Articles tagged under: Kelly Armstrong
Armstrong Makes Key Appointments
Published November 24, 2024
Governor-Elect Kelly Armstrong is filling out his team. Roz Leighton will serve as Armstrong's chief of staff. Leighton has had a similar role in Armstrong's congressional office and has experience in the White House, Senator John Hoeven's office and as…FFA Foundation & Food Bank Benefit From Inaugural Ball
Published November 20, 2024
North Dakota Governor-Elect Kelly Armstrong will host his Inaugural Ball on January 18 in Bismarck. In addition to the celebration, there will be a charitable element of the event. The Governor’s Heritage Foundation will partner with the North Dakota FFA…GOP Victory in ND, SD Statewide Races
Published November 6, 2024
In North Dakota, Kelly Armstrong moves from his congressional office in Washington, D.C. to the governor's office in Bismarck. Senator Kevin Cramer won over Democrat Katrina Christiansen with a 66-to-33 percent margin. Longtime Public Service Commissioner Julie Fedorchak easily won…ND Lawmakers Take Input on the Farm Bill
Published February 22, 2024
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Congressman Kelly Armstrong participated in an agricultural roundtable event in Minot Wednesday. Hoeven said it is important to maintain and strengthen crop insurance, update the counter-cyclical farm safety net and provide adequate access to…GOP Lawmakers Seek Timely Farm Bill Passage
Published October 29, 2023
Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson seeking swift passage of the farm bill. Sixty House Republicans joined Finstad in the letter including North Dakota Representative Kelly Armstrong, South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson, Minnesota Representative Michelle…WOTUS: An Existential Crisis for North Dakota
Published February 3, 2023
North Dakota Congressman Kelly Armstrong says the Waters of the United States rule is detrimental to the farmers and ranchers in the Northern Plains. "It's an existential crisis to North Dakota. Every single ag producer and every single cattle rancher know…GOP Lawmakers Ask DOJ to Investigate Packers
Published May 18, 2021
Sixteen House and Senate Republicans, including the entire congressional delegations from North Dakota and South Dakota, are asking the Justice Department to continue its investigation of the meatpacking industry. Nearly one year ago, the DOJ sent civil investigative demands to…Regulatory Changes Sought for Small Meat Processors
Published June 10, 2020
Six Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee, including North Dakota Congressman Kelly Armstrong, are asking USDA to ease regulations on meat processors. The lawmakers say smaller meat processors need more flexibility to compete against the major packer/processors.Lawmakers Upset with EPA Over Small Refinery Waivers
Published May 8, 2019
Thirty-five members of Congress have called on the EPA to end the practice of granting small refinery exemptions for large or unqualified refineries. Fifty-four exemption requests have been granted since President Trump took office without a single denial. The bipartisan…