Press Releases

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $2,153,747 to support health initiatives in North Dakota. The awards will be distributed as follows: $1,072,530 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services for Behavioral Health Crisis Services Programs. $681,217 to Sanford Research North for Alcohol Research Programs. $400,000 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services for grants to improve the oral health workforce. CONTINUE READING

Cramer Applauds Win for North Dakota’s Lignite Producers, Energy Users ***Click here for audio. Click here for media resources.*** HOUSTON – North Dakota’s lignite industry is breathing easier today after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting it finalized the repeal of illegal Biden-era greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations targeting the nation’s power plants. The EPA also announced it has found GHG emissions from U.S. fossil... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the award of $1,113,000 to North Dakota State University (NDSU) through the EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program. The funding will support their Fellowship in Organismal Resilience Program, providing graduate research opportunities focused on how biological organisms adapt and thrive under changing environmental conditions. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an award of $830,112 to the University of North Dakota (UND) through the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention Workforce Expansion Program. The funding supports the education and training of nurses while expanding the healthcare workforce in North Dakota. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $553,500 award to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The funds will support the Tribe in addressing its highest environmental priorities, strengthening the management and implementation of its environmental programs, enhancing coordination, and protecting the overall health of the reservation’s environment. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – As the U.S. cattle industry experiences a 75-year low inventory and ranchers recuperate their losses after more than a decade of challenging conditions, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and more than 50 lawmakers are asking President Donald Trump to implement true “America First” policies. They are calling on the administration to pursue policies driving long-term stability in the domestic cattle industry, including expanding overseas markets for American beef. Like other... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $408,184 to the University of North Dakota (UND). The funding will be distributed through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences and supports biomedical research and training at the university. CONTINUE READING

***Click here to download audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed reversing a Biden-era decision which partially rejected North Dakota’s regional haze plan, moving instead to fully approve the state’s strategy, based on the principles of cooperative federalism and the Clean Air Act. The move prioritizes the expertise of state officials who are most knowledgeable about the characteristics of North Dakota’s power plants and their impact on grid... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota’s groundbreaking leadership in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology attracted another Pentagon official to the region today, where Under Secretary of the Army Mike Obadal joined U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to learn about the latest developments in counter-UAS warfare.  Cramer led Obadal on a tour of two of the state’s most important defense innovation hubs, the new Point Defense Battle Lab at Grand Forks Air Force... CONTINUE READING

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump approved North Dakota’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration following the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornados which impacted western and central North Dakota from June 7 to 9, 2026. The declaration approves $3.4 million in disaster costs and makes federal assistance available for... CONTINUE READING

FARGO, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $667,064 to North Dakota for the following programs and initiatives: $423,654 to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services to support local public health needs, including prevention services and outbreak control. $243,410 to the University of North Dakota to support the North Dakota State Office of Rural Health. CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $4.1 million for infrastructure improvements, flood mitigation, and storm repairs across North Dakota. The funding includes $1,984,518 to Minnkota Power Cooperative for repairs related to severe storms, tornadoes, and straight-line winds that struck North Dakota on June 20-21 and Aug. 7-8, 2025. This funding provides $1,854,703 for permanent repairs to the electrical grid in Morton County and $129,815 for the... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $3,288,153 to Cankdeska Cikana Community College and the University of North Dakota (UND). The funding will support the following Head Start partnerships and rural research initiatives: $2,044,777 to Cankdeska Cikana Community College for Head Start partnerships with Tribal Controlled Land Grant Colleges and Universities. $1,013,376 to UND for the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility program. $230,000... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** EMERADO, N.D. – The skies above North Dakota were filled today with cutting-edge vehicles being pushed to their limits and beyond in a series of tests and simulations hosted by the U.S. Department of War (DOW). This Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) event was hosted simultaneously at the GrandSKY unmanned aerial system (UAS) tech park near Grand Forks and the North Dakota Army National Guard’s Camp Grafton close to Devils Lake. It brought together... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) today released the following statements after President Donald J. Trump nominated Phil Axt to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for North Dakota. “President Trump made an excellent choice,” said Cramer. “Phil knows the people, communities, and values which make North Dakota special. He became Solicitor General as the Biden regulatory assault was at its height and fought tirelessly to uphold the rights reserved to the... CONTINUE READING

Fireside chat highlights North Dakota’s existing role in missile defense and space operations ***Click here for media resources.*** MEDORA, N.D. – “Speak softly and carry a big stick – you will go far” was the perfect quote and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library was the perfect location to kick off U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer’s (R-ND) inaugural “Carry a Big Stick” Defense Forum today. It provided Cramer and his guests an opportunity to apply the philosophy of the nation’s 26th President... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1,370,849 in funding for North Dakota to support energy savings, training, and energy reliability programs across the state. The funding includes: $311,906 in Weatherization Readiness Funds (WRF) to support cost-effective weatherization measures, including insulation, air sealing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades. $546,583 in Training & Technical Assistance Allocation funds to strengthen training,... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced an award of $373,701 to Williston State College through the Advanced Technology Education Program to boost the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce in the Bakken region. With over 19,000 oil-producing wells in the Bakken, the project will help support the STEM workforce needs and the evolving energy and IT industries in the region. Specifically, the project will create a sustainable pipeline of students by... CONTINUE READING

***Click here for media resources.*** MANDAREE, N.D. – The Mandaree community is celebrating today’s grand opening of the Bruce A. Fox Water Treatment Plant. The new facility received $33.3 million in federal funding. It serves the Fort Berthold Rural Water system and is named in honor of Bruce Fox Sr., the longtime Operations, Maintenance and Repair supervisor, who retired after 33 years in the position. Prior to his retirement, Fox Sr. oversaw the Fort Berthold treatment plants and... CONTINUE READING

BISMARCK, N.D. – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $630,000 to regional organizations in North Dakota to support economic development planning and long-term growth. The funding will be distributed as follows: $210,000 to the Tri-County Regional Development Council. $210,000 to the South Central Dakota Regional Council. $210,000 to the Red River Regional Council. CONTINUE READING