Governor Kelly Armstrong met with President Trump this week at the White House, backing new executive orders aimed at rolling back federal regulations on coal-fired power plants and boosting energy reliability. Armstrong voiced North Dakota’s support for policies promoting energy production from[...]
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Property tax relief bill passes unanimously in state Senate
Property taxes are getting a closer look in North Dakota—and relief may be on the way. This week, lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to boost the annual property tax credit for homeowners from $500 to $1,250, while also expanding the renter’s refund[...]
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North Dakota Senate advances property tax credit but plan differs from House
The North Dakota Senate unanimously passed a property tax bill Thursday, but adopted major amendments that could set up a conference committee showdown between the House and Senate. Amendments to House Bill 1176 reduce the maximum primary residence credit from the $1,450[...]
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North Dakota Senate votes to override Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s 1st veto
The North Dakota Senate voted 45-2 on Thursday to override Gov. Kelly Armstrong’s first veto, rejecting his concerns about a proposed tax credit for prison industries. Senate Bill 2261, which creates a tax credit to support Rough Rider Industries at the State[...]
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Committee advances North Dakota property tax bill but reduces level of tax credit
The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a property tax bill Thursday, but adopted amendments such as reducing the proposed tax credit for homeowners. Senate Majority Leader Sen. David Hogue, R-Minot, introduced amendments to House Bill 1176, a property tax proposal backed[...]
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Gov. Armstrong advocates for eliminating student cell phone use in public schools
Gov. Kelly Armstrong showed up at two committee hearings and held a press conference Wednesday to advocate for eliminating student cell phone use in North Dakota public schools. Identical amendments replacing most of the bill text were presented to both the Senate[...]
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State will provide $20M to expedite railroad underpass project at UND in Grand Forks
BISMARCK, N.D. – 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 today in a meeting[...]
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Gov. Armstrong: A Defining Moment for Property Tax Relief in North Dakota
American auto pioneer Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” With the legislative session reaching its halfway point, success is starting to come into focus as we continue working with lawmakers to deliver[...]
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Armstrong to attend National Governors Association Winter Meeting, business session at White House
BISMARCK, N.D. – 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[...]
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Armstrong signs first bill of 2025 legislative session, expanding eligibility for primary residence tax credit
The following was released by Governor Armstrong’s office. BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today 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[...]
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North Dakota Legislature narrows property tax reform bills as key deadline approaches
North Dakota lawmakers are narrowing their focus on property tax reform, with just seven bills still in play as the session’s midpoint approaches. The most prominent, House Bill 1176, carries the governor’s backing and has been reshaped through committee amendments, though debate[...]
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Armstrong’s executive budget highlighted by property tax relief, infrastructure and housing investments
Governor Kelly Armstrong has laid out his executive budget proposal for 2025-27, focusing on significant investments poised to reshape the state. Prioritizing property tax relief, housing, and education, the $19.89 billion proposal includes over $1 billion in new spending. Highlights feature a[...]
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Armstrong Appoints New Leadership in Water Resources, Interim Iabor Commissioner
It is common in leadership turnovers for the newly elected officials to put new people into administrative roles, and Governor Armstrong is holding to that tradition. Yesterday via news release, he announced two appointments: Reice Haase has been appointed Director of the[...]
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Kelly Armstrong takes office as North Dakota’s 34th governor
Kelly Armstrong assumed office Sunday as North Dakota’s governor after taking the oath of office Friday in a private family ceremony. Armstrong, a Republican who resigned effective Saturday as North Dakota’s sole U.S. House representative, succeeds Gov. Doug Burgum. Armstrong and Lt.[...]