This July ranked as one of the hottest and driest on record in North Dakota, putting enormous strain on livestock producers who are just trying to keep their herds watered and fed and their operations afloat.
Kelly Armstrong
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Kelly Michael Armstrong is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Dakota's at-large congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as agriculture, energy, and rural development during his time in office. Armstrong previously served in the North Dakota State Senate from 2015 to 2018, where he was involved in various legislative initiatives. He has been an advocate for policies that support North Dakota's economy and its residents.
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August 25, 2026
The science has gotten better, the technology has gotten better.
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by number of sources- I think this is really a unique thing, and I’m really excited to be a part of it.2 sources2026dailymontanan.com
- “Just as communities were starting to clean up from the first round of storms on June 7, another round hit two days later, compounding the damage and complicating response and recovery for our citizens,”2 sources2026governor.nd.gov
- Doing nothing is not an option.2 sources2026northdakotamonitor.com
- This is, quite frankly, too important to wait that long.2 sources2026northdakotamonitor.com
- I’m not particularly interested in making an 18-year-old kid who’s addicted to a product that was legal a month ago a felon for the rest of his life without any options for moving up and down.2 sources2026northdakotamonitor.com
- In just a few months we’ve seen ground conditions shift from lush green to tinder dry across large portions of our state, and we need to be prepared for a potentially intense wildfire season this fall.2 sources2026governor.nd.gov
Creating a supportive workplace for people in recovery is more than just good policy for filling open jobs in state government – it’s also the right thing to do.
We’re honored to receive this national Recovery Friendly Workplace certification and thankful for everyone in our administration and those who came before us who have worked to reduce the stigma of addiction and help individuals find hope…
I have rescinded the ban on TikTok because it is now majority-owned by an American-led consortium.
“Basically, from Bismarck to the South Dakota and Montana border is as bad as we’ve seen in a very long time,” Armstrong said.
“The best part about this program is it helps now, but the reason we’ll spend less money on this program than we did in 2021 is because we drilled those wells in 2021,” he said. “It’s immediate relief now, but it also helps future…
the app no longer presents an unmitigated or unique cybersecurity threat to state operations
From Capitol Hill to the State Capitol, Conner has navigated complex policy issues with skill and a depth of understanding that will serve North Dakotans well.
I am rescinding the TikTok ban for state-owned devices because the app is now under American control.
In just a few months we’ve seen ground conditions shift from lush green to tinder dry across large portions of our state, and we need to be prepared for a potentially intense wildfire season this fall.
We encourage citizens to keep updated on fire conditions and take precautions to prevent wildfires as we face these challenging conditions together.
State government is committed to deploying all resources at our disposal to protect life and property in cooperation with our local, tribal and federal partners.
North Dakotans are overdosing and dying from a product you can buy off the shelf in a convenience store without any regulations or age requirement.
Right now, it’s the Wild West when it comes to kratom and 7-OH sales in North Dakota: no regulations, no age limits, no accountability.
I’m not particularly interested in making an 18-year-old kid who’s addicted to a product that was legal a month ago a felon for the rest of his life without any options for moving up and down.
I think the least tenable solution is an empty hole in the Capitol grounds.
I’m comfortable with that, but at the end of the day, we need to make sure we are managing billions of dollars of assets for the North Dakota citizens, and we can’t do that without the human resources to do it well.
Kevin and Dr. Deere both bring considerable leadership experience and valuable perspectives on higher education and how it can help meet our state’s workforce demands, including in two of our largest industries, energy and healthcare.
No matter what happens in the future of North Dakota’s budget, you could have $7 soybeans, you could have $12 oil, and this money comes off before anything else is spent.
We have offered our support for whatever they need from our administration as they stand up this committee.
“Just as communities were starting to clean up from the first round of storms on June 7, another round hit two days later, compounding the damage and complicating response and recovery for our citizens,”





