By Scout Nelson
Governor Kelly Armstrong, alongside First Lady Kjersti Armstrong, is set to participate in the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting. This important event will take place from Thursday to Saturday in Washington, D.C. The meeting will provide a platform for governors to discuss a variety of pressing issues facing their states and the nation.
The agenda for the meeting includes innovative strategies to tackle workforce challenges, enhance border security, and combat fentanyl trafficking. There will also be discussions on supporting military families, ensuring food security, and advancing educational initiatives. These sessions aim to foster collaboration and share successful policies among states.
A key highlight of the event will be a business session at the White House. Here, Governor Armstrong and other governors will meet with Cabinet members and the President to discuss further strengthening state and national policies. This session underscores the importance of federal-state collaboration in addressing common challenges.
Governor Armstrong expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to share North Dakota’s achievements and learn from the experiences of other states. “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,” he stated. This sentiment highlights the collaborative spirit of the NGA meetings.
The NGA Winter Meeting serves as one of two annual gatherings of this bipartisan association, which represents the governors of all 50 states and five U.S. territories. It provides a unique forum for governors to come together and discuss solutions that can benefit their states and the country as a whole.
Through such meetings, leaders can share insights and develop strategies that address both local and national issues, enhancing governance and improving the lives of citizens across the nation.
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