added, “This CRA would block this overreaching rule and hold the SEC accountable for pushing a radical climate regulatory agenda that would hurt businesses and consumers.”Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Tim Scott also criticized the SEC's climate disclosure rule, emphasizing the negative impact it could have on economic opportunity. He stated, “The SEC’s final climate...

Senator Cramer, Colleagues Oppose California Rule Threatening National Rail Network