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News from February 2024

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2,930 Emmons County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Emmons County received $16,739,527 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Sheridan County in 2021

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sheridan County received $4.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Emmons County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Emmons County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dickey County in week ending Feb. 24

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dickey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Strasburg Nursing Home boasted overall rating of 5 in Q4 2023

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

Strasburg Nursing Home, the only nursing home in Emmons County, aided an average of 30 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Hoeven Joins Bicameral Brief to Supreme Court Opposing FDA Deregulation of Chemical Abortion Drugs

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

Senator John Hoeven has joined a friend-of-the-court brief led by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and U.S. Representative August Pfluger in a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that opposes the federal government’s deregulation of chemical abortion drugs. Hoeven expressed concern over the FDA's actions, stating, “The FDA is ignoring federal law by making these drugs readily available via mail across the country. This amicus brief outlines the importance of holding the FDA responsible for putting the safety of women and girls at risk. We remain committed to protecting the lives of...

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Senator Cramer Questions STRATCOM, SPACECOM Leadership Testify at SASC Hearing

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

General Anthony Cotton, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), emphasized the importance of having bombers carry long-range strike weapons during a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing. He stated, “I think the utilization of bombers and being able to have a bomber carry a long-range strike weapon...would be very beneficial for us as a nation to have that type of capability for our bomber force.”Regarding budget transparency within the U.S. Air Force, Senator Kevin Cramer raised concerns to General Cotton, stating, “The transparency of budgets is...

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards $13 Million Contract for North Dakota Flood Protection Project

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has awarded a substantial contract worth $13,208,257.50 to HSG Park Joint Venture 2, LLC for the completion of the Southern Embankment Reach SE-1B segment of the Fargo-Moorhead Area Flood Diversion Project. This project, aimed at enhancing flood protection in North Dakota, is part of a larger initiative with a completion timeline set for 2027.The funding for this crucial endeavor was made possible through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), as highlighted by the USACE: "These funds were provided by the fully paid-for...

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Hoeven Presses Corp to Prevent Flooding from Ice Jams Along Missouri River

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

Senator John Hoeven has been actively monitoring the flooding situation along the Missouri River in the Bismarck-Mandan region. In a recent update, it was noted that the water levels above the ice jam at the Bismarck gauge have remained steady at 15.1 feet, indicating a consistent flow of water through the area.During this critical time, Senator Hoeven engaged in discussions with John Remus, Chief of the Missouri River Basin Water Management Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Hoeven urged the Corps to take immediate action to address the flooding caused by ice...

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Senator Cramer Questions Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs at Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Hearing

By Central ND News | Feb 29, 2024

On Wednesday, the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee convened to address the important mission of the National Cemetery Administration (NCA) in honoring America’s veterans and their families at U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs cemeteries. The NCA, which manages 158 national cemeteries across the country, plays a crucial role in supporting state and tribal veterans’ cemeteries through the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (VCGP).At the hearing, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned Matthew Quinn, the Undersecretary for Memorial Affairs for the VA, regarding the...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Foster County in week ending Feb. 24

By Central ND News | Feb 28, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Foster County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Prince of Peace Care Center was 2nd largest nursing home in Dickey County as of Q4 2023

By Central ND News | Feb 28, 2024

Prince of Peace Care Center, the second largest nursing home in Dickey County, aided an average of 47.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Sioux County in 2021

By Central ND News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Sioux County received $3.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Foster County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 24

By Central ND News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Foster County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Dickey County in week ending Feb. 24?

By Central ND News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Dickey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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USACE Leadership Testifies on DAPL, Snake Creek Embankment, and Western Water Committee at EPW Hearing

By Central ND News | Feb 28, 2024

USACE Leadership Testifies on DAPL, Snake Creek Embankment, and Western Water Committee at EPW HearingWASHINGTON – As the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee met to discuss the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Civil Works Program, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor and USACE Commanding General and Chief of Engineers Lieutenant General Todd Spellmon testified before the committee.Senator Cramer addressed General Spellmon regarding the Snake Creek Embankment in North Dakota, emphasizing the need to address maintenance issues...

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Wells County receive in 2021?

By Central ND News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Wells County received $18,119,727 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Hoeven Statement on Leader McConnell

By Central ND News | Feb 28, 2024

Senator John Hoeven expressed gratitude for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's long-standing service as McConnell announced his decision to step down from his leadership position in November. Hoeven commended McConnell's dedication, stating, "Senator McConnell is the longest-serving Senate leader in history, and we appreciate his service to the institution and our nation."Hoeven highlighted McConnell's history of advocacy for key principles, noting his involvement in the Reagan Revolution and his consistent support for peace through strength and American...

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Hoeven: Royalty Rate Reduction Approved for Beulah’s Freedom Mine, Supporting Affordable Baseload Power

By Central ND News | Feb 28, 2024

Washington – Senator John Hoeven announced today that the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a 10-year extension of North American Coal’s royalty rate of 2.2 percent for Freedom Mine in Beulah.“Our state has abundant coal reserves, much of which is owned by taxpayers. Securing this reduced federal royalty rate for Freedom Mine comes as an important part of our efforts to ensure the reliability of the electrical grid and preserve access to affordable and reliable baseload power,” stated Senator Hoeven.Hoeven highlighted the...