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Armstrong releases statement on the passing of former North Dakota Gov. Allen I. Olson
Friday, December 26, 2025 at 12:40 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued a statement regarding the passing of former North Dakota Gov. Allen I. Olson, who served as the 28th governor of North Dakota from 1981 to 1984 and as the state’s attorney general from 1972 to 1980. Olson died Friday, Dec. 26, at age 87.
Armstrong issues statement on U.S. Army Corps releasing final EIS for Dakota Access Pipeline
Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00 am
Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Dakota Access Pipeline, recommending that pipeline operations be maintained and the easement to cross Lake Oahe be reinstated.
North Dakota leaders highlight relief package eliminating property tax bill for 50,000 households
Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:20 am
As property tax statements arrive in North Dakotans’ mailboxes this month, Gov. Kelly Armstrong joined lawmakers and state Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus at the Capitol today to highlight the significant relief being provided by the $1,600 Primary Residence Credit (PRC) approved last spring, while also emphasizing the need to grow the credit in future legislative sessions to eliminate property taxes for even more households.
Armstrong voices support for revised ‘Waters of the U.S.’ definition as good for ND ag, energy, businesses
Friday, December 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Gov. Kelly Armstrong shared his support for the revised definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers, which will provide certainty and common-sense regulation for farmers, businesses and consumers.
USDA Secretary Rollins approves ND’s SNAP food waiver, another step toward becoming healthiest state
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:33 am
Gov. Kelly Armstrong thanked U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins for approving North Dakota’s application for a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food-choice waiver.
