Governor of North Dakota — Press

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

May 21, 2026

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

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

Feb 18, 2026

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

Feb 18, 2026

Armstrong rolls out statewide program to improve North Dakota’s soil health and wildlife habitat

Jan 29, 2026

Armstrong statements on House Majority Leader Lefor, appropriations chair Vigesaa retiring from Legislature

Jan 28, 2026

Armstrong: North Dakota’s growth continues with record population estimate of nearly 800,000

Jan 27, 2026

Armstrong: ND to participate in federal tax credit for donations to Scholarship Granting Organizations

Jan 26, 2026

Armstrong signs bills supporting launch of North Dakota’s Rural Health Transformation Program

Jan 23, 2026

Armstrong appoints Fargo consultant Michelle Kommer to State Board of Higher Education

Jan 22, 2026

In State of the State Address, Armstrong says rural health care challenges in ND demand bold action

Jan 21, 2026

Armstrong directs flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Jan. 22, in honor of former Gov. Allen Olson

Jan 16, 2026

Armstrong appoints Judicial Referee Scott Diamond of Fargo to East Central Judicial District judgeship

Jan 15, 2026

Armstrong directs flags flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa

Jan 7, 2026

Armstrong statement on arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro

Jan 5, 2026

ND awarded $199M for Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen care in rural communities

Dec 29, 2025

Armstrong releases statement on the passing of former North Dakota Gov. Allen I. Olson

Dec 26, 2025

Armstrong issues statement on U.S. Army Corps releasing final EIS for Dakota Access Pipeline

Dec 19, 2025

North Dakota leaders highlight relief package eliminating property tax bill for 50,000 households

Dec 19, 2025

Armstrong voices support for revised ‘Waters of the U.S.’ definition as good for ND ag, energy, businesses

Dec 12, 2025

USDA Secretary Rollins approves ND’s SNAP food waiver, another step toward becoming healthiest state

Dec 10, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Armstrong eyes Jan. 21 as tentative date for special legislative session

Dec 5, 2025

Armstrong directs flags flown at half-staff until sunset in honor of National Guard member killed in D.C.

Dec 4, 2025

North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Daniel Crothers notifies Armstrong of Feb. 28, 2026, retirement date

Nov 26, 2025

Armstrong stresses cooperation with Standing Rock, fulfills commitment to visit all five tribal nations

Nov 24, 2025

Armstrong issues executive order establishing North Dakota Interagency Council on Homelessness

Nov 14, 2025

Armstrong appoints Devils Lake attorney Ashley Samuelson to Northeast Judicial District judgeship

Nov 12, 2025

ND submits Rural Health Transformation application aimed at strengthening care in rural communities

Nov 5, 2025

Armstrong thanks EPA Administrator Zeldin for approving ND’s coal combustion residuals program

Nov 5, 2025

Armstrong directs flags flown at half-staff in remembrance of former Vice President Dick Cheney

Nov 4, 2025

First Lady invites public to submit ornaments for State Christmas Tree; lighting ceremony scheduled for Dec. 2

Nov 3, 2025

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

Oct 30, 2025