Since joining the US Senate, I’ve made it a priority to work closely with local, state, & federal officials to raise awareness about local challenges in North Dakota & bring about results to fix them. Follow along to learn about local projects I worked to make possible. In 2015, I urged the @DeptVetAffairs to support ND veterans w/ new Vet Center in Grand Forks & in summer 2016, a new, permanent Vet Center opened to help vets to heal, connect with their roots, & establish strong support systems grandforksherald.com/opinion/column…

I've long worked to make health care more affordable for individuals, families & children across ND. Follow along to see some of my efforts to fight for North Dakotans' to have access to quality care. In early 2014, I unveiled a series of commonsense proposals with 5 other senators to take needed steps toward making the health reform law work better for individuals, families, & small businesses across North Dakota & the country. Read more in @politico: heitkamp.senate.gov/public/index.c…

Today I’m continuing to share the work I’ve done since joining the US Senate to address & raise awareness about challenges in Indian Country & helping stand up for Native American families. Follow along. The first bill I intro’d in the U.S. Senate, that is now law, created a national Commission on Native American Children to conduct an intensive study into the complex challenges facing Native children to help change outcomes. Read more in the @gfherald. grandforksherald.com/content/heitka…

In the US Senate, I've made it a priority to raise awareness about the challenges in Indian Country & help stand up for Native American families. Follow along today and on Monday to learn more. 84% of Native American women experience violence in their lifetime. But outside of Indian Country, few people are aware of this epidemic. That’s why I introduced #SavannasAct to help law enforcement crack down on these horrible crimes.