North Dakota Gov. Armstrong announces new leader for North Dakota’s largest agency, set to take over Aug. 29
North Dakota – Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Conner Swanson to lead the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), with the appointment taking effect Aug. 29. Armstrong cited Swanson’s experience handling complex policy issues at both the state and federal levels, as well…
North Dakota lifts TikTok ban on state-owned devices imposed over national security concerns, Gov. Armstrong says app is now majority-owned by an American-led consortium
North Dakota – North Dakota government agencies may once again request access to TikTok on state-owned devices after Gov. Kelly Armstrong rescinded a statewide ban that had been in place for more than three years. The decision followed changes to TikTok’s ownership structure that transferred…
North Dakota Sen. Cramer honors oldest “Rosie the Riveter” after delivering her handmade quilts to Trump and Vance and returning with a personal gift
North Dakota – Sen. Kevin Cramer shared a personal story about Irene Sprague, North Dakota’s oldest “Rosie the Riveter,” after helping deliver handmade quilts she created for President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Cramer said Sprague had tasked him with delivering the quilts…
Tyler Parkway construction reaches major milestone as Bismarck officials provide new update
Bismarck, N.D. – Construction on the Tyler Parkway project in Bismarck continues to move forward, with city officials announcing that significant progress has been made on storm sewer installation and key traffic improvements. According to an update released Wednesday, crews have completed approximately 25% of…
Sen. Cramer backs bill to close loophole that allows illegal immigrants to be released when their countries refuse to take them back, says they should remain in custody until deported
North Dakota – “People who are in the United States illegally and have removal orders shouldn’t be released simply because their home country refuses to take them back,” Sen. Kevin Cramer said, arguing that current immigration law allows some people who have been ordered removed…
Bismarck reopens all Main Ave lanes after downtown road construction ahead of schedule
Bismarck, N.D. – Traffic is moving normally again along Main Ave in downtown Bismarck after construction crews reopened all lanes ahead of schedule. The city announced that all lanes had been reopened to traffic and traffic signals were back to normal operation. One small repair…
Bismarck police ask public for help locating 16-year-old runaway
Bismarck, N.D. – The Bismarck Police Department asked the public to help locate 16-year-old Benjamin Sahli, who was reported missing on Aug. 7. Police described Sahli as 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds. He has sandy blonde hair and hazel eyes…
Sen. Cramer slams Democrats after Senate passes bill to avert government shutdown, says their “distaste” of Trump is greater than willingness to do their job
North Dakota – “Democrats have made it clear their distaste of President Trump is greater than their willingness to do their job and pass a full appropriations bill for the year,” Sen. Kevin Cramer said after the Senate approved a short-term funding measure aimed at…
