(BISMARCK, ND) – Today starts a three-day event in Washington, D.C., that will be attended by Governor Kelly Armstrong and first Lady Kjersti Armstrong.
It’s the National Governors Association Winter Meeting.
The governor plans to participate in sessions on a variety of topics as well as a business session for governors at the White House with Cabinet members and President Donald Trump.
“I’m looking forward to meeting with fellow governors to share North Dakota’s success story and learn about what’s working in other states,” said Armstrong, who took office Dec. 15. “Kjersti and I appreciate NGA for providing a forum for these discussions with other governors about our common challenges and how we can work with other states and the White House to strengthen North Dakota and our nation.”
Session topics will include innovative ways to address workforce challenges, border security and efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking, support for military members and their families, food security and education.
