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WASHINGTON, D.C. - North Dakota filed its final response brief Wednesday in its Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) case against the federal government for its abdication of duty during the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) protests. The filing of this brief marks one of the few remaining procedural steps before the final ruling, which is expected later this year. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) released a statement following the filing of the brief: “This brief outlines what North Dakotans know: our... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Education announced an award of $17,369,002 to Bismarck State College and Minot State University through the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program. The DIF program supports innovative activities aimed at improving the outcomes of individuals with disabilities. The award will be distributed to the following universities and colleges in North Dakota: $9,886,512 to Bismarck State College $7,482,490 to Minot State University CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – For several months, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) has been experiencing significant issues with delivery delays across the country. FDPIR is utilized by low-income families on reservations to receive fresh food. Due to USDA consolidating the program into a single distributor, incomplete, delayed, and missed deliveries have left families without a vital source of food. The program serves 276 tribes, including... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $2,153,971 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services to strengthen public health infrastructure, workforce, and data systems. The grant is administered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services. CONTINUE READING

Panel at Global Aerospace Summit highlights the importance of policy solutions to invest in defense capabilities, foster American innovation ***Click here for media resources.*** WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosts the Global Aerospace Summit annually, bringing industry and government leaders from across the world to discuss issues unique to the space and aviation industries. This year’s summit is focused on the consequential issues facing the future of flight. U.S. Senators... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced the award of $506,000 for several initiatives in North Dakota. The award will be distributed to the following applicants: $153,000 to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to support the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.  $153,000 to the Three Affiliated Tribes to support the development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. $100,000 to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of $24,499,236 through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed to the following locations: $9,814,070 for the Bismarck Municipal Airport to reconstruct and reseal sections of its paved taxiways to extend their useful life. $8,538,478 for the Hector International Airport to construct a new 87,202... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $784,687 to Sanford Research North through its National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. This award will support a research project analyzing alcohol use following bariatric surgery. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Education announced an award of $11,123,983 to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction through its Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant Program. The CLSD Program seeks to advance literacy skills for students from birth through grade 12. CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** UNITED KINGDOM – Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford is the preferred bomber forward operating location in Europe for U.S. Air Force (USAF) Global Strike Command and supports a variety of missions and exercises in which the Minot 5th Bomb Wing and Grand Forks 319th Reconnaissance Wing participate. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) visited RAF Fairford today to obtain a deeper understanding of the strategic importance of these sites and observe the facilities North... CONTINUE READING

Work will partially be performed in Grand Forks, North Dakota BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Air Force announced it awarded an additional $491,607,268 modification to a previously awarded contract to General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. This contract will go towards a project supporting the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Ground Management and Integration and operation and sustainment efforts. This announcement brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an award of $1,037,264 to North Dakota to support the following health programs and initiatives: $456,464 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS). This Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant will support the state as it addresses unique public health needs with innovative and community-driven methods. $380,800 to NDHHS to improve oral health through education and... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The National Science Foundation announced an award of $1,600,000 to the University of North Dakota to support quantum research. The award will be distributed to the following projects and initiatives: $800,000 to support research aiming to develop new algorithms and schemes to extend the capabilities of quantum devices and apply them to challenging problems in heavy-element computational chemistry. $800,000 for a project focusing on the development of quantum light sources that... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an award of $1,049,037 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) and Antelope Veterinary Service, LLC. The funding will be distributed to the following projects and initiatives: $924,037 to NDSU through the Alfalfa Seed and Alfalfa Forage System Program. This funding will support research to identify factors contributing to the persistence of alfalfa and strategies to mitigate the... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $1,250,000 as a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to Minot State University. This discretionary grant will support North Dakota Navigators, a grant-funded, local program assisting residents with accessing health insurance. CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download media resources.*** MINOT, N.D. – Under Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Melissa Dalton visited Minot Air Force Base (AFB) this week to see firsthand the capabilities of the bomber and missile enterprise and meet with airmen, Minot Group Command Teams, and Task Force 21 Civic Leaders. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) invited Dalton to North Dakota during her confirmation hearing. Minot AFB is home to two major Air Force units and is the only base to house two out of... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced members of his staff will hold mobile office hours in New Town on Thursday, August 29. “Since it’s not always possible for people to travel to my in-state offices, these mobile office opportunities help bring the services we offer closer to the constituents who need them,” said Cramer. “Having members of my staff in New Town will give North Dakotans more chances to explore solutions to the problems they face with people who are in a position... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $249,997 to the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians through its Center for Mental Health Services. This award will address substance abuse treatment, prevention and mental health. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – The National Park Service (NPS) announced an award of $575,000 to the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). This funding will support the renovation of Icelandic State Park by replacing 30-amp electrical service with 50-amp service and installing water service and hydrants on each renovated site. Since 1965, the NPS has provided more than 40,000 LWCF grants, primarily funded with federal offshore oil and gas lease revenue, to... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.*** GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota is set to receive officers from the U.S. Navy at Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB). U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the Navy will be assigning officers, referred to as billets, to join U.S. Air Force and Space Force officers at the Space Development Agency (SDA) Operations Center in Grand Forks. The first Navy billet will arrive in a few weeks with more set to arrive over the next year. Cramer recently secured the... CONTINUE READING