North Dakota Republican Party

08/05/2026

Governor Kelly Armstrong has called for a Special Session. It will begin on September 2nd, in Bismarck.

Press Release:
https://www.governor.nd.gov/news/armstrong-wrigley-announce-executive-actions-ban-unregulated-drug-kratom-amid-growing-concerns?fbclid=Iwb21leATgLzRjbGNrBOAvMmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtjV57nEMPuuyObu-hhXw-ChVutR7OkP3rOvjr9WdNYbTNGMK3uB-0XRPf4j_aem_-MLdLS5pkKLORYOnq8pWhA

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

Governor Kelly Armstrong and Attorney General Wrigley are hosting a live press conference regarding Kratom:

07/31/2026

Thank you, Senator John Hoeven.

FARGO, N.D. — U.S. Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) on the FLAG, Friday pressed for greater Canadian accountability regarding the persistent wildfire smoke blanketing northern border states. Drawing a direct parallel to regional flood mitigation efforts along the

07/29/2026

07/29/2026

Those are some SOLID numbers!

North Dakota has been named the #4 Best State in the Nation by U.S. News and World Report for 2026, climbing from #12 in 2025! This jump highlights the strength of our state’s economic foundation, resilient workforce, and commitment to long-term prosperity.

Key highlights from the report:
#2 in Employment
#3 in Fiscal Stability
#5 in Energy
#7 in Infrastructure
#7 in Opportunity

Read the full report here: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/north-dakota

07/28/2026

As several states move to cap screen time during the school day, do you think North Dakota should consider similar?

From the North Dakota Monitor:

After school cellphone bans passed many statehouses with bipartisan support in recent legislative sessions, state lawmakers are turning to legislation governing how long students should spend looking at screens. This year, four states passed laws restricting or regulating screen time for students fr...

07/27/2026

Start the week off with some North Dakota nature!

07/27/2026

Congratulations to the city of Minot for hosting another great North Dakota State Fair!
The State Fair is another one of the great venues and events that attract visitors and help showcase some of the best of North Dakota.