News Releases
Hoeven: Prairie Public Radio Deserves Our Heartfelt Appreciation
BISMARCK, ND - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the 30th anniversary of Prairie Public radio: "Prairie Public radio has been a staple on North Dakota dials for three decades. For more than half of my life, I've been able to tune into Dave Thompson's radio broadcasts and have access to quality reporting on local and national events. As programming expanded over the years, Prairie Public has offered a broad range of news coverage and perspectives from all corn… Continue Reading
09.01.11
Hoeven: Delta Needs to Ensure Reliable Air Services Continue in Jamestown and Devils Lake
JAMESTOWN, N.D. - At the request of Jamestown and Devils Lake Airport officials, Senator John Hoeven today brought representatives from Delta Airlines to North Dakota to work toward ensuring reliable air service at the Jamestown and Devils Lake Regional Airports as Delta moves forward with a transition that may involve a change of carriers. Hoeven and state, local and airport officials briefed Delta officials on the growth of ridership at the airports and toured the new terminal and remodeled fa… Continue Reading
08.31.11
Hoeven: North Dakota to Receive More Than $786 Million for Flood Recovery and Mitigation
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today told attendees at the Bismarck-Mandan Flood Recovery Conference that state, federal and local officials need to continue to work on both recovering from this year's floods, and also on doing all they can to mitigate the risk of similar flooding in the future. "North Dakota is on track to receive more than $786 million to help individuals and communities recover from what is clearly one of the most severe flood seasons in our state's history," Hoeven s… Continue Reading
08.31.11
Hoeven: New Rescue Station Positions Air National Guard for Future
FARGO, ND - Senator John Hoeven today said the new Air National Guard Crash/Fire/Rescue Station in Fargo ensures that the Airmen of 119th Wing are prepared for any military or civilian emergency at the Air National Guard base and Hector International Airport. He spoke at the ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new building, which was followed by a reception and tours. "As our nation approaches the tenth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, we are increasingly mindful of the need for … Continue Reading
08.30.11
Hoeven Outlines Pro-Growth Economic Strategy at Kiwanis Meeting
MINOT, ND - Senator John Hoeven today provided an overview of his work in Congress to promote pro-business policies, create jobs and grow the nation's economy during a noontime address to members of the Kiwanis Club of Minot. Hoeven also opened the floor for questions, insights and opinions. Hoeven said Washington needs to focus on three areas, which is where he is concentrating his efforts: Creating a legal, tax and regulatory climate that promotes business growth and investment, and gets… Continue Reading
08.26.11
Delegation Announces $3 Million in U.S. Energy Department Grant to UND
WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven and Kent Conrad and Congressman Rick Berg announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a grant of nearly $3 million to the University of North Dakota's Institute for Energy Studies in Grand Forks to scale up and demonstrate a technology for capturing carbon from coal combustion flue gas. Industry and UND matching cost share is $738,000. The total project is $3.69 million. Current CO2 capture systems require large amounts of energy for thei… Continue Reading
08.25.11
Hoeven Emphasizes Pro-Growth Economic Strategy, Energy Development at Public Meetings and Town Hall Forums
WILLISTON and DICKINSON, ND - Senator John Hoeven today held business climate and energy development public meetings and town hall forums in Williston and Dickinson to emphasize economic pro-growth legislation and energy development that he's pushing in Washington, and to gather views from constituents on a range of issues. The Senator focused on local and national energy development at the morning forum and town hall held at the Red River Supply Company in Williston. At the afternoon forum at… Continue Reading
08.24.11
Hoeven Statement on the CBO's New Budget and Economic Outlook
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement in response to the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) new Budget and Economic Outlook: "Today, the CBO issued its update on the U.S. budget and its outlook for the U.S. economy. The report highlights the importance of getting our economy going again, controlling spending and creating the jobs that millions of Americans so very much need. Our nation must adopt a pro-growth, pro-jobs strategy with good fiscal management like t… Continue Reading
08.23.11
Hoeven Emphasizes Pro-Growth Economic Strategy at Town Hall Meetings and Public Forums
GRAND FORKS and FARGO, ND - Senator John Hoeven today held business climate updates and town hall meetings in Grand Forks and Fargo to emphasize economic pro-growth legislation he's pushing in Washington and to gather views from constituents on a range of issues. At separate events held at the Nodak Electric Building and the Chamber Boardroom of the Greater Grand Forks Business Roundtable in Grand Forks, the Senator provided an overview of his work in Congress to promote pro-business legislati… Continue Reading
08.23.11
Hoeven Public Events Schedule for the Week of August 21
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven is holding events throughout North Dakota in August while the U.S. Congress is in recess. Some events are scheduled and others are still being planned. Advisories will be issued as additional events are scheduled. Hoeven's agenda for public events for the week of Aug. 21 is as follows: Tuesday, August 23 Hoeven invites North Dakotans to participate in a business climate update and town hall at the Nodak Electric Building in Grand Forks. Hoeven wil… Continue Reading
08.22.11
Hoeven: Gallup Job Creation Index Ranks North Dakota as top Job Market in Nation
WASHINGTON - Gallup's recently completed Job Creation Index has ranked North Dakota as the top job market in the country for the first half of 2011. North Dakota has ranked in the top 10 for over three-and-a-half years, from January 2008 to June 2011. Senator John Hoeven today pointed to the poll's findings to underscore the importance of a good business climate and aggressive energy policy, which he said can produce jobs and economic growth, not just for the states that have pushed energy devel… Continue Reading
08.22.11
Hoeven Public Events Schedule for August 23
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven is holding events throughout North Dakota in August while the U.S. Congress is in recess. Some events are scheduled and others are still being planned. Advisories will be issued as additional events are scheduled. The schedule of tomorrow's public events is as follows: Tuesday, August 23 Hoeven invites North Dakotans to participate in a business climate update and town hall at the Nodak Electric Building in Grand Forks. Hoeven will talk about his … Continue Reading
08.21.11
Hoeven: Deploying 188th Engineer Company Deserves Our Gratitude
WAHPETON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today expressed gratitude for the courage and sacrifice of the North Dakota National Guard's 188th Engineer Company, saying he's proud that our state has so many men and women who are willing to serve their country in the military. Hoeven spoke at today's send-off at the Blikre Activity Center in Wahpeton. "Today, we thank these brave men and women who are willing to put their lives on hold and leave their homes and families to defend the American freedoms w… Continue Reading
08.20.11
Hoeven to Attend 188th Engineer Company Send-Off Ceremony Sunday
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven will join military and state officials, friends, and family for the 188th Engineer Company send-off ceremony. The Wahpeton-based unit includes soldiers from nearly 50 communities in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota, and it specializes in vertical construction missions. Its soldiers will soon deploy to Kuwait. Sunday, August 21 2 p.m. 188th Engineer Company Send-Off Ceremony Blikre Activities Center 11th Street and 14th Ave… Continue Reading
08.17.11
Hoeven: Energy Development Key to National Economic Recovery, North Dakota's Economic Future
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today told North Dakota energy industry leaders that one of the keys to America's economic recovery is a vibrant, varied energy sector. A sensible legal, tax and regulatory business climate will unleash innovation and attract much-needed investment to the nation's energy industry. Representatives from across the full range of North Dakota's diverse energy sectors gathered for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo Chamber of Commerce's The State of Energy Summit. Parti… Continue Reading
08.17.11
Hoeven Presents Medals to Well-Decorated Korean War Veteran
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today presented U.S. Army veteran Robert Salsman the military service medals he earned during the Korean War. Because many veterans earn awards in the line of duty without being presented the medal, the U.S. government honors requests for one complete reissue of medals earned. Salsman chose Hoeven to present his medals to him at today's ceremony. "I am deeply honored to present these medals to Robert today," Hoeven said. "When our servicemen and women come home… Continue Reading
08.16.11
Hoeven: Caterpillar Expansion In West Fargo Continues North Dakota Job Growth
WEST FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today helped break ground on a $50 million expansion of Caterpillar Inc.'s West Fargo facility, calling the project a continued expansion of North Dakota's job growth. The expanded facility will boost Caterpillar's remanufacturing operations and is expected to create 250 new jobs over a three-year period, nearly doubling the factory's workforce to 550. "Caterpillar's expansion is a prime example of the economic development that comes with a legal, tax a… Continue Reading
08.15.11
Hoeven Public Events Schedule for the Week of August 15
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven is holding events throughout North Dakota in August while the U.S. Congress is in recess. Some events are scheduled and others are still being planned. Advisories will be issued as additional events are scheduled. Hoeven's agenda for public events for the week of Aug. 15 is as follows: Tuesday, Aug. 16 Senator Hoeven, along with Gov. Jack Dalrymple, West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern and Caterpillar leaders, will break ground on a $50 million expansion… Continue Reading
08.10.11
Hoeven: Common Sense Prevails for Ag Transport Rules
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven today said an announcement by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that it will not propose new or change existing regulations governing the transport of agricultural products is a common sense decision that ensures North Dakota's agriculture producers aren't burdened by unnecessary federal regulations. The FMCSA announced today that it will not institute new transportation regulations for America's agricult… Continue Reading
08.10.11
Hoeven: UND Becoming World Leader in UAS Training, Research
GRAND FORKS, ND- U.S. Senator John Hoeven today helped dedicate the University of North Dakota Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training Center, another big step toward becoming the leading unmanned aircraft systems training, education and research institution in the world. "With this milestone, UND and North Dakota continue to build on our leadership position in both the manned and unmanned aircraft industry," Hoeven said. "Here the world-class reputation of UND Aerospace is matched with world-clas… Continue Reading
