# Ripon Advance Promoting Excellence in Government Since 1962 Page: Feed: --- ## [Moran calls on USTR to reconsider 50% tariffs on Canadian-imported, de-icing salt](https://riponadvance.com/featured/moran-calls-on-ustr-to-reconsider-50-tariffs-on-canadian-imported-de-icing-salt/) _2026-08-19 · Ripon Advance News Service_ The Trump administration’s proposed 50 percent tariffs on imported salt from Canada would have a negative impact on businesses, local governments, and taxpayers across the nation, according to U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS). “Specifically, I am concerned that imposing 50 Read more... The post Moran calls on USTR to reconsider 50% tariffs on Canadian-imported, de-icing salt appeared first on Ripon… ## [Moolenaar supports DOD’s investigation into foreign ties of 30 U.S. universities](https://riponadvance.com/stories/moolenaar-supports-dods-investigation-into-foreign-ties-of-30-u-s-universities/) _2026-08-19 · Ripon Advance News Service_ U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), chairman of the U.S. House Select Committee on China, supports recent actions by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), which on Monday issued formal notifications to 30 domestic academic institutions, directing them to initiate immediate Read more... The post Moolenaar supports DOD’s investigation into foreign ties of 30 U.S. universities appeared first on Ripon… ## [Hoeven unveils new plan to help protect upstream farmers](https://riponadvance.com/stories/hoeven-unveils-new-plan-to-help-protect-upstream-farmers/) _2026-08-19 · Ripon Advance News Service_ U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) on Tuesday outlined a two-part plan aimed at protecting farmers who could face crop losses from the operation of the Fargo-Moorhead, N.D., region’s permanent flood protection project. The senator’s plan addresses a gap in federal Read more... The post Hoeven unveils new plan to help protect upstream farmers appeared first on Ripon Advance . ## [Hoeven secures funding for Grand Forks, N.D. housing, violence intervention center](https://riponadvance.com/featured/hoeven-secures-funding-for-grand-forks-n-d-housing-violence-intervention-center/) _2026-08-18 · Ripon Advance News Service_ U.S. Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND) said on Monday that he has secured federal action to resolve a nearly decade-old loan issue involving the Grand Forks Housing Authority and finalized nearly $1.8 million in federal grants for the Community Violence Intervention Read more... The post Hoeven secures funding for Grand Forks, N.D. housing, violence intervention center appeared first on Ripon Advance . ## [Cammack touts federal funding for rural healthcare providers in her Florida district](https://riponadvance.com/stories/cammack-touts-federal-funding-for-rural-healthcare-providers-in-her-florida-district/) _2026-08-18 · Ripon Advance News Service_ U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) said that more than $42.2 million has been invested in her home-state district from the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal initiative providing $50 billion over five years (2026–2030) to modernize and strengthen health care Read more... The post Cammack touts federal funding for rural healthcare providers in her Florida district appeared first on Ripon… ## [Smith highlights timber industry challenges during Missouri sawmill tour](https://riponadvance.com/stories/smith-highlights-timber-industry-challenges-during-missouri-sawmill-tour/) _2026-08-18 · Ripon Advance News Service_ U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO) is pressing for stronger domestic markets for Missouri timber after touring a Ste. Genevieve County sawmill and meeting with industry officials about challenges ranging from Chinese imports to railroad consolidation. The congressman visited Naeger Forest Read more... The post Smith highlights timber industry challenges during Missouri sawmill tour appeared first on… ## [Fedorchak wins more haying flexibility for North Dakota farmers](https://riponadvance.com/stories/fedorchak-wins-more-haying-flexibility-for-north-dakota-farmers/) _2026-08-18 · Ripon Advance News Service_ U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) said Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will allow North Dakota farmers and ranchers facing severe drought to request more than the current 15-day period to remove hay bales from Conservation Reserve Program Read more... The post Fedorchak wins more haying flexibility for North Dakota farmers appeared first on Ripon Advance . ## [Harrigan sponsors GATE Act to restrict foreign adversaries from National Labs](https://riponadvance.com/stories/harrigan-sponsors-gate-act-to-restrict-foreign-adversaries-from-national-labs/) _2026-08-17 · Ripon Advance News Service_ The U.S. National Laboratories would be prohibited from admitting certain foreign nationals that pose a threat to national security under legislation led by U.S. Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC). “America’s National Laboratories are home to some of the most sensitive and Read more... The post Harrigan sponsors GATE Act to restrict foreign adversaries from National Labs appeared first on Ripon Advance . ## [Kiggans, FBI director tackle challenges facing local Virginia law enforcement](https://riponadvance.com/stories/kiggans-fbi-director-tackle-challenges-facing-local-virginia-law-enforcement/) _2026-08-17 · Ripon Advance News Service_ U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) on Aug. 13 joined FBI Director Kash Patel and local, state, and federal law enforcement leaders for a discussion on the challenges facing law enforcement agencies across Hampton Roads, Va. “Keeping our communities safe requires Read more... The post Kiggans, FBI director tackle challenges facing local Virginia law enforcement appeared first on Ripon Advance . ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xFqK53GeM0Ab) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Senate unanimously approves Wicker’s bipartisan bill to support USMMA athletics](https://riponadvance.com/stories/senate-unanimously-approves-wickers-bipartisan-bill-to-support-usmma-athletics/) _2026-08-17 · Ripon Advance News Service_ The U.S. Senate recently passed a bipartisan bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) that would support the athletic programs at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), sending the bill to the U.S. House of Representatives for action. “By Read more... The post Senate unanimously approves Wicker’s bipartisan bill to support USMMA athletics appeared first on Ripon Advance .