Press Releases

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK — Employees of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and Canadian National Railway (CN), represented by the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, voted in June to authorize a strike for railway workers in Canada. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) ruled last week that any resulting work stoppage would not cause an immediate threat to public health and safety, clearing the way for a work stoppage as early as August 22.   On... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the award of $51,000 to North Dakota State University (NDSU). This funding will allow the university to develop and maintain a comprehensive pesticide applicator program addressing all aspects of pesticide applicator certification, training, and outreach and education. CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** FARGO – The North Dakota Peace Officers Association’s (NDPOA) annual conference is underway in Fargo, gathering law enforcement officers from across the state to acknowledge their service and honor those who have fallen in the line of duty. The NDPOA has a history dating back to 1911, evolving from the Sheriffs’ Association to become a unified voice for the entire criminal justice system in North Dakota. During this year’s NDPOA conference, U.S. Senator... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced tech billionaire and defense entrepreneur, Palmer Luckey, will be his guest at this year’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Summit and Expo in Grand Forks, Oct. 8 and 9. Luckey is best known for founding Oculus VR and designing the Oculus Rift, a virtual reality head-mounted display, when he was 20 years old. At age 22, he sold the company to Meta for $2 billion in cash and stock. His most recent defense start-up is now turning heads and... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $431,400 to North Dakota State University as part of the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for the Undergraduate-Focused Institutions program. This program supports projects with an emphasis on providing biomedical research experiences for undergraduate students and enhancing the research environment at applicant institutions. CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** MEDORA - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) participated in a beam signing ceremony on Wednesday to mark the significant progress on the construction of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora. Construction began in the summer of 2023 and the library is slated to open in 2026.  “It’s hard for me as a former tourism director to exaggerate the impact the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will have,” said Cramer. “You cannot overstate the... CONTINUE READING

Project on Schedule for 2025 Visitors ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** ***Click here for media resources*** MEDORA – For the past five years, a six-mile section of the South Unit Scenic Loop Drive in Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP) has been closed as the result of sinkholes and landslides, which eroded the road and made it impassable for residents and visitors. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) visited the park on Wednesday to see the progress on reconstruction... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of $6,699,627 through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for projects at several airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed to the following locations: $3,963,337 to Hector International Airport $1,086,796 to North Dakota to update its state and regional system plan $481,761 to Robert Odegaard Field Airport $450,000 to Mandan Regional Airport - Lawler Field $365,573... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** BISMARCK – The Bismarck Memory Cafe, a resource support group for those with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia and their loved ones, meets every month for fellowship and resource sharing, and features guest speakers to share their knowledge and experience with this disease. Alzheimer's affects more than 13,000 North Dakotans, with 19,000 unpaid caregivers shouldering the responsibility of care. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke at the Bismarck... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio.*** BISMARCK — The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Biden administration’s attempt to ban pistol braces is “arbitrary and capricious.” On Friday, the court found the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) rule lacked clear standards, making it nearly impossible for law-abiding citizens to determine whether their firearms were in compliance with these regulations. The Eighth Circuit’s ruling reversed U.S. District Court of North Dakota Judge... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for audio*** BISMARCK – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its final resource management plan (RMP) for North Dakota on Thursday. BLM’s final RMP will restrict access to coal and oil reserves under federal ownership, cutting energy development and harming the state by reducing revenues. Previously, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led the North Dakota Congressional delegation in writing a letter to BLM... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced the award of $5,000,000 to the University of North Dakota’s (UND) Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC). This funding will allow the EERC to leverage the experience gained through past and ongoing efforts to build a Williston Basin partnership by providing technical assistance to project developers, regulators, and community stakeholders.  UND’s EERC was selected as... CONTINUE READING

CASSELTON – The North Dakota Soybean Processors (NDSP) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening of its new facility in Casselton. NDSP, a joint venture between Japanese owned CGB Enterprises Inc. and Minnesota Soybean Processors, said the new facility is expected to crush 42.5 million bushels of soybeans in the first year and create 50 to 60 new jobs once fully operational. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) attended the ribbon-cutting and delivered remarks on the... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $548,860 to North Dakota. The award will be distributed to the following programs and initiatives: $125,860 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services through the HHS Center for Mental Health Services.  $423,000 to the University of North Dakota through the HHS National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – During a political rally in Butler, Penn., on July 13, former President Donald Trump was the target of an attempted assassination. In addition to injuring President Trump, the gunman fatally wounded one individual while critically injuring two others in the attack. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) in introducing a bipartisan resolution to formally condemn the attempted assassination of former President Trump, honor the victims, call on all... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after voting against the motion to proceed with the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, a broad tax measure that passed the House of Representatives at the beginning of the year. “The House passed this tax package in January, and the Senate has not held a single hearing on the legislation in the last six months. This is an unserious political ploy by Chuck Schumer, Chairman Wyden, and Senate Democrats to... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of $13,300,950 through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) Program for projects at eight airports across North Dakota. The funding will be distributed to the following locations: $11,274,198 to the Municipal Airport Authority of the City of Fargo $448,000 to Kenmare Airport Authority $447,576 to Linton Municipal Airport Authority $320,711 to Walhalla Municipal Airport... CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download video. Click here for audio.*** WASHINGTON – Restrictions on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Urbanized Area Formula Grants negatively impacted Fargo’s Fiscal Year 2024 funding for its public transportation system. The restrictions now apply to Fargo because of the region’s population growth to over 200,000 people, which graduated the from a Metropolitan Planning Organization to a Transportation Management Agency.  Unfortunately, this designation has... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced a budget shortfall of nearly $15 billion. This includes $2.88 billion relating to compensation, pension, and readjustment benefit payments at the Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA), and another $11.97 billion in medical care accounts at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This represents the largest budget shortfall the VA has experienced, and is a clear departure from the FY 2025 budget request the... CONTINUE READING

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the award of $1,532,700 to the Lakota Airport Authority through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). This funding will support the final phase of a project to rehabilitate 3,500 feet of existing paved Runway 15/33 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. CONTINUE READING