Governor Doug Burgum has issued a proclamation this week declaring April 21-27 as Finish the FAFSA Week in North Dakota. Along with the North Dakota University System (NDUS), Bank of North Dakota (BND), North Dakota Association of Student Financial…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum, alongside Lt. Governor Tammy Miller and state agency officials, led the groundbreaking ceremony on April 16th, for the new North Dakota State Laboratory. The event marked a significant milestone in the…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum released the following statement on April 15th, regarding the passing of former North Dakota Lt. Gov. Lloyd Omdahl, who served as lieutenant governor from 1987 to 1992 with Gov. George Sinner, and as state…

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Doug Burgum today joined 21 fellow governors in a letter urging U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to pause implementation of a new EPA rule tightening limits on fine particles in the air…

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum today announced a keynote speaker for the eighth annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education on June 17 at Bismarck State College. The theme of the free event is "Navigating the Future: AI's Role in…

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum today conveyed his support for North Dakota joining a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s unlawful attempt to sidestep Congress and cancel student loan debt at considerable expense to U.S. taxpayers.…

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the retirement of Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard and director of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, effective Sept. 30, thanking him for…

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, ND - Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller today highlighted recent progress made toward the goal of making North Dakota the most military-friendly state in the nation during an event with students at Memorial Middle School on Minot Air Force…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed certified public accountant (CPA) Susan Sisk of Bismarck to serve as director of the state Office of Management and Budget (OMB), effective June 12, citing her extensive background in finance…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today completed the signing of 45 bills that remained after the North Dakota Legislature adjourned its 2023 biennial regular session on April 30. Burgum had 15 business days to sign bills remaining in the…

BISMARCK, N.D. – In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Thursday, May 11, and encourages…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed an executive order granting a waiver of hours of service requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including fertilizer, liquid fertilizer, anhydrous…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that the Washburn High School Band and Williston High School Chorale have been selected as the 2023 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs. “These two exceptional…

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota is providing more than half a billion dollars in tax relief to citizens while also cutting red tape and making historic investments in workforce, child care, infrastructure and other key priorities, Gov. Doug…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today was joined by dozens of legislators, representatives of statewide farm commodity groups and state Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring for the signing of House Bill 1371, which modernizes North…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed House Bill 1540, which provides nearly $66 million to support child care services and help address a major barrier to workforce participation as North Dakota continues to face a severe workforce…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, members of the 68th Legislative Assembly and State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus today celebrated the signing of a major tax relief package that will provide a combined $515 million in savings for payers of…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed bipartisan legislation creating an Office of Legal Immigration within the North Dakota Department of Commerce to help businesses recruit and retain foreign labor and address the state’s…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed legislation that more than doubles funding for the state’s Agriculture Diversification and Development (ADD) Fund to provide grants for new or expanding value-added agriculture businesses as…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Northern Plains UAS Test Site (NPUASTS) is preparing to support statewide emergency response efforts following Gov. Doug Burgum’s emergency declaration for spring flooding. The NPUASTS administers Vantis, North…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed “Back the Blue” legislation enhancing retirement benefits for law enforcement and providing $3.5 million to help local agencies with workforce recruitment and retention, the latest in…

BISMARCK, N.D. – As part of ongoing efforts to address the state’s workforce challenges, Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation allowing state scholarship dollars for qualifying students to be used toward apprenticeship programs in…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum issued the following statement today after U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Hovland granted a preliminary injunction blocking the implementation or enforcement of the Biden administration’s new Waters of…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday signed the last of five bills naming several bridges on North Dakota state highways in honor of military veterans. Signs will be placed along the highways designating the names of the bridges. The…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today issued an executive order to restructure the membership of the Lignite Research Council, which was created to establish policies and practices related to lignite coal research. As recommended by…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today issued an executive order declaring a statewide emergency for spring flooding as soaring temperatures and heavy snowpack are expected to produce widespread flooding across the state this week and next…

Joining Burgum for the event to honor children of military service members were Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller; Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard; State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler; Secretary of State Michael Howe;…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed attorney Jackson Lofgren of Bismarck to a judgeship in the South Central Judicial District. Lofgren has spent the last 16 years practicing law in courtrooms throughout North Dakota and brings…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed legislation that provides emergency grants to help cover extraordinary snow removal costs for local governments. The governor and other state leaders also highlighted how state agencies are…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced he has appointed Curtis Biller of Fargo and reappointed Timothy Mihalick of Minot to four-year terms on the North Dakota Board of Higher Education. Biller has served as a principal of…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Friday, March 31, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has signed House Bill 1385, allowing the State Water Commission (SWC) to enter into agreements with federally recognized tribal nations, making them eligible sponsors under the North Dakota Department of Water…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today applauded a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Traynor ordering the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to resume quarterly sales of oil and gas leases on public lands in North Dakota.…

BISMARCK, N.D. – As part of ongoing efforts to make North Dakota the most military-friendly state in the nation, Gov. Doug Burgum today signed a bill that exempts military pay from state income tax for active duty, National Guard and Reserve…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and North Dakota School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Friday celebrated the governor’s signing of HB1398, which requires the teaching of computer science and cybersecurity and the integration of…

BISMARCK, N.D. – In a “sweeping” change to state law, Gov. Doug Burgum today signed Senate Bill 2229 designating curling as the official sport of North Dakota. Among those joining Burgum for the bill signing ceremony were Alaina…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has signed 33 of the more than 50 bills introduced this legislative session to change or eliminate over 400 antiquated, unnecessary and burdensome regulations and other red tape that was identified through the…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today issued an executive order declaring a statewide winter storm disaster for central, northwestern and northeastern North Dakota related to severe fog and ice buildup on power lines in January that knocked…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has signed legislation allowing tribal nations to enter into agreements with the State of North Dakota to share revenue from alcohol taxes on tribal lands, resolving a longstanding issue. Under Senate Bill…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The state Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today released a revised revenue forecast that continues to predict growth into the next biennium, keeping the state in a strong position to provide tax relief and invest in…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum is encouraging school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota to apply to serve as the Governor’s Official State Band/Orchestra Program and Choral Program for the 2023-2024…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state’s economy, accounting for more than $42.6 billion in gross business volume, nearly 50,000 jobs and $3.8 billion in state and local tax revenues…

Governor thanks state agencies for efforts during snowstorm Gov. Doug Burgum expressed his gratitude for the efforts of the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT), North Dakota Highway Patrol, State Radio and other state agencies that…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Due to poor road conditions, the North Dakota Capitol and other state offices in the Bismarck-Mandan area will open at 10 a.m. on March 1st. All committee meetings of the Legislative Assembly scheduled for this morning will be…

Op-Ed: Legislative session on track to address ND’s biggest challenges As North Dakota’s legislative session reaches its halfway point with over 700 bills remaining, the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of our…

Burgum highlights North Dakota's effort to combat addiction in 'Face the Nation' interview Governor also joins POLITICO's Anthony Adragna in an interview for 'The Fifty: America's Governors' Last week, Gov. Burgum joined host Margaret Brennan on…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum issued the following statement on Feb 17th, regarding a lawsuit filed in North Dakota challenging the Biden administration’s new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. North Dakota is one of 23…

Burgum signs HB 1279 expanding workers’ comp coverage for law enforcement and firefighters During a ceremony on Monday, Gov. Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1279 to expand workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters and law…

Governor in D.C. to attend National Governors Association Winter Meeting WASHINGTON, D.C. – Governor Doug Burgum met on Feb 8th, with U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau and National Parks Service (NPS) Director Charles…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Feb 7th night. “We agree with the president’s desire for unity across the country and…

Bismarck, N.D. – President Joe Biden has approvedGovernor Doug Burgum’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration for a severe winter storm in November that brought record-breaking snowfall to central North Dakota and ice…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Feb 6th, signed House Bill 1279 to expand workers’ compensation coverage for full-time firefighters and law enforcement officers, providing greater support and helping to address the state’s…

Burgum signs first bill of 2023 legislative session, providing $68M line of credit for career academies to help address workforce needs Governor Doug Burgum signed his first bill of the 2023 legislative session on Thursday, providing a $68 million…

BISMARCK, N.D. –In a phone call on Feb 2nd, Governor Doug Burgum urged National Park Service (NPS) Director Charles Sams to allow wild horses to remain at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP), stressing their importance to the state’s…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Feb 2nd signed his first bill of the 2023 legislative session, providing a $68 million line of credit to help finance the construction of 13 planned career academies across the state where students can…

BISMARCK, N.D. – In a phone call today, Gov. Doug Burgum urged National Park Service (NPS) Director Charles Sams to allow wild horses to remain at Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP), stressing their importance to the state’s tourism…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed his first bill of the 2023 legislative session, providing a $68 million line of credit to help finance the construction of 13 planned career academies across the state where students can pursue…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum issued the following statement on Jan 31st, in response to a letter from the U.S. Air Force citing a “significant threat to national security” from the proposed Fufeng Group corn milling…

CIO of global insurance brokerage HUB International Limited will begin new role leading ND Information Technology on Feb. 23 Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Feb 1st, announced the appointment of Kuldip Mohanty to lead the North…

Unclaimed Property Day is back to return money to citizens of North Dakota Search for your cash at www.unclaimedproperty.nd.gov Bismarck, N.D. – Nearly 33 million people in the United States - 1 in every 10 - has what the industry calls…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum issued the following statement today in response to a letter from the U.S. Air Force citing a “significant threat to national security” from the proposed Fufeng Group corn milling project in Grand…

Burgum, Ag Commissioner Goehring, legislators and ag groups announce support for Next Generation Ag Bill Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday, Jan 26th, joined Velva farmer and state Rep. Paul Thomas, Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, Senate…

Tuesday, Jan 31 is deadline to submit public comment on NPS livestock management plan that would gradually eliminate herd of wild horses Press Conference Video Available Here Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Jan 30th, submitted a…

Burgum issues statement calling on Biden administration to withdraw new Waters of the U.S. rule Gov. Doug Burgum issued the following statement Wednesday calling on the Biden administration to withdraw its final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule,…

Bismarck, N.D. -- In accordance with a proclamation issued on Jan 22nd, by President Joe Biden, Governor Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Thursday, Jan. 26,…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The Annual Crafters Bee and Social will be held at the Former Governors’ Mansion State Historic Site located at 320 E. Ave. B in Bismarck on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 from 1 to 4 p.m. Crafters and artists are invited to…

Burgum Directs Flags At Half-Staff As Mark Of Respect For Victims Of Monterey Park Shooting BISMARCK, N.D. – In accordance with a proclamation issued today by President Joe Biden, Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum issued the following statement on Jan 18th, calling on the Biden administration to withdraw its final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, warning that the rehashed Obama-era regulations would create confusion,…

Burgum appoints Judge Douglas Bahr to succeed Justice VandeWalle on North Dakota Supreme Court on Feb. 1 Governor Doug Burgum announced the appointment of Judge Douglas Bahr to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective Feb. 1. Bahr’s…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Jan 9th, announced the appointment of Judge Douglas Bahr to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective Feb. 1. Bahr’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the upcoming Jan. 31 retirement of…

Burgum calls for tax relief, infrastructure investment, economic growth in 2023 State of the State Address Governor calls for emergency snow removal funding, highlights $50M private sector gift to TR Library, new FAA approval related to UAS…

Burgum Appoints Judge Douglas Bahr To Succeed Vandewalle On North Dakota Supreme Court On Feb. 1 BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the appointment of Judge Douglas Bahr to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective Feb. 1.…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Jan 6th, issued an executive order creating an Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee to receive and distribute funds received under settlement agreements and recommend how they should be used by local…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Jan 3rd, delivered his 2023 State of the State Address, calling for significant infrastructure investment, highlighting opportunities to diversify and grow the economy in agriculture, energy and other…

Burgum appoints Chief Operating Officer Tammy Miller to serve as lieutenant governor Former CEO of Border States Electric will begin new role on Jan. 3 Gov. Doug Burgum announced the appointment of Governor’s Office Chief Operating Officer…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Dec 22nd, welcomed the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau that show North Dakota’s population reached a new all-time high of 779,261 residents as of July 1, 2022. The estimate released…

Burgum Welcomes New Record Population Estimate Of 779,261 For North Dakota From U.S. Census Bureau BISMARCK, N.D. –?Gov. Doug Burgum today welcomed the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau that show North Dakota’s population…

Sanford cites desire to return to private sector, expresses gratitude for opportunity to serve as state’s 38th lieutenant governor for six years BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Dec 20th, announced the resignation of Lt. Gov.…

Former CEO of Border States Electric will begin new role on Jan. 3 Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Dec 20th, announced the appointment of Governor’s Office Chief Operating Officer Tammy Miller, former CEO of Border States, to…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Board of University and School Lands (Land Board) on Dec 19th, announced full completion of the Missouri River Acreage Adjustment Project, which in total returned a net of approximately $130 million to North…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Dec 19th, signed an executive order granting a waiver of hours of service requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting propane, gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil. …

Sanford Resigns As Lieutenant Governor Effective Jan. 2;Burgum To Announce Successor Later Today BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the resignation of Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, thanking him for his six years of outstanding…

Burgum Appoints Chief Operating Officer, Former Border States CEO Tammy Miller To Serve As Lieutenant Governor Effective Jan. 3 BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the appointment of Governor’s Office Chief Operating…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford this week marked the completion of their sixth year in office, reflecting on a year of addressing workforce challenges and other priorities, making progress on diversifying the…

Burgum, Sanford reflect on progress and challenges during administration’s sixth year Governor to deliver 2023 State of the State Address on Jan. 3 Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford this week marked the completion of their sixth…

Burgum, Sanford Reflect On Progress And Challenges During Administration's Sixth Year BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford this week marked the completion of their sixth year in office, reflecting on a year of…

Capitol, Other State Facilities In Bismarck Area Closed Due To Ongoing Blizzard, Hazardous Travel Conditions BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Capitol and other state facilities in the Bismarck area will be closed today due to the ongoing…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Dec 13th, signed an executive order banning the social media app TikTok from state-owned devices issued by executive branch agencies, citing growing national security concerns. The order specifically…

Burgum presents 2023-25 executive budget proposal that cuts income taxes, addresses workforce and invests in education, infrastructure and other priorities Proposal includes over $3B for roads, bridges and water infrastructure Gov. Doug Burgum…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Dec 9th, issued an executive order declaring a statewide winter storm disaster for central and southeast North Dakota related to a Nov. 9-11 storm that dropped record snowfall on parts of the state,…

Burgum Declares Winter Storm Disaster For Nov. 9-11 Storm That Dropped Record Snowfall On Parts Of State BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today issued an executive order declaring a statewide winter storm disaster for central and…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Dec 7th, delivered his 2023-25 Executive Budget Address to the 68th Legislative Assembly, presenting a strategic budget that includes nearly $170 million to address the state’s workforce…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Wednesday, Dec. 7, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum will present his 2023-2025 executive budget proposal to a joint session of the 68th Legislative Assembly at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the House chamber of the North Dakota Capitol, 600 E. Boulevard…

Burgum, tribal chairs complete signing of tribal-state gaming compacts, which now await Interior approval Gov. Doug Burgum and the chairpersons of the five tribal nations with whom North Dakota shares geography on Friday completed the signing of…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum and the chairpersons of the five tribal nations with whom North Dakota shares geography on Dec 2nd, completed the signing of new tribal-state gaming compacts, which now go to the U.S. Department of the…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until midnight on, Nov. 29, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in…

Burgum Appoints Bismarck Attorney Nathan Svihovec to Serve as State Labor Commissioner BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the appointment of Bismarck attorney Nathan Svihovec to lead the North Dakota Department of Labor and…

Burgum congratulates competitors in first-ever ND Cyber Madness Middle School Tournament Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday congratulated Horizon Middle School for taking first place in the ND Cyber Madness Middle School Tournament. Six finalists from the…

Bismarck Century High School Wind Ensemble, Horizon Middle School Sixth Grade Choir, and pianist Joel Gilbertson to perform for annual ceremony BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum encourage the public to join…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday will join Bismarck State College President Doug Jensen and others for a groundbreaking ceremony for the BSC Polytechnic Education Center. State lawmakers approved and Burgum signed legislation in…

Burgum unveils official Rough Rider Award portrait of International Music Camp founder Dr. Merton Utgaard Gov. Doug Burgum on Friday, Nov 18th unveiled the official portrait of International Music Camp founder Dr. Merton Utgaard, who was…

State’s longest serving justice will retire Jan. 31, 2023, after 44 years on the Supreme Court, 64 total years of service to the State of North Dakota Bismarck, N.D. -- North Dakota Supreme Court Justice Gerald W. VandeWalle, the longest…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Friday, Nov 18th, unveiled the official portrait of International Music Camp founder Dr. Merton Utgaard, who was posthumously honored in July as the 47th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Friday, Nov 18th, will unveil the official portrait of International Music Camp founder Dr. Merton Utgaard, who was posthumously honored in July as the 47th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore…

Burgum Releases Statement in observance of Veterans Day Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11. “Our nation continues to be a shining beacon of freedom for the world because of…

Bismarck, N.D. – The Office of the First Lady invites artists and craftspeople to provide handmade ornaments for the North Dakota State Christmas Tree. The tree will be on display in Memorial Hall at the state Capitol. Submitted ornaments…

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement on Nov 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. “Our nation continues to be a shining beacon of freedom for the world because of the service and sacrifice of…

Capitol, Other State Facilities in Bismarck Area Closed Due to Deteriorating Travel Conditions BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Capitol and other state facilities in the Bismarck area are closed today due to deteriorating travel…

Governor, First Lady host sixth Recovery Reinvented, highlight progress in addressing stigma of the disease of addiction Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum on Thursday hosted the sixth Recovery Reinvented, a daylong in-person and…

Grand Forks, N.D -- Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum on Nov 3rd, hosted the sixth Recovery Reinvented, a daylong in-person and online event focused on reinventing recovery through eliminating the stigma of the disease of addiction.…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has submitted final drafts of new tribal-state gaming compacts for review, after months of negotiations with the five tribal nations with whom North Dakota shares geography. The current tribal gaming…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum will host the sixth annual Recovery Reinvented on Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks and online at recoveryreinvented.com. The day will focus on…

PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE This notice is the official monthly announcement by the District of Columbia’s Historic Preservation Office (HPO) of pending matters of public interest. It includes items related to preservation planning, designation…

Burgum, Workforce Development Council announce ND Works plan to help address workforce challenges Plan includes over $50M in proposals focused on recruitment and retention, removing barriers to employment, automation, skills training and more…

Bismarck, N.D. – North Dakota law enforcement agencies participating in a joint detail as part of the American Governors’ Border Strike Force recently seized more than 50 pounds of illegal drugs, including enough fentanyl to kill…

Plan includes over $50M in proposals focused on recruitment and retention, removing barriers to employment, automation, skills training and more BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford and members of North Dakota’s…

Burgum: Grand Farm Innovation Facility will help keep ND on the cutting edge of agriculture technology Governor participates in groundbreaking for facility near Casselton; state provided $10M matching grant to advance autonomous ag technology…

Grants proposed to support community development, housing, recreation to help both rural and urban areas attract and retain workforce BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Oct 25th, announced proposed investments in community development…

Burgum Announces Energizing Our Communities Plan in kickoff to 2022 Main Street ND Summit BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced proposed investments in community development to help cities attract and retain workforce as he…

Bismarck, ND -- Governor Doug Burgum on Oct 19th, released the following statement after Talon Metals announced plans to build a facility in central North Dakota to process nickel and other minerals for batteries from raw ore mined in Minnesota,…

Governor participates in groundbreaking for facility near Casselton; state provided $10M matching grant to advance autonomous ag technology Casselton, N.D. -- Governor Doug Burgum on Oct 19th, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Oct 19th, released the following statement regarding the passing of former North Dakota House Majority Leader Earl Strinden of Grand Forks, who died Tuesday at age 90. Strinden served in the Legislature…

Burgum appoints Deputy Director of Engineering Ron Henke to lead ND Department of Transportation Governor Doug Burgum on Thursday appointed North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Deputy Director of Engineering Ron Henke to lead the…

Deputy Chief Information Officer Greg Hoffman appointed interim CIO BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Oct 12th, thanked North Dakota Chief Information Officer (CIO) Shawn Riley for his transformational leadership and service over the…

Bismarck, N.D. -- Governor Doug Burgum on Oct 13th, appointed North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Deputy Director of Engineering Ron Henke to lead the department, citing his deep knowledge of the state’s transportation…

Burgum leads trade and investment mission to Japan, promotes ND opportunities in meeting with JETRO Gov. Doug Burgum led a delegation of North Dakota officials and business representatives on a weeklong trade and investment mission to Japan last…

TOKIO, ND – Governor Doug Burgum and Sumitomo Corp. President and CEO Masayuki Hyodo on Oct 7th, celebrated the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the State of North Dakota and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has appointed Art Thompson as director of North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI), effective Nov. 1, citing his leadership experience and background as both a team member and customer of WSI. …

Bismarck, N.D.– North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announced on Oct 5th, he has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the governors of Minnesota, Montana and Wisconsin to develop a regional clean hydrogen hub to help meet the…

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Board of University and School Lands (Land Board) on Oct 4th announced the successful completion of Part I of the River Acreage Adjustment Project, which returned a net of approximately $120 million to North…

Burgum joins Montana governor, Canadian premiers in urging feds to restore pre-pandemic hours at border Governor Doug Burgum joined Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and the premiers of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in a joint letter Tuesday urging…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Sep 27th, announced that due to demand, the public input period for the recently announced Red Tape Reduction Working Group is being reopened and will accept ideas from citizens through Oct. 10, 2022.…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Sep 27th, joined Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte and the premiers of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta in a joint letter urging President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to restore…

National Guard Soldiers welcomed home from National Capital Region About 600 family members, friends and fellow National Guard members gathered to welcome home about 225 North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers from the National Capital Region…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Sep 23rd, joined leaders from the North Dakota Tribal College System to announce a new apprenticeship program developed in partnership with Hess Corporation to improve educational and employment…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Sep 21st, welcomed a decision by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to temporarily expand operating hours at three ports of entry on the U.S.-Canada border in North Dakota. Burgum has been…

Bismarck, N.D. – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced Monday that Ivona Todorovic, an English Language teacher at Red River High School in Grand Forks, has been named North Dakota’s…

Burgum, Sanford unveil child care proposal to support working families, address workforce challenges Legislators join in highlighting the need for affordable, available, quality child care services to remove a key barrier to workforce…

BELCOURT, N.D. -- Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum on Sep 16th, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Turtle Mountain Recovery Center (TMRC) in Belcourt, highlighting the critically important role of recovery services…

Bismarck, N.D.– Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford on Sep 15th, announced the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service, recognizing team members for making a positive difference in the lives of North Dakota…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Sep 16th, congratulated Roosevelt Elementary School in Bismarck, Larimore Elementary School in Larimore and Linton Public School in Linton for being recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel…

Legislators join in highlighting the need for affordable, available, quality child care services to remove a key barrier to workforce participation FARGO, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford were joined by state…

National and local recovery experts to turn ‘Advocacy into Action’ at sixth annual Recovery Reinvented Registration now open; local North Dakotans to share recovery stories through live, on-stage Recovery Elevator podcasts …

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum released the following statement on Sep 11th, on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “On Sep 11th, we remember the nearly 3,000 individuals who lost their lives to those…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor and remembrance of…

Registration now open; local North Dakotans to share recovery stories through live, on-stage Recovery Elevator podcasts Bismarck, N.D. – State and national addiction experts will share their insight into how to turn ”Advocacy into…

Burgum: Health, Human Services now united as one department to serve North Dakota citizens Governor Doug Burgum announced that the integration of North Dakota’s Department of Health and Department of Human Services into one Health and…

National And Local Recovery Experts To Turn ‘Advocacy Into Action’ At Sixth Annual Recovery Reinvented BISMARCK, N.D. – State and national addiction experts will share their insight into how to turn ”Advocacy into…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum and North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission Executive Director Nathan Davis released the following statements on Aug 31st, regarding the University of North Dakota’s efforts to repatriate Native…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum announced that the integration of North Dakota’s Department of Health and Department of Human Services into one Health and Human Services (HHS) agency is effective on, Sept. 1, 2022. The…

Labor Commissioner Erica Thunder To Serve As First Director Of Diversity And Cultural Competency At DOCR BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that state Labor Commissioner Erica Thunder has resigned from the role, effective…

Burgum Appoints Economic Development Director Josh Teigen To Be Next State Commerce Commissioner BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed Josh Teigen, director of the Economic Development and Finance Division at the North Dakota…

Burgum, Kroshus, Headland unveil historic plan to slash individual income taxes, save North Dakota taxpayers $250M per year Three out of five ND taxpayers would pay no state income tax under the flat tax proposal, to be considered by…

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Governor Doug Burgum on Aug 26th, released the following statement after U.S. Sens. John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer shared their concerns with the governor and local leaders related to the proposed Fufeng Group corn milling project in…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Aug 25th, released the following statement regarding President Biden’s student loan debt cancellation plan. “Instead of focusing on reducing the rising costs of higher education, the…

Casselton, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Aug 24th, joined local, state and federal officials and community members to help break ground on a state-of-the-art soybean processing plant being developed near Casselton by North Dakota Soybean…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum, State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus, House Tax Committee chairman Rep. Craig Headland and fellow legislators on Aug 24th, announced a landmark tax relief plan that would replace the state’s…

Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Wednesday will help break ground on the North Dakota Soybean Processors soybean crush plant near Casselton. The governor also will participate in a press conference with federal, state and local leaders and…

Governor Burgum welcomes ND National Guard 835th Engineer Utilities Detachment home from overseas Gov. Doug Burgum joined community members, fellow elected officials and members of the North Dakota National Guard on Friday to honor 53 Soldiers…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Aug 18th, issued an executive order creating a Red Tape Reduction Working Group to bolster ongoing efforts to identify antiquated, unnecessary and burdensome regulations, rules and policies that could be…

BISMARCK, N.D. Governor Doug Burgum on Aug 15th, released the following statement regarding the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools and at meetings of elected governing bodies in North Dakota. “America is the land of opportunity.…

Burgum highlights benefits of FM Area Diversion to metro, state as work begins on flood diversion channel Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday highlighted the benefits of the FM Area Diversion for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo metro area and the entire…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on Aug 10th, thanked North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Director Bill Panos for his impactful service to the state after Panos submitted his resignation effective Sept. 9, citing family…

ARGUSVILLE, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Aug 9th, highlighted the benefits of the FM Area Diversion for the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo metro area and the entire state of North Dakota during a groundbreaking ceremony for the 30-mile diversion…

Governor seeks nominations for the 2022 Main Street Awards Nominations for the 2022 Governor’s Main Street Awards, a program of North Dakota’s Main Street Initiative?(MSI), are now being accepted through?Sept. 2, 2022. …

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until midnight Thursday, Aug. 4, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and…

Burgum announces International Music Camp founder Dr. Merton Utgaard as recipient of Rough Rider Award Governor Doug Burgum on Friday announced the late Dr. Merton Utgaard, award-winning musician, educator, and founder and long-time director of…

INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on July 29th, announced the late Dr. Merton Utgaard, award-winning musician, educator, and founder and long-time director of the International Music Camp, as the 47th recipient of the North…

INTERNATIONAL PEACE GARDEN, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the late Dr. Merton Utgaard, award-winning musician, educator, and founder and long-time director of the International Music Camp, as the 47th recipient of the North Dakota…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on July 28th, announced the retirement of Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) Director Bryan Klipfel effective Dec. 31, thanking him for his more than 13 years of exceptional leadership of the agency…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on July 25th sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin asking that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) conduct an expedited…

Burgum, Sanford applaud start of first carbon storage project in ND as huge step forward for energy industry Red Trail Energy ethanol facility begins carbon sequestration operations near Richardton under ND’s first-in-the-nation primacy…

Conversion of Cold War-era military installation into data center will solidify North Dakota’s status as a hub for data center development BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on July 25th, announced that the Cavalier…

BISMARCK, N.D.– Governor Doug Burgum on July 19th, announced an expanded partnership with the Cisco Networking Academy skills-to-job program called Skills for All that will be available to all residents in North Dakota. North Dakota…

Biden grants Burgum’s request for presidential disaster declaration for spring storms, subsequent flooding Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed news on Thursday that President Joe Biden has granted a presidential major disaster declaration for…

Red Trail Energy ethanol facility begins carbon sequestration operations near Richardton under ND’s first-in-the-nation primacy for Class VI wells Bismarck, N.D.– Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford on July 18th, applauded…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum welcomed news on July 14th, that President Joe Biden has granted a presidential major disaster declaration for severe spring storms and subsequent flooding that broke precipitation records, knocked out…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum is again calling on the federal government to restore pre-pandemic hours of operation at several ports of entry on the U.S.-Canada border where hours were reduced in April 2020. The governor…

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum are inviting the public to join them for Recovery Reinvented, an event dedicated to eliminating the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction, on Nov. 3, 2022, at the Alerus…

Burgum highlights importance of cybersecurity at Cultivate Conference Governor Doug Burgum recently highlighted the importance of cybersecurity and how North Dakota is positioning itself to be a leader in the field during the Cultivate…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking requiring states and municipalities to…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Saturday, July 9, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses,…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on June 30th, thanked Joe Morrissette, North Dakota Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director, for his more than four years of exceptional leadership of the agency, and nearly 30 years of dedicated…

Bismarck, ND -- Governor Doug Burgum released the following statement regardingJune 30th’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court affirming the State’s role as an equal partner to the federal government in regulating greenhouse gas emissions…

Burgum, Sanford discuss child care challenges and solutions with providers and business leaders Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Governor Brent Sanford and Department of Human Services (DHS) Executive Director Chris Jones on Monday held roundtable…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court opinion issued on June 24th, that effectively overturns Roe v. Wade and allows states to set their own laws related to abortion. “On…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on June 23rd, requested a presidential major disaster declaration for severe spring storms and subsequent flooding that broke precipitation records, knocked out power to more than 10,000 residents and…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford and Department of Human Services (DHS) Executive Director Chris Jones on June 20th, held roundtable meetings with child care providers and business leaders from across the state to…

Burgum highlights progress, outlines challenges in fourth conference on state-tribal partnerships Governor Doug Burgum welcomed tribal members and other attendees to the fourth Strengthening Government to Government Partnerships and…

Grand Forks, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on June 16th, participated in the grand opening of the new Mission and Network Operations Center (MNOC) for Vantis, the first-of-its-kind statewide network that supports unmanned aircraft system (UAS)…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on June 17th, appointed entrepreneur Kevin Black of Minot and reappointed business consultant Danita Bye of Stanley to the North Dakota Board of Higher Education. Black co-founded Creedence Energy…

Governor's Summit on Innovative Education emphasizes essential skills, choice-ready graduates Governor Doug Burgum and fellow speakers at the sixth annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education on Thursday emphasized the importance of…

Emergency response agreement with Spirit Lake to be signed Tuesday Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on June 13th, welcomed tribal members and other attendees to the fourth Strengthening Government to Government Partnerships and…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum are inviting the public to join them for Recovery Reinvented, an event dedicated to eliminating the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction, on Nov. 10, 2022, at the Alerus…

Saint Michael, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum, cabinet leaders and representatives from the Governor’s Office met on June 10th, with Spirit Lake Nation Chairman Doug Yankton, Devils Lake Mayor Dick Johnson and U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer to…

Burgum presents #InnovativeND awards during sixth annual summit Dickinson, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum and fellow speakers at the sixth annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education on June 9th, emphasized the importance of…

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Governor Doug Burgum will welcome educators, students, administrators and community leaders to the sixth annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education on Thursday, June 9, at Dickinson Middle School in person and…

Burgum, Sanford help break ground on new ADM soybean crushing plant in Spiritwood Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford on Thursday joined officials from ADM and Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) at the Spiritwood Energy Park to help…

FARGO, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum along with Bitzero Strategic Investor Kevin O’Leary, Bitzero CEO Akbar Shamji, and Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation Chairman Mark Fox on June 1st, announced North Dakota as Bitzero’s…

SPIRITWOOD, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford today joined officials from ADM and Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) at the Spiritwood Energy Park to help break ground on the Green Bison Soy Processing plant, North…

BISMARCK, N.D. – At the urging of Governor Doug Burgum, Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen on May 31st, indicated a willingness to gift the Good Samaritan Society building in Mott to the city instead of selling the skilled nursing…

Burgum to pay tribute to our nation’s military heroes during Memorial Day ceremonies Gov. Doug Burgum will pay tribute to our nation’s military heroes during two Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. The governor will deliver remarks…

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Governor Doug Burgum released the following statement honoring our nation’s fallen military heroes on May 30th, in observance of Memorial Day. “On Memorial Day – and every day – we honor the brave…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff until sunset Saturday, May 28, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and…

Burgum: Three North Dakota schools each win a new fitness center through DON’T QUIT! Campaign Gov. Doug Burgum and National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils (NFGFC) Chairman Jake “Body by Jake” Steinfeld announced…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on May 20th, appointed University of North Dakota student Sadie Hanson to a one-year term as the student representative on the state Board of Higher Education. Hanson, who will be a senior this fall…

Bismarck, N.D. – Members of the Century High School Wind Ensemble will perform at the North Dakota State Capitol at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, in Memorial Hall. Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford will deliver remarks and present the ensemble with the…

Burgum surveys flooding in northeast North Dakota, meets with local leaders to discuss response, recovery Governor Doug Burgum on Monday surveyed flooding in northeast North Dakota, meeting with local leaders on flood response and recovery,…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on May 13th, congratulated the City of Bismarck on its 150-year history and directed the lights of the Capitol to display the number 150 on May 13th, to mark the capital city’s sesquicentennial year,…

BISMARCK, N.D. -– Governor Doug Burgum and National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils (NFGFC) Chairman Jake “Body by Jake” Steinfeld on May 16th, announced the three North Dakota schools that were selected to each receive…

BISMARCK, N.D. -– Governor Doug Burgum on May 12th, announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $1 million to the North Dakota Department of Commerce through the EDA’s Statewide Planning program. …

BISMARCK, N.D. – In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff from Friday, May 13, until sunset Monday, May…

CAVALIER, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on May 9th, surveyed flooding in northeast North Dakota, meeting with local leaders on flood response and recovery, including efforts to stabilize the Bourbanis Dam upstream of Cavalier. The…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on May 10th, signed an executive order granting a waiver of hours of service requirements for drivers of commercial motor vehicles transporting all agricultural inputs, including dry fertilizer, liquid…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has issued a proclamation declaring May 11-17 as Police Week in North Dakota and Thursday, May 12, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The governor has directed government agencies to fly the United States and…

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Governor Doug Burgum on May 10th, announced that the Bismarck Century High School Wind Ensemble and Jamestown High School Choir have been selected as the 2022-2023 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs. …

Burgum, Sanford laud historic sale of Coal Creek Station, transmission line to Rainbow Energy, Nexus Line State agencies, legislation played key role in sale that keeps coal-fired plant operating, saving 650 jobs and preserving reliable…

Governor tours completed Phase MI-1 of project, highlights $838M state commitment to comprehensive flood protection for Souris River Valley MINOT, N.D. -- Governor Doug Burgum on May 6th, joined local, state and federal officials in Minot for a…

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Governor Doug Burgum on May 5th, presented his strategic budget guidelines for the 2023-2025 biennium, highlighting the need for continued innovation, cost containment and efficiencies in state government as well as additional…

Households in five northwest ND counties affected by April 22-23 ice storm and blizzard encouraged to apply for Emergency Housing Stability program Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum announced on May 4th, that help is available through…

Burgum surveys spring storm damage, meets with residents in northwest ND affected by power outages Gov. Doug Burgum on Tuesday met with local officials, residents and ranchers in Crosby and other parts of Divide County in far northwest North…

BISMARCK, N.D.. -- Governor Doug Burgum on April 29th, signed an executive order granting a waiver of hours of service requirements can ensure carriers, contractors and rural electric cooperative workers to enter North Dakota to assist with the…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum released the following statement on May 1st, regarding the passing of North Dakota poet laureate Larry Woiwode, a 1992 recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has appointed Interim U.S. Attorney Nick Chase of Fargo to a judgeship in the East Central Judicial District. Chase has served in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of North Dakota…

Bismarck, N.D – After another round of severe weather brought blizzard conditions, heavy snow and ice to western North Dakota this past weekend, the state has enlisted unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technologies to help restore services to…

Governor to survey damage, meet with locals in Crosby area Tuesday; plans to request presidential disaster declarations to unlock federal assistance Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on April 25th, declared a statewide emergency for…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum is urging U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to restore pre-pandemic hours of operation at several ports of entry where hours were reduced in April 2020. In a letter to CBP Commissioner Chris…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on April 26th, met with local officials, residents and ranchers in Crosby and other parts of Divide County in far northwest North Dakota to survey infrastructure damage from last weekend’s severe…

Bismarck, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on April 25th, announced retired Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley as a keynote speaker for this year’s Summit on Innovative Education on June 9 at Dickinson Middle School. The Governor’s…

Burgum joins 25 fellow governors in creating the American Governors’ Border Strike Force Governor Doug Burgum signed a memorandum of understanding with 25 fellow governors last week to create the American Governors’ Border Strike…