Yearly Archives: 2015

Hoeven Announces $400K in Federal Funding to Support Rural Development in North Dakota

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Agriculture Committees, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Rural Development has awarded two grants of $200,000 each to the Common Enterprise Development Cooperation (CEDC) and the North Dakota Association of Rural Electric Cooperatives

Impression 5 Science Center “Energy Day” Offering Fun, Hands-On Learning Saturday

Families are invited to Impression 5 Science Center this Saturday, October 17, for Energy Day, an event of interactive activities exploring energy and the ways it is generated. “Energy is often something we take for granted, but kids want to make these important connections to science. Energy Day is all about creating hands-on activities to showcase how we’re generating energy for our communities,” said Laura Zeller, external relations supervisor for Impression 5 Science Center

Senator Heidi Heitkamp Calls on Administration to Release Federal Funds to Help ND Families,...

U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp joined a bipartisan group of Senators in pressing the Administration to release critical federal funds for home heating assistance as soon as possible to help low-income families, Native American tribes, and seniors keep their homes heated during the coming winter months.

Hoeven, Heitkamp, Cramer and Dalrymple Unveil Agenda for 2015 Great Plains & EmPower ND...

Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp, Congressman Kevin Cramer and Governor Jack Dalrymple today announced the agenda for the ninth annual Great Plains & EmPower ND Energy Conference. The daylong, premier energy conference will be held October 13, 2015, at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College.

Hoeven: Senate Unable to Overcome Filibuster on Energy and Water Funding Bill

Senator John Hoeven today announced that the U.S. Senate was unable to overcome a filibuster of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Water and Energy Appropriations bill. The bill includes language Hoeven authored that supports flood protection and water infrastructure projects for Fargo, Minot and LaMoure, as well as funding for energy research conducted in North Dakota. The measure required 60 votes to proceed to debate and a vote, but was blocked along party lines, 49 to 47

Heitkamp Announces Federal Funding for Housing and Assistance Programs in Grand Forks

U.S Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, announced $345,707 in federal funding to provide affordable housing options to low-income families in Grand Forks. Specifically, these funds will be used to renovate housing, assist in providing economic opportunity, and revitalize neighborhoods to ultimately provide safe and affordable housing

Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Provide Certainty for Health Care Providers, Reduce Costs, Empower Veterans...

While delivering the keynote address at the North Dakota Medical Association’s (NDMA) annual meeting today, Senator John Hoeven outlined efforts in Congress to find cost-effective solutions to promote certainty for health care providers, reduce health care costs and ensure access to care. Hoeven highlighted legislation signed into law earlier this year and other bills he has cosponsored that support a higher quality, lower-cost health care system for the nation, including

Hoeven: HUD Awards Nearly $350K in CDBG Funds to Grand Forks

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $345,707 to the City of Grand Forks through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. CDBG supports state and local efforts to ensure access to decent housing and suitable living environments and expand economic opportunities, primarily for moderate- and low-income households.

CRAMER: WILLISTON AIRPORT RECEIVES $26.6 MILLION AIRPORT RELOCATION GRANT

Congressman Kevin Cramer announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the City of Williston $26.6 million to relocate and expand Sloulin Field International Airport. Congressman Cramer and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta discussed the announcement in a phone call this afternoon.

Hoeven: DOJ Awards $625K to City of West Fargo, Fargo Police Department to Support...

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded a total of $625,000 to the City of West Fargo and the Fargo Police Department. The funds are made available through the DOJ’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program, which supports the hiring of new officers, provides funds to rehire officers who were laid off due to budget cuts or rehire officers who were scheduled to be laid off because of budget reductions.

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HUD AWARDS MORE THAN $7.7 MILLION TO ENHANCE HOUSING OPTIONS IN...

Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded more than $7.7 million to enhance housing options in North Dakota. The funds are awarded as follows

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Heitkamp Reinforces the Need for Strong Policy that Helps Harness Wind...

U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today reinforced the need to support a robust wind industry as part of building and growing an all-of-the-above energy strategy during her visit to LM Wind Manufacturing, which employs about 1,025 people in Grand Forks