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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Dakota Newsletter for Sunday August 31, 2025 ( 11 items )  

As Trump Guts Collective Bargaining Rights, Dem-NPL Stands Firm With Labor
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 30 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * As Trump guts collective bargaining rights, Dem-NPL stands firm with Labor FARGO - Ahead of Labor Day, the North Dakota Democratic-NPL stands firm with Labor as Donald Trump puts corporate interests over the American Worker. North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "We wish every worker a well-deserved day of rest, and then to join together with us to stop Donald Trum  more

Cramer Emphasizes Significance of Nuclear Modernization at U.S. Air Force Town Hall in Minot
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Emphasizes Significance of Nuclear Modernization at U.S. Air Force Town Hall in Minot * ***Click here for media resources. Click here for audio. MINOT, N.D. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Armed Services Airland Subcommittee, highlighted the importance of modernizing the United States' nuclear deterrence capabilities at a public town hall meeting today in Minot.   more

Cramer, Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Meink Visit Vandenberg Space Force Base in California
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Meink Visit Vandenberg Space Force Base in California * View 21 satellites of SDA's Tranche 1 Transport Layer ahead of their operations from Grand Forks Air Force Base ***Click here for media resources. CALIFORNIA - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), chair of the Senate Armed Services (SASC) Airland Subcommittee and co-chair of the Senate Space Force Cau  more

Department of Transportation Awards Over $300,000 to North Dakota Public Service Commission for Pipeline Safety
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Department of Transportation Awards Over $300,000 to North Dakota Public Service Commission for Pipeline Safety * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Transportation announced an award of $364, 401 to the North Dakota Public Service Commission through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) Fiscal Year 2025 State Base Pipeline Safety Grants Program. PHMSA's State Pipeli  more

FAA Awards Over $660,000 to North Dakota Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * FAA Awards Over $660,000 to North Dakota Airports * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an award of $662,696 through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed as follows: * $363,000 to the Harvey Municipal Airport Authority for co  more

Fedorchak announces Dickinson office hours for constituent meetings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak announces Dickinson office hours for constituent meetings * Dickinson, ND -- Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) will host in-person office hours in Dickinson on Thursday, August 28, to meet directly with constituents. To sign up for a one-on-one meeting with Congresswoman Fedorchak, please click here (link is external). "These office hours are a great way to have more in-depth   more

Hoeven Organizes Meeting with ICBM Director, Task Force 21 to Help Accelerate Sentinel Deployment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Organizes Meeting with ICBM Director, Task Force 21 to Help Accelerate Sentinel Deployment * Senator Working to Fully Fund Nuclear Modernization in FY26, Advance Policies to Keep Sentinel, LRSO & B-52 Programs on Track MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable discussion with Maj. Gen. Colin Connor, Director of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Modernization, and  more

Hoeven: USDA Advances Effort to Rescind Roadless Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven: USDA Advances Effort to Rescind Roadless Rule * Senator Encourages North Dakotans to Weigh in on Importance of Ensuring Access, Rolling Back Rule to Provide Certainty in Little Missouri National Grassland WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today issued the following state  more

SBA Relief Still Available to North Dakota Private Nonprofits Affected by October Wildfires
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to North Dakota Private Nonprofits Affected by October Wildfires * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in North Dakota of the Sept. 24, 2025 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by wildfires and straight  more

University of North Dakota Prepares to Return Native American Items to Northern Cheyenne Tribe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (TNSFR) -- The University of North Dakota intends to repatriate three cultural items to the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana. The artifacts, which include a buckskin vest, a pair of moccasins, and a quiver and bow case, were found to be culturally affiliated with the tribe. The university is proceeding with the repatriation in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items were acquired by the university from an unknown sourc  more

University of North Dakota, Alumni Association & Foundation to Return Headdress to Northern Cheyenne Tribe
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (TNSFR) -- The University of North Dakota and its Alumni Association and Foundation intend to return a sacred eagle feather headdress to the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. This move is part of a wider effort to return Native American cultural items to their rightful owners, in alignment with a federal statute. The item, an eagle feather headdress, is comprised of 33 feathers on a grey felt hat, with beadwork and painted rawhide accents. According to the institutions, it holds ongo  more