BISMARCK, North Dakota, March 15 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * BISMARCK, ND - On Thursday, the ND Legislature received a revised revenue forecast for the upcoming biennium. State revenues over the next two years are expected to grow at a slower pace due to lower oil prices and greater uncertainty from President Donald Trump's trade wars. Sen. Josh Boschee (D-Fargo) said: "After mere weeks back in office, Donald Trump's chaotic policies have  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, March 13 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release: * * * Former Dem-NPL Chair George Gaukler passes away VALLEY CITY, ND - Valley City developer and former Chair of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL, George Gaukler, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Gaukler served as Chair of the Dem-NPL from 1980-1994. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 10, 2025 at the Center for the Arts on the VCSU campus. Former U.S. Representative Earl   more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, March 11 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on March 10, 2025: * * * Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency as drought conditions persist, wildfire risk remains high BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as above average temperatures and below average precipitation continue to exacerbate drought conditions and incr  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, March 12 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong helps highlight study showing positive economic impact of oil and gas industry in ND BISMARCK, N.D. - The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state's economy, accounting for more than $48.8 billion in gross business volume and over 63,000 jobs in 2023, according to a study highlighted today by Gov. Kelly Armstrong, a researcher from North Dakota St  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, March 14 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on March 13, 2025: * * * Armstrong: Revised revenue forecast supports meaningful property tax relief, other priorities BISMARCK, N.D. - A revised state revenue forecast released today supports significant investments in property tax relief and other priorities despite a downward adjustment in oil tax revenue, Gov. Kelly Armstrong said. "North Dakota homeowners being squeezed by high property t  more