North Dakota Governor's Office
Recent News About North Dakota Governor's Office
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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.
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North Dakota begins construction for women's Heart River Correctional Center opening in 2027
Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden participated with staff and residents from the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Heart River Correctional Center in Mandan.
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Armstrong names Zachary Greenberg as North Dakota's permanent labor commissioner
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has officially appointed Zachary Greenberg as the permanent Labor Commissioner of North Dakota.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Dakota Access Pipeline operation
Gov. Kelly Armstrong responded to a recent court decision involving the Dakota Access Pipeline.
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North Dakota leaders advocate for phone-free schools amid growing legislative support
Gov. Kelly Armstrong, First Lady Kjersti Armstrong, and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden have announced their support for new legislation aimed at enhancing student learning and well-being by implementing phone-free policies in public schools across...
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Grand Forks County leaders approve housing plan for corrections department
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has issued a statement following the Grand Forks County Commission's decision to approve a letter of intent for an agreement with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR).
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Armstrong inspects data center expansion; signs bill easing backup power regulations
Gov. Kelly Armstrong visited Ellendale, North Dakota, to inspect the ongoing construction of an Applied Digital data center expansion and a related housing project.
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North Dakota governor supports property tax relief amid revised revenue forecasts
A revised state revenue forecast in North Dakota indicates potential for significant investments in property tax relief, despite a projected decrease in oil tax revenue.
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North Dakota's oil & gas sector generates billions & thousands of jobs
The oil and gas industry remains a significant contributor to North Dakota's economy, generating over $48.8 billion in gross business volume and supporting more than 63,000 jobs in 2023.
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North Dakota declares statewide fire emergency amid worsening drought
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has declared a statewide fire emergency in North Dakota, signing an executive order to activate the State Emergency Operations Plan.
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North Dakota allocates $20M for UND railroad underpass project
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is set to allocate $20 million in state funding to accelerate the completion of a railroad underpass project near the University of North Dakota campus.