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10.31.24

Hoeven Holds Meeting Between Head of Defense Acquisitions, Northern Plains UAS Test Site & GrandSKY

MINOT, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today met with Dr. William LaPlante, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and leaders from the Northern Plains Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Test Site and GrandSKY to discuss opportunities for North Dakota to meet imminent defense needs in unmanned aircraft and counter-UAS technologies. Hoeven stressed: The need to increase the size and scope of Project ULTRA. Hoeven has been advancing Project ULTRA as the funding vehicle to supp… Continue Reading

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10.31.24

Hoeven Announces More than $20 Million for Rail Safety and Performance Improvements in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration has awarded $20,714,004 to the Red River Valley & Western Railroad Company to replace 25 miles of rail between Gwinner and Oakes, and construct two new sidings to hold trains near Casselton. “North Dakota’s economy is dependent on freight transportation, including rail, to ship bulk agricultural c… Continue Reading

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10.29.24

Hoeven: Century View Will Provide 40 Families With Affordable Housing, Helping Address One of North Dakota’s Greatest Needs

BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the Century View affordable housing complex. The $11.2 million project primarily serves low-income families and individuals, consisting of 40 housing units across three apartment buildings with three-, two- and one-bedroom floor plans available, as well as an additional community building. Amenities include balconies and walk-out patios, in-unit laundry, outdoor green space, a community room and kitchen and office space. The… Continue Reading

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04.01.24