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Hoeven Marks Grand Opening of Renovated NDAREC HQ, New Facility Enabling Year-Round Lineworker Training
MANDAN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives (NDAREC) and Bismarck State College's (BSC) new lineworker training facility in Mandan. The more than 26,000 sq. ft. facility will build on the 50 years of partnership between the college and NDAREC. It includes an indoor training area with 44-foot ceiling clearance to enable year-round lineworker training. NDAREC's main facility was also renovated as part of the proje… Continue Reading
10.14.22
Hoeven Joins Colleagues to Protect State DOTs, Push Back on Burdensome & Overreaching Mandates
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, in urging the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to withdraw the agency's proposal to implement a greenhouse gas emissions performance measure on state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations. The senators outline that the FHWA proposal does not have authority from Congress and that it would significantly burde… Continue Reading
10.12.22
Hoeven Honors Achievements of Linton Public School, Designation as 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
LINTON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today presented a U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol to the students, educators and families of Linton Public School in honor of their designation as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. The U.S. flag will be displayed along with the National Blue Ribbon School flag, a special symbol representing the school's exemplary teaching and learning. "Through hard work and dedication, the students, families, teachers and administration of Linton Public School have re… Continue Reading
10.11.22
Hoeven Working with BOR, State & Local Leaders to Address Harmful Algae Blooms in Patterson Lake
DICKINSON, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a meeting with officials from the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) as well as state and local leaders in Dickinson to address the issue of algae blooms in Patterson Lake. Due to periods of low water levels and high temperatures, the lake has experienced increased blue-green algae growth, which creates a potential health hazard to people and animals. Accordingly, Hoeven is working with BOR, Dickinson Mayor Scott Decker and North Dakota agencies to ident… Continue Reading
10.10.22
Hoeven Congratulates Roosevelt Elementary School on Designation as a National Blue Ribbon School
BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today congratulated the students, educators and families of Roosevelt Elementary School on their designation as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. In honor of their achievements, Hoeven presented the school with a U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol, which will be displayed along with the National Blue Ribbon School flag, a special symbol representing the school's exemplary teaching and learning. "The designation as a National Blue Ribbon School is proof … Continue Reading
10.10.22
Hoeven: Biden Administration Needs to Empower America to Return to Energy Dominance & Independence
BISMARCK, N.D. - At the Great Plains Empower ND Energy Conference today, Senator John Hoeven outlined the impact of high energy prices on American consumers and businesses, both at the pump and throughout the economy. The senator stressed the need for the Biden administration to empower U.S. domestic energy production to help bring down inflation and reduce the nation's dependence on OPEC and adversaries like Russia and Venezuela. To this end, Hoeven is working to: Expand development on fede… Continue Reading
10.07.22
Hoeven Discusses Priorities for the Next Farm Bill at Ag Credit Conference
FARGO, N.D. - At the North Dakota Bankers Association's Ag Credit Conference this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined his efforts as Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee to support farmers and ranchers. This includes gathering feedback from North Dakota producers, commodity groups and other agri-businesses as work begins on the next farm bill. To this end, Hoeven recently hosted Senator John Boozman, Ranking Memb… Continue Reading
10.07.22
Hoeven Congratulates Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute Award & Scholarship Recipients
FARGO, N.D. - At the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute's annual awards banquet this week, Senator John Hoeven recognized this year's award winners for their contributions toward maintaining safe and reliable transportation systems in the state and their work to enhance economic opportunities for North Dakotans, including: Lifetime Achievement Award - North Dakota Rep. Robin Weisz. Chairman's Award - North Dakota Rep. Jay Fisher. Agrey Award - Former Executive Director of the North… Continue Reading
10.06.22
Hoeven Secures $2.5 Million Award for "Vets to Wings" Pilot Training Program at UND
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has secured from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) a $2.5 million award for a new veteran pilot training program to the University of North Dakota (UND). Among other services, the program can help veterans cover the gap for costs not included under the GI Bill and other benefits, like Federal Tuition Assistance. As a member of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, Hoeven: Worke… Continue Reading
10.05.22
Hoeven: Biden Administration Needs to Take the Handcuffs Off American Energy Producers
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after OPEC+ announced it would cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day. Hoeven spoke with Larry Kudlow yesterday about the impact of OPEC+ decisions on U.S. consumers and how the Biden administration needs to take the handcuffs off U.S. energy producers to make the U.S. energy independent once again. Click here to watch the interview. "Increasing U.S. oil production is needed to lower energy prices for U.S. consumers… Continue Reading
10.04.22
Hoeven Welcomes WWII, Korean War & Vietnam War Veterans from Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today helped welcome home 94 veterans and 31 volunteers as they returned from a three-day trip to Washington, D.C. organized by Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN. The veterans were honored in the nation's capital with a banquet to recognize their service and toured the national war memorials and Arlington National Cemetery. Participating veterans fought in World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War. "Honor flights give our veterans a rightfully-earned opportu… Continue Reading
10.04.22
Hoeven, NRO Director Discuss Opportunities for UND Student Internships, R&D Partnerships for ISR Technologies
GRAND FORKS, N.D. - At the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit & Expo today, Senator John Hoeven outlined the partnerships that have built North Dakota into a premiere location for unmanned aircraft research, development, operations and training, as well as efforts to continue growing the state's UAS ecosystem in the future. To this end, the senator brought Dr. Christopher Scolese, Director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), to the summit to review the NRO's satellite missions and… Continue Reading
10.04.22
Hoeven Joins Colleagues to Push Back on Second Amendment Right Infringement
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) in criticizing Amalgamated Bank's role in devising the new merchant code for tracking firearms purchases with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The senators note that Amalgamated Bank's efforts infringe upon Second Amendment rights and request that the bank provide documentation related to their involvement in the creation of the new firearm merchant code. "Whether it is choosing to debank firearms man… Continue Reading
10.03.22
Hoeven Presents U.S. Flag to Honor Larimore Elementary School's Designation as a National Blue Ribbon School
LARIMORE, N.D. - At a ceremony today in Larimore, Senator John Hoeven presented a U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of the students, educators and families of Larimore Elementary School and their designation as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. The U.S. flag will be displayed along with the National Blue Ribbon School flag, a special symbol representing the school's exemplary teaching and learning. "Being recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School is an incredible honor," said H… Continue Reading
10.03.22
Hoeven Joins Colleagues Demanding Biden Administration End Its War on U.S. Oil & Gas
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in demanding the Biden administration end its war against domestic oil and gas production and continue to sell oil and gas leases on federal land and water. This effort comes in response to the U.S. Department of the Interior's draft proposal for the Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program, in which the department expressed interest in canceling future lease sales for the next five years. Today's letter comes as the… Continue Reading
09.30.22
Hoeven Statement After Opposing Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement after the Senate voted on a continuing resolution providing appropriations through December 16: "I voted against the CR because Congress needs to work through regular order to fund the government while at the same time finding savings to get our debt and deficit under control." -###-… Continue Reading
09.28.22
Hoeven Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect Private Property Owners from Government Overreach
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) in introducing the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Wetland Compliance and Appeals Reform Act. This legislation would protect private property rights and would safeguard farmers, ranchers and landowners from the bureaucracy of the NRCS and empower them to make the best decisions for their land. "North Dakota farmers and ranchers take care of their land better than anyone else," said Hoev… Continue Reading
09.27.22
Hoeven: It's Time for Biden Administration to End COVID-19 Restrictions Along U.S. Northern Border
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after Canada announced that all COVID-19 testing, quarantine and vaccination restrictions along the northern border would end as of October 1. "As Canada has ended their COVID-19 restrictions along the U.S. border, it's now time for the Biden administration to follow suit. North Dakota and other northern border states rely greatly on trade and travel with our northern neighbors for economic opportunity, and Canadians should not be… Continue Reading
09.23.22
Hoeven Helps Introduce Legislation to Stop the Ban of Traditional Ammo & Tackle on Public Lands
WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven this week joined Senator Steve Daines (R-Mont.) in introducing the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2022. This legislation would prohibit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from banning the use of traditional lead ammunition or tackle on public lands. This bill comes one week after the USFWS published a rule that prohibited the use of lead ammunition and fishing tackle at ce… Continue Reading
09.23.22
Hoeven Working to Improve Rancher Access to Fair & Competitive Markets, Strengthen Livestock Disaster Programs
BISMARCK, N.D. - At the North Dakota Stockmen's Association annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven discussed his efforts as the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee to: Improve ranchers' access to fair and competitive markets. This includes securing language in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 funding legislation to establish at the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) a cattle contract library, which would help … Continue Reading
