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Published on May 28, 2025 - 17:51 GMT

Armstrong highlights economic, national security benefits of Talon Metals battery minerals processing facility to be built on ...

BEULAH, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today took part in a signing ceremony to celebrate Talon Metals securing a site for its proposed Beulah Minerals Processing Facility on the former Westmoreland Mining coal mine near Beulah. The ceremony marked a …

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Published on May 27, 2025 - 17:35 GMT

Armstrong directs flags flown at half-staff Thursday in honor of state Rep. Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Schreiber-Beck

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, May 29, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect as state Rep. Cynthia “Cindy …

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Published on May 26, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

Armstrong pays tribute to nation's military heroes on Memorial Day

MANDAN, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong released the following statement today in observance of Memorial Day. Armstrong paid tribute to the nation’s military heroes during the Memorial Day ceremony at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery near Mandan. “Because of …

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Published on May 22, 2025 - 22:06 GMT

Armstrong directs flags flown at half-staff on Monday until noon in observance of Memorial Day

BISMARCK, N.D. – In observance of Memorial Day, Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Monday, May 26, until noon, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their …

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Published on May 20, 2025 - 00:41 GMT

Armstrong issues statement on passing of state Rep. Cynthia ‘Cindy’ Schreiber-Beck

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement today regarding the passing of state Rep. Cynthia “Cindy” Schreiber-Beck of Wahpeton. “Cindy Schreiber-Beck served the citizens of North Dakota with a quiet strength and determination …

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Published on May 19, 2025 - 20:54 GMT

Armstrong signs remaining bills, uses vetoes to protect budgeting process, executive authority

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed the remaining bills from the 2025 legislative session while also using his line-item veto authority on portions of six bills. “From the start of this session, we struck a collaborative tone with the …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 18:30 GMT

Armstrong appoints Pat Traynor to serve as interim commissioner of ND Health and Human Services

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the appointment of Dakota Medical Foundation (DMF) Executive Director J. Patrick “Pat” Traynor to serve as interim commissioner of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), …

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Published on May 16, 2025 - 16:37 GMT

Armstrong announces 2025 Governor's Band and Chorus from St. Mary's Central and Davies High School

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong today announced today that the St. Mary’s Central High School Wind Orchestra of Bismack and the Davies High School Vivace group of Fargo have been selected as the Governor’s Official …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 16:30 GMT

Armstrong directs flags at half-staff Thursday in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Thursday, May 15, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in observance of …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 22:41 GMT

Armstrong meets with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, discusses key issues for energy and agriculture

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today met with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, discussing how North Dakota is working with the federal government and industry partners to protect the state’s natural resources …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 17:23 GMT

UPDATED: Armstrong signs historic property tax relief and reform package for North Dakota homeowners

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today joined bill sponsors and other legislators as he signed a landmark property tax relief and reform package to ease the burden on North Dakota homeowners and limit growth in local spending. “It ended up being an …

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Published on May 3, 2025 - 10:47 GMT

Armstrong: Legislature passes meaningful property tax relief and reform for North Dakota homeowners

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota lawmakers have sent Gov. Kelly Armstrong a landmark property tax relief and reform bill that closely resembles the package he proposed in January to ease the burden on homeowners and limit local spending growth. “This bill …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 14:52 GMT

Armstrong proclaims May 3-4 as Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, directs flags at half-staff Sunday

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all government agencies to fly the U.S. and North Dakota flags at half-staff Sunday, May 4, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor of Fallen Firefighters …

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Published on April 29, 2025 - 17:43 GMT

Armstrong signs package of bills designed to support recovery and reentry, reduce recidivism

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed a package of three bills focused on reentry practices that will make North Dakota safer. The new laws focus resources on efforts that interrupt crime, promote recovery and help people leaving prison and …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 18:39 GMT

Armstrong highlights benefits to students as he signs bill requiring phone-free K-12 public schools in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. – A new law requiring K-12 public schools in North Dakota to adopt phone-free school policies may be the most impactful legislation of this session, Gov. Kelly Armstrong said as he signed the bill today surrounded by students, school …

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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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