In the North Dakota State Legislature, NDBA members are strongly represented by attorney Jack McDonald, NDBA appointed officers and the NDBA Executive Director, Beth A. Helfrich. They tirelessly fight to maintain open meetings and open records, keep taxes off advertising and maintain the legality of advertising all types of products, goods and services.
On the federal level the NDBA Executive Director, Board of Directors, & members work closely with NAB members and the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) to inform our Congressional Delegation on issues of importance to broadcasters. As ND Broadcasters face the challenges and opportunities confronting our industry, we are here to assist you. With Public affairs programming, issue advocacy, regulatory advice, community service and much more, your NDBA is working on your behalf. From Bismarck to Washington, D.C. your NDBA represents your interests and ensures our elected representatives understand the vital service you provide to their constituents.
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Contact YOur Members of Congress:
Senator John Hoeven
Washington Office
338 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2551
Fargo Office
123 Broadway North, Ste 201
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone: 701-239-5389
Bismarck Office
US Federal Building
220 East Rosser Ave. Rm312
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-250-4618
Grand Forks Office
Federal Building
102 North Fourth St., Rm 108
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: 701-746-8972
Minot Office
100 1st St., SW, Ste 107
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: 701-838-1361
Western North Dakota Office
204 N. Main St., #516
Wolford City, ND
Phone: 701-609-2727
Senator Kevin Cramer
Washington Office
330 Hart Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2043
Fargo Office
306 Federal Building
657 Second Avenue N
Fargo, ND 58102
Phone 701-232-5094
Bismarck Office
328 Federal Building
220 East Rosser Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-699-7020
Minot Office
105 Federal Building
100 First Street SW
Minot, ND 58701
Phone: 701-837-6141
Grand Forks Office
114 Federal Building
102 North 4th Street
Grand Forks, ND 58203
Phone: 701-699-7030
Williston Office
125 Main Street, Suite #217
Williston, ND 58801
Phone: 701-441-7230
Washington DC Office
1607 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2611
Fax: 202-226-3410
Fargo Office
3217 Fiechtner Drive
Suite B
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-353-6665
Fax: 701-707-0711
Bismarck Office
U.S. Federal Building, 220 E Rosser Avenue
Room 228
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-354-6700
STATE COUNSEL & LOBBYIST:
Jack McDonald
Wheeler Wolf Law Firm
220 N 4th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
Phone: 701-751-1776
jackmcdonald@wheelerwolf.com