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We approach each of these key priorities keeping our vision in mind:
Making North Dakota the best place to live, work and raise a family.
“North Dakota is not broken. It does not need fixing. We are home to the best people on Earth...our sole focus should be to make their lives easier – to promote policies that make North Dakota the best place to live, work and raise a family.”
-Governor Kelly Armstrong in his 2025 State of the State Address
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To be the state government with the most efficient and effective delivery of services and best use of taxpayer dollars.
“When government stays in silos, it leads to duplicative work. Our goal is to create efficiencies, reduce the footprint of government and save North Dakota taxpayers money.”
- Governor Kelly Armstrong
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Align North Dakotans with opportunities and attainable housing to support family, communities and a high quality of life.
“The issues in North Dakota are the same issues everywhere…we can’t build this stuff if we don’t find the right people and the right policies to get it done. You get somebody from the right, somebody from the left, and say, ‘We have to figure out a way to do this better.’ And if you don’t look at it that way, you’re never going to get it done.”
- Governor Kelly Armstrong
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Creating opportunities and access to four-season outdoor recreation for all ages.
“Whether you’re drawn by our outdoor recreation, wide-open spaces, diverse wildlife, or friendly communities, our state is a place where you and your family can relax, unwind, and make memories. From our peaceful prairies to our rugged, untamed badlands, our state is home to incredible outdoor recreation.”
- Governor Kelly Armstrong
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Prevent. Partner. Protect. Restore.
“We’ll continue to support our law enforcement, our firefighters and our first responders — who literally have the toughest and most important jobs in each and every one of our communities. They’re not just answering a phone. They’re saving people’s lives every single day.”
- Governor Kelly Armstrong
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Provide hope, healing and opportunity for every North Dakotan seeking a second chance.
“The data is clear, re-entry programs work to reduce recidivism. Our focus is on reentry practices that promote recovery and help people leaving prison, making North Dakota communities safer. We can’t build our way out of the prison overcrowding problem and we need to be smart on crime, not soft on crime.”
- Governor Kelly Armstrong
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To strengthen intergovernmental collaboration by coordinating active initiatives between North Dakota state agencies and the Five Sovereign Tribal Nations, ensuring alignment, accountability, and engagement that respects sovereignty
“We are here to listen to the needs, challenges and opportunities of our tribal nations, which are each unique in their own way, and identify avenues to turn ideas into action. We look forward to continued collaboration and partnerships that strengthen state-tribal relations for the benefit of tribal members and all North Dakota citizens.”
- Governor Kelly Armstrong