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Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including dry fertilizer, liquid fertilizer and anhydrous ammonia.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced he has directed more than $1.5 million in state funds to support food assistance programs during the ongoing federal government shutdown, while also urging North Dakota residents to consider donating food or money to their local food pantries to help meet the needs of those losing federal food assistance.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden, Cabinet leaders and other state agency representatives visited the Spirit Lake Nation, meeting with Chairwoman Lonna Jackson-Street, state legislators and other tribal leaders and members to share perspectives and ideas on various challenges and opportunities facing the tribe and state.

For the second time in as many months, President Donald Trump has granted Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration, with the latest declaration covering impacts from severe storms in August that caused significant damage, mostly to electrical infrastructure.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed West Fargo School District Business Manager Levi Bachmeier to serve as North Dakota’s next Superintendent of Public Instruction, citing his strong track record of supporting innovation and accountability in the K-12 education system.