Serving the People of North Dakota
Gov. Kelly Armstrong is presenting the 2026 State of the State Address to a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
North Dakota Capitol House Chamber
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Gov. Kelly Armstrong delivered his State of the State Address to a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly, calling upon lawmakers to ban the unregulated drug kratom following his executive action last month to temporarily prohibit sales of the drug.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong thanked President Donald Trump for approving the governor’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration for severe storms June 7-9 that caused millions of dollars in damage in North Dakota.
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring joined the State Water Commission in announcing an additional $2 million for the Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program, as demand for the program has outstripped the initial $2 million approved last week.
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset Tuesday, Sept. 1, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect for the memory of legendary country music singer-songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton.
The State of North Dakota has been certified as a Recovery Friendly Workplace, one of only two state governments to receive the national certification from the National Recovery Friendly Workplace Institute, Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced.
