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President Trump approves Armstrong's request for major disaster declaration for Aug. 7-8 storm damage
Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 09:26 am
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.
Armstrong appoints Levi Bachmeier to serve as next North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 02:05 pm
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.
Armstrong congratulates Superintendent Baesler on confirmation to U.S. Department of Education position
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 05:20 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong congratulated state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler after the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education in the U.S. Department of Education.
North Dakota hosts inaugural Governor’s Workforce Summit to advance statewide workforce strategy
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 02:30 pm
More than 100 workforce leaders from across North Dakota gathered Thursday at the Bismarck State College Advanced Technology Center for the inaugural Governor’s Workforce Summit, a first-of-its-kind event convened by the North Dakota Department of Commerce and hosted by Gov. Kelly Armstrong.
Armstrong, Strinden stress importance of state-tribal partnerships in meeting with MHA Nation leaders
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 04:11 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden and state agency representatives met with leaders and members of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation, discussing challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities for state-tribal relations.
