Alisa Mitskog for ND House

10/08/2026

Celebrating Chocolate Chocolate Day at the Leach Public Library

Our public libraries are so much more than books. They are places of learning, opportunity, and community.

Throughout my years in the North Dakota Legislature, I have proudly supported funding for public libraries and librarians, voted against book bans, and stood up for our First Amendment rights and the freedom to read.

I was honored to be named a Legislative Champion in 2017 in recognition of my advocacy for public libraries.

I will continue to stand up for our libraries, our librarians, and the important role they play in our communities.

Strong libraries build strong communities! 📚

10/02/2026

It was great to have Lieutenant Governor Strinden and Senator Hogan in Wahpeton today giving an update on the work of the North Dakota Children’s Cabinet.

10/02/2026

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Meal Repack is Back!

09/30/2026

Some welcome relief for North Dakota farmers during harvest.

Gov. Armstrong has temporarily allowed red-dyed diesel to be used in licensed vehicles for agricultural operations through November 30.

This could save producers 19¢ per gallon in state fuel taxes at a time when high input costs continue to squeeze farm families.
Every little bit helps during harvest.

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09/29/2026

I’m out and about visiting with folks across District 25! I may not be moving quite as fast as I’d like, but I’m not letting that slow me down😊

One of the best parts of serving you is hearing directly from you. Please reach out and share what’s on your mind…the challenges you’re facing, the issues you care about, and your ideas for our communities.

I’m listening, and I’ll keep working to make sure your voice is heard in Bismarck.

09/24/2026

INVESTING IN NDSCS & AGRICULTURE

In 2023, I was proud to advocate for nearly $19 million in state funding for NDSCS’s new Agriculture, Automation and Autonomous Systems facility.

I fought for this investment because NDSCS and the Red River Valley are at the heart of agriculture in North Dakota.

This newly renovated facility will help prepare the next generation for the future of agriculture right here in Wahpeton.

Proud to have helped make it happen. Proud to keep working for NDSCS, agriculture and District 25.

09/21/2026

09/13/2026

This past week, I met with the Southeast Directors of Special Education, along with Senator Kathy Hogan, to talk about something close to my heart: How do we break down the silos between state agencies and our schools so children and families actually get the help they need?

Superintendent Michael Kaiser hosted us at Wahpeton Public Schools, with special education directors from across southeastern North Dakota. These directors and their staff do incredible work every day supporting students with some of the most complex needs. But they also see firsthand where our systems fall short.

We had an open and productive conversation about the challenges facing our schools and families: gaps in services, barriers to behavioral health care, the rising cost of educating students with complex needs, and too much red tape surrounding Medicaid funding for school-based services.

We also discussed recruiting and retaining special education teachers and making sure special education funding keeps pace with the increasing cost of serving students with disabilities.

I continue to advocate for a team approach. We need less bureaucracy, better coordination, and more of our resources reaching the students and families they are intended to help.

I’m grateful for the special education directors and educators who do this important work every day, and for partners like Senator Hogan who come to the table ready to listen and problem-solve.

This is the work: bringing people together, finding practical solutions, and making sure North Dakota’s children and families have a voice at the table.

Now I want to hear from you. If you’re a parent, educator, or service provider who has experienced gaps or unnecessary red tape when trying to get services for a child, please share your experience in the comments or reach out to me directly.

Your stories help identify where the system needs to work better.. and they help me advocate for practical solutions in Bismarck!

09/05/2026

Back home from Bismarck after a busy special session!

You spoke, I listened, and I did my best to keep District 25 in mind with every vote.

So, what happened?

First up .. kratom, which was the main reason we were called back to Bismarck.

We passed legislation banning synthetic kratom products while putting protections and regulations in place for natural kratom for adults 21 and older. There will also be licensing, enforcement and truth-in-labeling requirements.

I think we found a reasonable path forward that protects North Dakotans while also making sure businesses and sellers are held accountable.

We also had to deal with the unfinished Military Gallery at the Capitol.

I voted to approve the $20 million line of credit through the Bank of North Dakota to keep construction moving. At this point, the project is simply too far along to abandon.

That said, I still have questions ..and I know North Dakotans deserve answers.

How did a project of this size get this far without the private fundraising commitments that were supposed to be in place?

Finishing what was started is important, but so is accountability. The legislation puts additional oversight and reporting requirements in place, and I’ll continue asking questions as the project moves forward.

And then there’s childcare.

I was really hoping we would make progress on childcare funding during this special session, and I was disappointed that we didn’t.

I appreciated seeing members from both sides of the aisle willing to keep the conversation going, because childcare really shouldn’t be a partisan issue.

It’s about kids. It’s about families. It’s about the people who care for our children every day. And it’s about making sure parents can go to work and our communities have the workforce they need.

This conversation isn’t over. I believe it’s only going to get louder as more North Dakotans recognize how important childcare is to families, businesses and communities across our state.

Now it’s back home and back to District 25.

Labor Day is Monday, and Tuesday marks eight weeks until Election Day. There’s a lot of work to do between now and then, and I’ll keep doing what I’ve tried to do from day one .. show up, listen, ask questions and work hard for the people I represent.

Thanks to everyone who reached out before and during the special session. Keep it coming. I’m listening.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to the NDSCS graduates today🎉🎓 Good luck to all of you as you move on or start your careers.
Thanks for choosing to attend one of the best colleges around