BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Jack Dalrymple today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Obama Administration’s health care plan:

“The fact that the Supreme Court decision permits mandated health care coverage does not mean that the Obama Administration’s health care plan is good policy for the nation. The health care plan is wrong for North Dakota.  Our citizens want the freedom to make their own decisions about their health-care coverage.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple today encouraged the energy industry to expand its role in helping western North Dakota communities minimize the impacts of rapid energy development.  Dalrymple promoted community involvement while speaking at the grand opening of Occidental Petroleum’s new office building near Dickinson.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple today appointed Bonny Fetch to the North Dakota Public Service Commission (PSC). Fetch, an administrative law judge, will fill the unexpired term of former Commissioner Tony Clark who has resigned to accept an appointment on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Jack Dalrymple and Minot Mayor Curt Zimbelman today held a meeting with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and led them on a tour of flood-damaged neighborhoods in Minot. Also attending were representatives of Sen. Conrad, Sen. Hoeven and Congressman Berg. During the tour and meeting at Minot City Hall, Dalrymple and local officials pressed for FEMA’s support of a comprehensive plan to incorporate federal disaster funding into a larger flood mitigation project.