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New Director of Government Relations Appointed at Montana State Auditor’s Office
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Announces Personnel Moves FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helena, Montana –The Office of the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, is pleased to announce Mr. Trevor Graff of Helena will...

News Release: North Dakota’s Holiday Events Offer a Sleigh Full of Adventurous Cheer
Holiday markets, festivals, light displays, and more beckon visitors for legendary experiences Now is the perfect time to explore the sparkling lights and cozy holiday events that transform North Dakota into a spectacular winter wonderland during...

Burgum appoints Lt. Daniel Haugen to serve as interim superintendent of North Dakota Highway Patrol
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed Lt. Daniel Haugen to serve as interim superintendent of the North Dakota Highway Patrol, effective Dec. 1. Col. Brandon Solberg is retiring from law enforcement Nov. 30 after nearly 6½ years as...

Statement from the Department of Commerce's North Dakota Development Fund
Statement from the Department of Commerce Recently, there have been questions posed about the mission, practices, and impact of the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) and overall Department of Commerce related to economic development...

FEMA Approves $5.9 Million for North Dakota Department of Emergency Services
DENVER – FEMA approved $5.9 million in Public Assistance funding to North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES). The aid comes as part of President Biden’s major disaster declaration issued in response to the severe winter storms, high...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Welcomes $10M Helmsley Gift to Expand Critical Cancer Care on O‘ahu
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN WELCOMES $10M HELMSLEY GIFT TO EXPAND CRITICAL CANCER CARE ON OʻAHU FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today...

Burgum, Advisory Committee unveil recommendations to address housing needs in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, state legislators and other members of the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee today released the committee’s recommendations for addressing housing needs in North Dakota, with a three-pronged...

Application period extended for Governor’s Band/Orchestra and Choral programs
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the application period has been extended until April 14 for school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota interested in serving as the Governor’s Official State...

Winnebago Industries Announces “Hit It To Win It” Sweepstakes, Return of “The Dock” for 2025 Minnesota Twins Season
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the Minnesota Twins Home Opener just around the corner, Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor recreation products, and ‘Official Outdoor Adventure Partner’...

Inc. Names 1905 New Media to Its 2025 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Midwest
Companies on the Inc. Regionals: Midwest list had a median growth rate of 86 percent ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping...

Minnesota Twins, Fox 9 and Gray Media Announce 10-game, Free Over-the-air Television Package
Twins return to over-the-air TV for first time since 2012 with 10 Tuesday games on FOX 9; 10 Gray Media stations ensure first outer market Twins Territory OTA coverage since 1988 ATLANTA, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bringing Minnesota Twins...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Welcomes $10M Helmsley Gift to Expand Critical Cancer Care on O‘ahu
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN WELCOMES $10M HELMSLEY GIFT TO EXPAND CRITICAL CANCER CARE ON OʻAHU FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today...

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of September 1, 2025
Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Tuesday, September 2, the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will hold a markup of the Fiscal Year 2026...

Synchrocare Expands Call for Entrepreneurs to Join Its Nationwide Franchise Program
Franchise opportunities available now in Ohio and select U.S. territories OH, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Synchrocare, LLC, a trusted leader in delivering innovative medical devices and solutions since 2005, is inviting...

Burgum, Miller lead beam signing ceremony marking major milestone for North Dakota State Laboratory
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller led a beam signing ceremony today to celebrate the placement of the final structural beam for the new North Dakota State Laboratory in the northeast corner of the Capitol grounds. The...

U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Julie Fedorchak for North Dakota’s At-Large Congressional District
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Julie Fedorchak to represent North Dakota’s At-Large Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will stand up for free...

Meridian Energy Group Inc. Announces Field Construction Resumed at Davis Refinery Site in North Dakota
Belfield, ND and Houston, TX, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Davis Refinery is a fully-permitted 49,500-bpd, innovative, greenfield crude oil refinery being built in Belfield, North Dakota. Davis will utilize state-of-the-art environmental...

News Release: North Dakota: Where Beauty Blooms Beyond the Badlands
Explore the Works of Local Artists and Makers this Fall at Markets and Galleries Across the State As the leaves turn and the air crisps, North Dakota's stunning landscapes aren't the only places to find Legendary beauty. The state's vibrant artist...

August 29, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Puts Big Tech on Notice for Harms Caused by Chatbots
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun...

Tax Commissioner Reports North Dakota's Taxable Sales and Purchases for First Quarter
Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus has announced that North Dakota’s taxable sales and purchases for the first quarter of 2024 have seen a minor decline of 0.3% compared to the same period in 2023. For January, February, and March taxable sales and...