Conner Swanson

Great to join state leaders, legislators and project partners to mark the placement of the final structural beam for the new North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown, a $300 million, 140-bed facility that will expand and modernize inpatient behavioral healthcare for North Dakotans.  The new State Hospital, which will open in 2028, is a once-in-a-generation investment in the future of behavioral health in North Dakota. This facility will provide a modern, safe and supportive environment where patients can receive high-quality care and where our dedicated staff have the tools they need to do their jobs. We are grateful to the Legislature for making this investment possible and to everyone who is helping bring this vision to life. @hhsndgov

North Dakota is proud to join President Trump in his efforts to secure lower prescription drug prices for North Dakotans and all Americans.

Today North Dakota lawmakers passed House Bill 1628 banning synthetic kratom products and restricting the sale of natural kratom products to those ages 21 and older while also requiring accurate labeling. This marks a victory for public health and safety, keeping dangerous synthetic kratom products off the shelves and protecting our young people from the adverse and unknown long-term effects of natural kratom. I have now signed the bill, and the sale of kratom remains prohibited in North Dakota until administrative rules are implemented in accordance with HB 1628. We appreciate the Legislature convening in special session and working hard to pass a meaningful law that protects the well-being of our citizens. We especially want to thank Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, Sen. Michelle Axtman, Rep. Pat Heinert and Attorney General Drew Wrigley for their leadership on this issue. governor.nd.gov/news/updated…

We are thrilled to welcome the first workshop in WGA's initiative, Health Beyond Healthcare, to Bismarck to continue the hard conversations around delivering mental health services and prioritizing prevention and early intervention.   Over the last decade, we've made huge strides in addressing the mental health crisis in North Dakota. But, there is still so much to do and around every corner is a new challenge to face.   Thanks to Hawai'i @GovJoshGreenMD for creating this initiative as @westgov chair, focusing on building stronger mental health outcomes across western states and territories.