North Dakota Governor's Office
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Recent News About North Dakota Governor's Office
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Governor Armstrong honors military heroes on Memorial Day
Gov. Kelly Armstrong delivered a statement today in honor of Memorial Day, recognizing the sacrifices made by military personnel at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery near Mandan.
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Flags lowered in honor of late Rep. Schreiber-Beck
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has ordered all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 29, in honor of state Rep. Cynthia "Cindy" Schreiber-Beck, who will be laid to rest that day.
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Flags ordered half-staff in North Dakota for Memorial Day observance
In Bismarck, North Dakota, Governor Kelly Armstrong has issued a directive for all government agencies to lower the United States and North Dakota flags to half-staff on Monday, May 26.
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North Dakota mourns loss of Rep. Cindy Schreiber-Beck
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has expressed his condolences following the passing of State Representative Cynthia "Cindy" Schreiber-Beck of Wahpeton.
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Armstrong concludes bill signings with selective vetoes
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has concluded the signing of bills from North Dakota's 2025 legislative session, applying his line-item veto authority to portions of six bills.
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Flags lowered for Peace Officers Memorial Day in North Dakota
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has instructed all government agencies in North Dakota to lower the United States and state flags to half-staff on Thursday, May 15.
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St. Mary's Central, Davies High selected as Governor's Band & Chorus
Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong have announced the selection of St. Mary's Central High School Wind Orchestra from Bismarck and Davies High School Vivace choir from Fargo as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra...
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Pat Traynor named interim head of ND Health and Human Services
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed J. Patrick "Pat" Traynor as the interim commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), effective June 2.
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North Dakota governor meets EPA administrator, discusses energy and agriculture issues
Governor Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota recently met with Lee Zeldin, the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in Washington, D.C. The discussion centered on collaboration between North Dakota and the federal...
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North Dakota legislature passes major property tax relief bill
North Dakota lawmakers have approved significant property tax relief and reform for homeowners, delivering a critical legislative achievement for Governor Kelly Armstrong.
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Governor Armstrong designates Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, flags to be at half-staff
Gov. Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota has instructed all state government agencies to lower the U.S. and North Dakota flags to half-staff on Sunday, May 4.
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North Dakota governor signs extensive tax relief and reform package into law
Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed a historic property tax relief and reform package aimed at easing the burden on North Dakota homeowners and curbing local spending growth.
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Governor Armstrong signs new laws to enhance public safety and reentry practices
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has signed three bills aimed at improving reentry practices in North Dakota to enhance public safety.
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Court orders U.S. to pay North Dakota $28M over DAPL protest costs
North Dakota officials have welcomed a recent legal decision in which a federal judge has ordered the United States to pay nearly $28 million in damages to the state.
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North Dakota governor signs bill for public charter schools
Governor Kelly Armstrong has signed Senate Bill 2241, establishing a framework for public charter schools in North Dakota.
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Governor Armstrong orders flags at half-staff for Pope Francis
Governor Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota expressed condolences following the death of Pope Francis at age 88.
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Secretary Rollins announces $340M in disaster aid on North Dakota visit
Gov. Kelly Armstrong engaged in a discussion in Fargo with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, expressing gratitude for the Trump administration's attention to farmers and ranchers.
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Gov. Armstrong meets President Trump to discuss energy policies and celebrate NDSU achievement
Gov. Kelly Armstrong met with President Donald Trump at the White House to thank him for recent executive orders aimed at supporting coal energy and improving the U.S. electric grid's reliability and security.
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Standing Rock, SD, and ND governors meet; discussions on education, bridge project, and collaboration
Gov. Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota and Gov. Larry Rhoden of South Dakota attended a joint meeting with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairwoman Janet Alkire and Tribal Council members at Fort Yates.
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North Dakota extends application deadline for Governor's music programs
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has announced an extension to the application deadline for North Dakota's Governor's Band/Orchestra Program and Choral Program.