BISMARCK, N.D. – On Thursday, March 28, Senator John Hoeven will continue his military tour of North Dakota with a press conference at Bismarck State College (BSC). Hoeven, along with BSC President Dr. Douglas Jensen and leaders from BlueHalo, will discuss a new partnership to create opportunities for students to train for high-tech defense industry jobs in the state. As a member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Committee, Hoeven secured more than $100 million for defense research and development across North Dakota, including the $8.3 million to fund this partnership between BSC and BlueHalo.

            When:               Thursday, March 28

                                     2:00 p.m. CT

            Where:              BSC National Energy Center of Excellence

                                     Basin Electric Auditorium

                                     1200 Schafer St

                                     Bismarck