The Legislature created the Industrial Commission of North Dakota (the "Commission") in 1919 to conduct and manage, on behalf of the State, certain utilities, industries, enterprises and business projects established by state law. The members of the Commission are the Governor, the Attorney General and the Agriculture Commissioner of the State. The Governor is the Chairman, and a quorum for the transaction of business consists of the Governor and one additional member. The Attorney General serves as general counsel. Governor Armstrong has been elected to office for a term expiring December 14, 2028. Attorney General Drew Wrigley has been elected to office for a term expiring December 31, 2026. Commissioner Goehring has been elected to office for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
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Categories: Bank of North Dakota, Industrial Commission, Press Release
BISMARCK, N.D. – The Industrial Commission today announced that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) affirmed Bank of North Dakota’s (BND) credit rating as A+/Stable in its annual review released Dec. 22, 2025. For context, ”bbb+“ is the anchor rating for U.S.-based banks.
Categories: Industrial Commission, Mill & Elevator, Press Release
BISMARCK, ND - Today the Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, announced that Vance Taylor, the North Dakota Mill and Elevator president and CEO, has shared his plan to retire on July 3, 2026.
Categories: Industrial Commission, Lignite Research Program, Press Release
BISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Industrial Commission approved more than $4.8 million in Lignite Research Program grants for three projects that received a funding recommendation from the Lignite Research Council, the 26-member council that supports the Industrial Commission in the administration of the grant program.
Categories: Industrial Commission, Oil & Gas Research Program, Press Release
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, approved $45.1 million in matching grants during its 62nd grant round of the Oil and Gas Research Program.
Categories: Industrial Commission, Press Release, Renewable Energy Program
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, today approved $1,000,000 in Renewable Energy Program matching grants in the latest round of funding awards. The Renewable Energy Program was established in 2007 to promote research and utilization of North Dakota’s renewable energy resources, including advanced biofuels. The grant program is funded solely by oil and gas production tax revenue.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Bank of North Dakota-Missouri River Room 301, 8:30 – 10:00 am
1200 Memorial Highway-Bismarck, ND 58504
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Department of Commerce-Workforce Safety & Insurance Boardroom, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
1600 E. Century Ave., Suite 1, Bismarck
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Tuesday, March 25, 2026
Governor's Conference Room - 1:00 - 5:00 pm
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505
Lignite Research Program - April 1, 2026
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Governor's Conference Room - 9:00 - 12:30 pm
600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505