WATFORD CITY, N.D. – The 2024 Main Street ND Summit kicked off its first full day on Aug 28th, with a keynote address from Gov. Doug Burgum, setting an enthusiastic tone for the 2½-day event. In his opening remarks. Burgum welcomed…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has issued an executive order clarifying the membership, role and terms of the Olmstead Commission, whose goal is to move North Dakota forward toward greater integration and inclusion for persons with…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement on Aug 15th, regarding the passing of state Rep. Randy Schobinger of Minot, who died Tuesday, Aug. 13, at age 54 at his home in Delano, Tenn. Schobinger served in the North…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Aug 14th, participated in a beam signing ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the nation’s 15th presidential library. The…

Bismarck, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum are inviting the general public to join them for Recovery Reinvented, an event dedicated to eliminating the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction, on Oct. 30 at the…

CASSELTON, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Aug 7th, joined local, state and federal officials and community members for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new North Dakota Soybean Processors plant near Casselton, lauding the project as a…

BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Aug 6th, welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) announcement that it has awarded Montana up to $700 million to enhance power grid capacity and reliability in Montana and North…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has issued an executive order declaring a summer storm disaster in central North Dakota following severe weather that caused significant flood-related damages to the region. The declaration comes in response…

WATCH THE VIDEO REPLAY GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on July 30th, presented NASA astronaut James Buchli with the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation for its citizens, highlighting…

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that NASA astronaut James Buchli will be presented with the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award during a ceremony July 30 at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Burgum…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed Greg Hoffman to lead the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department as chief information officer (CIO), effective immediately, citing his strong leadership experience and deep…

BISMARCK, ND - Gov. Doug Burgum issued the following statement today, July 4, in observance of the 248th anniversary of America’s independence. “Today we celebrate the birth of our great nation. A nation built on freedom and the…

BISMARCK, N.D. , June 28, 2024 Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that North Dakota Highway Patrol Col. Brandon Solberg plans to retire from law enforcement Nov. 30 after nearly 6½ years as superintendent of the Highway Patrol. Solberg has…

BISMARCK, June 28, 2024 – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued a joint statement today applauding a U.S. Supreme Court opinion overturning the Chevron doctrine, which stemmed from a 1984 decision in Chevron…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum on June 25th, addressed attendees at the sixth Strengthening Government to Government (G2G) Conference, outlining the significant progress made on state-tribal relations…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has appointed human resources executive Donald “D.J.” Campbell of Mandan to a four-year term on the state Board of Higher Education starting July 1, and University of North Dakota student…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has selected Brig. Gen. Mitchell R. Johnson to serve as the next adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard and director of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, effective Sept. 15.…

The agenda for the sixth Strengthening Government to Government (G2G) Conference on June 25-26 at the Bismarck Event Center has been finalized and registration remains open for the event. The two-day conference brings together tribal leaders and…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on June 17th, kicked off the eighth annual Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College, highlighting progress made during his…

CASSELTON, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller on June 10th, joined federal, state and local officials in celebrating the grand opening of the new Innovation Shop at Grand Farm, highlighting how the facility will support…

CHALMETTE, La. – Gov. Doug Burgum on June 3rd, joined 19 fellow Republican governors in sending a letter to President Biden urging his administration to unleash American energy and end the regulatory overreach that’s restricting domestic…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Local youth joined the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department (NDPRD), Governor’s Office and others to celebrate a historic milestone on May 31st, at the official groundbreaking ceremony for Pembina Gorge State…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on May 29th, issued an executive order rebranding the Task Force for Military Issues in North Dakota (TF MIND) as the North Dakota Military Commission. Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller, who chairs TF MIND and will…

MANDAN, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement today in observance of Memorial Day. “On Memorial Day – and every day – we are eternally grateful for those brave and selfless Americans who dedicated their…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff from 12:01 a.m. to noon Monday, May 27, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and…

Registration is now open for the sixth Strengthening Government to Government (G2G) Conference June 25-26 at the Bismarck Event Center. The two-day conference brings together tribal leaders and elders, state agency leaders and staff, statewide…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on May 20th, announced NASA astronaut James Buchli as the 49th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation for its citizens. Buchli…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum has appointed a North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee to lead the development of a comprehensive housing strategy for North Dakota. The governor also hosted listening sessions this week in…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on May 14th, thanked Chief Information Officer (CIO) Kuldip Mohanty for his service and leadership of the North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) department after Mohanty submitted his resignation,…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has issued a proclamationdeclaring May 12-18 as Police Week in North Dakota and Wednesday, May 15, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The governor directed government agencies to fly the United States and North…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on May 9th, presented his strategic budget guidelines for the 2025-2027 biennium, emphasizing the need for agencies to continue finding efficiencies, containing costs and identifying opportunities for…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, alongside state agency officials and partner organizations, on May 9th, announced the establishment of the North Dakota Office of Outdoor Recreation to grow North Dakota’s outdoor recreation economy by…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Sunday, May 5, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor of…

BISMARCK, N.D. – Governor Doug Burgum on April 29th, thanked Governor’s Office General Counsel Ryan Norrell for his service to the state of North Dakota after Norrell announced he is resigning effective June 17 to return to the private…

Governor Doug Burgum on April 26th, announced that the West Fargo Sheyenne Sinfonia Orchestra and Grand Forks Central Chamber Choir have been selected as the 2024 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs. “It is an honor to…

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. – 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. …

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…

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…