BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Jack Dalrymple today said he welcomes the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates that show North Dakota’s population has reached an all-time high, exceeding the state’s previous record set in 1930.

“After years of population decline, it’s welcomed news to see that our economic growth over the last decade continues to keep North Dakotans home and that we are attracting new residents throughout the state who come for good jobs, a stable economy and a quality of life that is second to none,” Dalrymple said.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Jack Dalrymple today said he welcomes the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates that show North Dakota’s population has reached an all-time high, exceeding the state’s previous record set in 1930.

“After years of population decline, it’s welcomed news to see that our economic growth over the last decade continues to keep North Dakotans home and that we are attracting new residents throughout the state who come for good jobs, a stable economy and a quality of life that is second to none,” Dalrymple said.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple today joined other governors in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta urging him to keep the C-27J Spartan cargo aircraft in the 2012 Department of Defense budget. The governors are concerned that the aircraft program will be eliminated as the nation seeks to reduce defense spending.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Jack Dalrymple on Monday met with officials from several counties and cities in western North Dakota to receive updates on the region’s needs and to provide information regarding state assistance in addressing the impacts from oil and gas development.