Articles tagged under: kevin cramer
WOTUS Reviewed
Published June 13, 2019
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer chaired a hearing Wednesday that reviewed the Waters of the United States regulations. Cramer criticized the Obama Administration and its efforts with WOTUS. "The EPA administrator at the time promised us that this rule would…Seeking Market Access for Fresh Potatoes
Published February 19, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking the Trump Administration to prioritize market access for U.S. potatoes in its trade negotiations with China. Exports are significant for the fresh potato business and more market access is being sought. The letter…Holding Wheeler Accountable for an E15 Commitment
Published February 18, 2019
As the Senate considers Andrew Wheeler to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says there are still unknowns on the progress of year-round E15 availability. "This is just the beginning of the implementation. The EPA has to…Cramer Announces DC Staff
Published January 11, 2019
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer has announced key staff selections. Mark Gruman, who was Cramer’s chief of staff in the House, will have the same role in the Senate office. Bree Vculek is the legislative assistant that is the point…Congressman Remains Optimistic about Farm Bill
Published December 3, 2018
As of Friday, North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer hadn't seen the complete version of the farm bill. However, Cramer doesn’t expect additional work requirements in the nutrition title of the bill. "I expect the commodity title to be the best…Private Property Rights, Research Focus at NDFB Meeting
Published November 12, 2018
NDFB President Daryl Lies says the recent election results set the tone for the NDFB Annual Meeting. Congressman Kevin Cramer addressed members during the event, reassuring work on regulatory relief. Members also set local policy priorities, including research. "Our membership…Cramer Wins North Dakota Senate Race
Published November 7, 2018
Congressman Kevin Cramer will be sworn in as North Dakota’s newest senator, defeating incumbent Heidi Heitkamp Tuesday by nearly 11 percent. During a recent interview with the Red River Farm Network, Cramer was asked what his priorities would be if…Cramer: Advocates Philosophy and Policy
Published November 5, 2018
After three terms in Congress, Representative Kevin Cramer tells RRFN he has always been working for North Dakota farmers and ranchers. That includes work on the farm bill and wetlands reform. "In addition, consider the general philosophy and policy across…Farm Bill Discussions Continue After Missed Deadline
Published October 1, 2018
North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer tells RRFN anything in the farm bill that doesn't have a base could be effected, but the vast majority of the farm bill doesn’t change until January 1. "There is some room to continue the…