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Senate advances short-term resolution to fund government through January 30

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee and chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, commented after the Senate moved forward with a short-term continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government...

By Central ND News | Nov 9, 2025

Hoeven discusses USDA loan program opportunities for advancing energy security and rural priorities

At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Senator John Hoeven discussed with Glen Smith, nominee for Under Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), how USDA credit programs could be used to address...

By Central ND News | Nov 7, 2025

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Hoeven announces implementation of North Dakota’s state-run coal ash recycling program

By Central ND News | Nov 5, 2025

U.S. Senator John Hoeven has announced the formal implementation of North Dakota’s coal ash recycling and disposal program.

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Senators call for careful review of Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger

By Central ND News | Oct 31, 2025

Senators John Hoeven and Amy Klobuchar are leading a bipartisan group urging the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to thoroughly review the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway.

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Hoeven seeks increased federal funding for Bakken enhanced oil recovery initiative

By S. A. Knowles | Oct 27, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has announced support for the North Dakota Industrial Commission's decision to allocate $45.1 million toward enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in the Bakken region.

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Hoeven introduces Senate resolution for national Day of the Deployed

By S. A. Knowles | Oct 26, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has introduced a resolution in the U.S. Senate to designate October 26th as the “Day of the Deployed.” The purpose of this resolution is to encourage Americans to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of those who are,...

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Hoeven urges Senate Democrats to end government shutdown and fund essential services

By I. M. Raney | Oct 23, 2025

Senator John Hoeven addressed the U.S. Senate, urging Democratic lawmakers to end the ongoing federal government shutdown.

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Hoeven meets President Trump, administration officials on agriculture challenges

By S. A. Knowles | Oct 21, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, met with President Donald Trump and key administration officials at the White House to discuss agricultural concerns.

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Hoeven responds to Senate Democrats blocking defense appropriations bill

By I. M. Raney | Oct 16, 2025

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, issued a statement following the Senate Democrats' decision to block the consideration of the Defense Appropriations Bill.

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Hoeven calls for counter-drone technology as key part of U.S. defense strategy

By C. W. David | Oct 15, 2025

Senator John Hoeven participated in a virtual discussion with U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink during the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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Grand Forks named site for new Air Force battle lab; AeroVironment expands counter-UAS tech

By I. M. Raney | Oct 13, 2025

The Grand Forks region is set to strengthen its role in counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations following two major developments announced at the start of the Unmanned Aerial Systems Summit.

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Senate confirms Kirsten Baesler as assistant secretary at Department of Education

By I. M. Raney | Oct 7, 2025

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kirsten Baesler as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education at the Department of Education.

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Senate confirms Nicholas W. Chase as U.S. attorney for North Dakota

By S. A. Knowles | Oct 7, 2025

U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer announced that the Senate has confirmed Nicholas W. Chase as United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota.

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Hoeven urges passage of stopgap funding bill amid agriculture concerns

By S. A. Knowles | Oct 3, 2025

Senator John Hoeven addressed the Senate, urging his colleagues to support a clean, short-term continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the federal government.

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Grand Forks Air Force Base receives $20 million for runway repair project

By I. M. Raney | Oct 1, 2025

Nearly $20 million has been allocated by the U.S. Department of Defense for runway repairs at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota.

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Hoeven criticizes Senate Democrats for blocking short-term government funding bill

By C. W. David | Sep 30, 2025

Senator John Hoeven has commented on the ongoing government funding negotiations in Washington, D.C., following the Senate Democrats' decision not to approve a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government through November 21.

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Army Corps awards additional $13 million for Fargo-Moorhead flood protection project

By S. A. Knowles | Sep 29, 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a contract modification worth over $13 million to R.J. Zavoral & Sons, Inc., based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, for ongoing work on the Fargo-Moorhead region’s permanent flood protection project.

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Hoeven urges Senate Democrats to support stopgap funding bill

By C. W. David | Sep 19, 2025

Senator John Hoeven released a statement following the Senate Democrats' decision to vote against a short-term continuing resolution (CR) intended to fund the government through November 21.

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FAA awards over $15 million for Grand Forks airport runway reconstruction

By I. M. Raney | Sep 17, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $15 million to Grand Forks International Airport for infrastructure improvements, according to an announcement from Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation...

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CENTCOM to test unmanned aircraft with Project ULTRA at Grand Sky

By C. W. David | Sep 16, 2025

Senator John Hoeven announced that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) will conduct unmanned aerial system (UAS) tests at Grand Sky in September, working with Project ULTRA, which is based at the Grand Sky facility in North Dakota.