The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) will provide $20 million in state funding to expedite the completion of a long-planned railroad underpass project near the University of North Dakota campus, Gov. Kelly Armstrong announced in a meeting with Grand Forks officials in Bismarck.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong released a statement after President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong released a statement regarding the passing of retired U.S. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill, who received the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation for its citizens, in November 2018. Hill died Friday at age 93.

Categories: Flag Directives

Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff from dawn to dusk on Friday, Feb. 28, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor and remembrance of state Rep. Josh Christy of Fargo. Christy died Tuesday, Feb. 18, at age 43.

Categories: Flag Directives

Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued the a statement regarding the passing of state Rep. Josh Christy of Fargo.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong will attend the National Governors Association Winter Meeting Thursday through Saturday in Washington, D.C. The governor plans to participate in sessions on a variety of topics as well as a business session for governors at the White House with Cabinet members and President Donald Trump.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed his first bill of the 2025 legislative session, expanding eligibility for the state’s $500 property tax credit on primary residences to allow an estimated 3,900 additional residences to qualify for the credit.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order waiving hours of service requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting propane and other petroleum products as the state experiences frigid temperatures, with tonight’s low in Bismarck forecasted to plunge to around 40 below zero.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong congratulated state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler on her nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education in the U.S. Department of Education.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong signed an executive order allowing him to appoint a Governor’s Office staff member to chair the North Dakota Military Commission.