HOEVEN OUTLINES EFFORTS TO ADVANCE CRACK THE CODE 2.0

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Hoeven issued the following news release:

While delivering remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Hoeven outlined efforts in North Dakota to advance Crack the Code 2.0, an initiative he is spearheading to partner the state's coal and oil industries and strengthen U.S. energy security. Hoeven continues working with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, along with state and industry leaders, to move the $171 million initiative forward, with the senator:

* Working to secure a total of $50 million in federal funding (https://www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-releases/hoeven-working-to-provide-up-to-50-million-in-federal-funding-for-crack-the-code-20-initiative) for Crack the Code 2.0. * The in...