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Published on April 23, 2025 - 23:18 GMT

JOINT RELEASE: Armstrong, Wrigley applaud court ruling ordering U.S. to pay North Dakota nearly $28M for DAPL-related costs

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Attorney General Drew Wrigley today applauded a federal judge’s decision ordering the United States to pay North Dakota nearly $28 million in damages for law enforcement and other costs the state …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 19:04 GMT

Armstrong welcomes Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins to North Dakota, thanks her for responsiveness

FARGO, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today participated in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins in Fargo, welcoming her to North Dakota and thanking her for the Trump administration’s responsiveness to farmers and …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 22:07 GMT

Armstrong signs bill creating framework for establishing public charter schools in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong released the following statement today after signing Senate Bill 2241, which creates a framework for establishing public charter schools in North Dakota. The Governor’s Office testified in support of the bill. “ …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 18:25 GMT

UPDATED: Armstrong issues statement on passing of Pope Francis, directs flags flown at half-staff

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong released the following statement regarding the passing of Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who died Monday at age 88. “Pope Francis led by example with humility, kindness and respect for the dignity …

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Published on April 21, 2025 - 14:49 GMT

Armstrong statement on passing of Pope Francis

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong released the following statement today regarding the passing of Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, who died Monday at age 88. “Pope Francis led by example with humility, kindness and respect for the …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 02:17 GMT

Armstrong meets with President Trump, thanks him for executive orders supporting coal, energy stability

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today met with President Donald Trump at the White House, thanking him for the executive orders he signed Tuesday to lift burdensome Biden-era federal restrictions on coal-fired power plants and strengthen the …

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Published on April 7, 2025 - 20:25 GMT

Armstrong, SD Gov. Rhoden attend ‘historic’ meeting with Standing Rock Chair Alkire, Tribal Council

FORT YATES, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today attended a joint meeting with Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairwoman Janet Alkire, South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden and members of the Tribal Council at tribal headquarters in Fort Yates. In what Alkire called a “ …

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Published on April 3, 2025 - 17:28 GMT

Application period extended for Governor’s Band/Orchestra and Choral programs

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the application period has been extended until April 14 for school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota interested in serving as the Governor’s Official State Band/ …

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Published on April 2, 2025 - 22:27 GMT

Armstrong helps break ground on new Heart River Correctional Center; facility scheduled to open in 2027

MANDAN, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden today joined staff and residents from the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) to break ground on the Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC), the state’s new …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 20:54 GMT

Armstrong appoints interim Labor Commissioner Zachary Greenberg to permanent role

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced he has appointed interim state Labor Commissioner Zachary Greenberg to the position on a permanent basis. Greenberg has led the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights as interim labor …

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Published on March 28, 2025 - 19:22 GMT

Armstrong statement on judge dismissing lawsuit that aimed to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline

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Published on March 26, 2025 - 16:24 GMT

Armstrong, Strinden announce support for phone-free schools to improve student learning and well-being

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong, First Lady Kjersti Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden today joined state legislators, education and student representatives, and others in announcing support for new legislation designed to improve learning and …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 19:12 GMT

Armstrong inspects Applied Digital expansion, housing project in Ellendale, signs backup power supply bill

ELLENDALE, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today joined state and local officials in inspecting the new Applied Digital data center expansion and a related housing project, both under construction in Ellendale. While there, Armstrong also signed legislation …

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Published on March 19, 2025 - 01:21 GMT

Armstrong statement on Grand Forks County leaders approving letter of intent to house DOCR residents

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong released the following statement today after the Grand Forks County Commission approved a letter of intent to enter an agreement with the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide custody and …

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Published on March 13, 2025 - 17:41 GMT

Armstrong: Revised revenue forecast supports meaningful property tax relief, other priorities

BISMARCK, N.D. – A revised state revenue forecast released today supports significant investments in property tax relief and other priorities despite a downward adjustment in oil tax revenue, Gov. Kelly Armstrong said. “North Dakota homeowners being …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 18:19 GMT

Armstrong helps highlight study showing positive economic impact of oil and gas industry in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. – The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state’s economy, accounting for more than $48.8 billion in gross business volume and over 63,000 jobs in 2023, according to a study highlighted today by Gov. Kelly …

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Published on March 11, 2025 - 05:09 GMT

Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency as drought conditions persist, wildfire risk remains high

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as above average temperatures and below average precipitation continue to exacerbate drought …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

Armstrong announces opening of application period for Governor’s Band/Orchestra and Choral programs

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the application period is now open for school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota to apply to serve as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra Program and Choral …

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Published on March 7, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

Armstrong: State will provide $20M to expedite railroad underpass project at UND in Grand Forks

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will provide $20 million in state funding to expedite the completion of a long-planned railroad underpass project near the University of North Dakota campus, Gov. Kelly Armstrong …

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Published on March 5, 2025 - 04:43 GMT

Armstrong releases statement on President Trump’s address to joint session of Congress

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s address tonight to a joint session of Congress. “President Trump outlined the significant progress our nation has made during his six short weeks in …

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