Governor of North Dakota, Press

UPDATED: Armstrong signs bill banning synthetic kratom, restricting natural kratom to 21 and older

Sep 4, 2026

Armstrong reiterates call for kratom ban in State of the State Address to special session of Legislature

Sep 2, 2026

Armstrong: Trump approves presidential major disaster declaration for early June storms

Sep 1, 2026

State Water Commission approves additional $2M for livestock water supply program to meet strong demand

Aug 26, 2026

Armstrong directs flags at half-staff in remembrance of country music icon Dolly Parton

Aug 25, 2026

Armstrong appoints Tony Hillig to serve as director of North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

Aug 20, 2026

Armstrong: State of ND is second state to receive national certification as Recovery Friendly Workplace

Aug 20, 2026

Children's Cabinet annual report highlights progress on coordinating care for ND youth

Aug 19, 2026

JOINT RELEASE: Armstrong, Goehring announce activation of livestock water supply program as drought disaster declared

Aug 18, 2026

Armstrong appoints senior advisor Conner Swanson to lead ND Department of Health and Human Services

Aug 13, 2026

Armstrong rescinds TikTok ban on state devices now that app is majority-owned by American-led group

Aug 12, 2026

Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency as drought intensifies, wildfire risk increases

Aug 7, 2026

Armstrong, Wrigley announce executive actions to ban unregulated drug kratom amid growing concerns

Aug 3, 2026

Armstrong appoints Walsh County State’s Attorney Kelley Cole to Northeast Judicial District judgeship

Jul 30, 2026

Armstrong appoints Beth Jacobson to serve as interim director of ND Department of Environmental Quality

Jul 24, 2026

NEWS: Armstrong appoints Black and Deere to State Board of Higher Education, Azure as student member

Jul 14, 2026

Armstrong directs flags to be flown at half-staff Friday in honor and remembrance of Sen. Lindsey Graham

Jul 12, 2026

Schulz to transition from ND Parks and Recreation to ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Jul 10, 2026

Armstrong requests presidential major disaster declaration for early June storms

Jul 7, 2026

Armstrong, Strinden celebrate grand opening of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora

Jul 4, 2026

Armstrong joins Trump, Burgum for dedication of T.R. Presidential Library, arriving by train in Medora

Jul 1, 2026

Armstrong to welcome President Trump to Medora for Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication

Jun 30, 2026

Armstrong issues executive order declaring statewide disaster for severe storms June 7-9

Jun 30, 2026

Armstrong statement on North Dakota legislators establishing interim committee on AI and data centers

Jun 25, 2026

Armstrong to present Rough Rider Award to wrestling legends Troy and Terry Steiner on Oct. 1 at ND Capitol

Jun 16, 2026

Armstrong statement on ND receiving $27.8M for DAPL costs in settlement with federal government

Jun 11, 2026

Armstrong announces actions to strengthen oversight and integrity of Medicaid program in North Dakota

Jun 5, 2026

Armstrong applauds federal funding for upgrading coal infrastructure, including Antelope Valley Station

Jun 4, 2026

Armstrong statement on U.S. Army Corps releasing Record of Decision for Dakota Access Pipeline

May 21, 2026

Governor directs flags flown at half-staff on Monday until noon in observance of Memorial Day

May 21, 2026

Armstrong appointed 2027 chairman of Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission

May 20, 2026

Armstrong names Mandan Middle School and Bottineau High as 2026 Governor's Band and Chorus

May 20, 2026

Armstrong appoints Phil Davis to serve as interim executive director of Job Service North Dakota

May 15, 2026

Armstrong directs flags at half-staff Thursday in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day

May 13, 2026

Armstrong, other leaders provide updates on Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening and summer events in Medora

May 6, 2026

Armstrong waives hours of service for haulers of fertilizer to help farmers facing delays

May 5, 2026

Armstrong directs flags to be flown at half-staff Friday in honor and remembrance of Rep. Liz Conmy

Apr 30, 2026

Armstrong issues statement on passing of Rep. Liz Conmy; flags to fly at half-staff on day of interment

Apr 26, 2026

Glatt to retire from ND Department of Environmental Quality; Armstrong thanks him for 43 years of service

Apr 23, 2026

Armstrong directs flags flown at half-staff as mark of respect for U.S. Rep. David Scott

Apr 22, 2026

Armstrong presents budget guidelines, calls for closing gap between ongoing revenues, expenses

Apr 8, 2026

Armstrong directs state resources to be ready for America 250, TR Presidential Library celebrations

Apr 7, 2026

Armstrong opens application period for Governor’s Band/Orchestra and Choral programs

Apr 6, 2026

Job Service ND Executive Director Pat Bertagnolli to retire in June; Armstrong thanks him for service

Mar 17, 2026

Armstrong selects wrestling legends Troy and Terry Steiner for North Dakota Rough Rider Award

Mar 5, 2026

Armstrong statement on joint U.S-Israeli strikes in Iran

Mar 1, 2026

Emergency Commission approves funding to expand GPS monitoring to all ND transitional facility residents

Feb 26, 2026

Armstrong statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address

Feb 25, 2026

Armstrong to attend NGA Winter Meeting, White House business session, panel on permitting reform

Feb 18, 2026

Armstrong appoints Fargo attorney Mark Friese to succeed Crothers on North Dakota Supreme Court

Feb 18, 2026