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| Oct 2, 2026 | North Dakota Information Technology Encourages North Dakotans to ‘Stay Cyber SMART’ During Cybersecurity Awareness Month | October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and North Dakota Information Technology (NDIT) is helping North Dakotans strengthen their digital defenses with simple steps that can make a big difference.
Throughout the month, NDIT’s Stay Cyber S... |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Armstrong presents Rough Rider Award to ‘legendary’ wrestlers, coaches and twins Terry and Troy Steiner | Terry Steiner (from left), Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Troy Steiner at the Rough Rider Award ceremony.
Armstrong selected the Steiner twins in March as the 51st and 52nd recipients of the Rough Rider Award, North Dakota’s highest commendation ... |
| Sep 30, 2026 | North Dakota Children's Cabinet to gather public input with ‘road show’ stops in 11 cities in October | BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Children’s Cabinet will embark on a statewide “road show” Friday to share its findings, celebrate regional successes, gather additional stakeholder feedback and build awareness of its priorities and overarc... |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Armstrong declares diesel emergency, takes action to provide relief from fuel costs for agricultural producers | BISMARCK, N.D. (SEPT. 29, 2026) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today declared a state of emergency in North Dakota for conditions affecting the supply and availability of diesel fuel and took action to provide temporary relief for farmers by expand... |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Armstrong leads governors in letter opposing attempt to restrict states' authority to use Missouri River water | BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and the governors of Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming sent a joint letter to Congress today opposing an attempt to restrict their authority to use Missouri River water in t... |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Armstrong leads beam signing ceremony marking major milestone for new ND State Hospital | BISMARCK, N.D. (SEPT. 22, 2026) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today joined state leaders, legislators and project partners to mark the placement of the final structural beam for the new North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown, a $300 million, 140... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | MEDIA ADVISORY: Armstrong to take part in beam signing ceremony Tuesday for new State Hospital in Jamestown | BISMARCK, N.D. (SEPT. 18, 2026) – Gov. Kelly Armstrong will lead a beam signing ceremony for the new North Dakota State Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Jamestown, celebrating the placement of the final structural beam. Joining the governo... |
| Sep 9, 2026 | HHS recognizes Recovery Month, celebrates strength and pathways to recovery | September is National Recovery Month, as proclaimed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. The month celebrates people in recovery, the families and communities who support them and the possibility of recovery from mental health and substance use challen... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | UPDATED: Armstrong signs bill banning synthetic kratom, restricting natural kratom to 21 and older | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed legislation that bans the sale, possession and use of synthetic kratom products in North Dakota and restricts the sale of natural kratom products to those ages 21 and older while also requi... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Armstrong applauds legislation banning synthetic kratom, restricting natural kratom sales to 21 and over | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today applauded North Dakota lawmakers for passing legislation that bans the sale, possession and use of synthetic kratom products and restricts the sale of natural kratom products to those ages 21 and ... |
| Aug 27, 2026 | State Water Commission approves additional $2M for livestock water supply program to meet strong demand | Drought relief program receives over 220 applications in first week
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring today joined the State Water Commission in announcing an additional $2 million for the Drou... |
| Aug 26, 2026 | State Water Commission approves additional $2M for livestock water supply program to meet strong demand | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring today joined the State Water Commission in announcing an additional $2 million for the Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Project Assistance Program, as d... |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Annual Report of the North Dakota Children’s Cabinet Released | On August 19, 2026 the North Dakota Children’s Cabinet released its annual report: https://www.governor.nd.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Children%27s%20Cabinet/2026%20Annual%20Report%20Final.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelive... |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Armstrong: State of ND is second state to receive national certification as Recovery Friendly Workplace | BISMARCK, N.D. – The State of North Dakota has been certified as a Recovery Friendly Workplace, one of only two state governments to receive the national certification from the National Recovery Friendly Workplace Institute, Gov. Kelly Arms... |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Children's Cabinet annual report highlights progress on coordinating care for ND youth | BISMARCK, N.D. – Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden today announced that the North Dakota Children’s Cabinet has released its annual report, highlighting progress made by the panel and its partners to coordinate care for children across all branche... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Armstrong, Goehring announce activation of livestock water supply program as drought disaster declared | State Water Commission directs $2M for cost-share assistance; USDA issues secretarial disaster declaration for 7 counties in ND, 4 in MT
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring today voted with the S... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Armstrong rescinds TikTok ban on state devices now that app is majority-owned by American-led group | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today rescinded a ban that prohibited executive branch agencies from using TikTok on state-owned devices, now that the social media app is majority-owned by an American-led consortium.
The rescission re... |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency as drought intensifies, wildfire risk increases | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today issued an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan, as drought conditions and the risk of wildfires have intensified across North Dak... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Armstrong issues executive order declaring statewide disaster for severe storms June 7-9 | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today declared a statewide disaster for severe storms in early June that caused an estimated $4.6 million in damage to electrical infrastructure and also damaged homes, farms and businesses in North Dak... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Armstrong statement on North Dakota legislators establishing interim committee on AI and data centers | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong issued the following statement today after North Dakota Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, Rep. Mike Nathe and other legislators announced the formation of an interim Artificial Intelligence and Data C... |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Governor Kelly Armstrong declares Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day | Governor Kelly Armstrong declared Thursday, June 25, 2026, Legal Assistant/Paralegal Day. Governor Armstrong presented the proclamation to members of the Western Dakota Association of Legal Assistants. To view the proclamation, click here L... |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Armstrong to present Rough Rider Award to wrestling legends Troy and Terry Steiner on Oct. 1 at ND Capitol | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong will present the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to national champion wrestlers and legendary wrestling coaches Terry Steiner and Troy Steiner on Oct. 1 during a ceremony at the Capito... |
| May 15, 2026 | Armstrong appoints Phil Davis to serve as interim executive director of Job Service North Dakota | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced he has appointed Workforce Service Director Phil Davis to serve as interim executive director of Job Service North Dakota when current Executive Director Pat Bertagnolli retires June 12.... |
| May 6, 2026 | Armstrong, other leaders provide updates on Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening and summer events in Medora | State, federal and community leaders gathered in Medora today to outline preparations for one of North Dakota’s most significant tourism seasons, including the July 4, 2026, opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and ND250 c... |
| May 5, 2026 | Armstrong waives hours of service for haulers of fertilizer to help farmers facing delays | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including dry and liquid fertilizer, ... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Armstrong presents budget guidelines, calls for closing gap between ongoing revenues, expenses | CLICK HERE FOR SLIDES
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today presented his executive budget guidelines for next biennium, calling on some agencies to prepare hold-even budgets and others to reduce their budgets as part of a long-term s... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Armstrong directs flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Jan. 22, in honor of former Gov. Allen Olson | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong has directed all U.S. and North Dakota flags to be flown at half-staff on Thursday, Jan. 22, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, as a mark of respect for former G... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | ND awarded $199M for Rural Health Transformation Program to strengthen care in rural communities | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced that North Dakota has been awarded $199 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the first year of a statewide Rural Health Transformation Program. Th... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Armstrong, Strinden stress importance of state-tribal partnerships in meeting with MHA Nation leaders | CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
NEW TOWN, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Lt. Gov. Michelle Strinden and state agency representatives met today with leaders and members of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation, discussing challenges, opportunitie... |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Armstrong declares disaster for severe storms Aug. 7-8 that caused extensive damage to utility infrastructure | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today declared a statewide disaster and activated the State Emergency Operations Plan to aid recovery from severe storms Aug. 7-8 that caused extensive damage to electrical infrastructure, homes, busine... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Armstrong requests presidential disaster declaration for storm damage from tornadoes, straight-line winds | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today submitted a request for a presidential major disaster declaration for severe storms that impacted the state June 20-21, producing more than 20 tornadoes and straight-line winds that caused widespr... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Armstrong, agency leaders meet with Turtle Mountain officials in Belcourt to strengthen partnerships | CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
BELCOURT, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and representatives from more than a dozen state agencies visited the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (TMBCI) today in Belcourt to strengthen state-tribal partnerships and... |
| Jun 21, 2025 | Armstrong declares disaster for tornado damage, extends sympathy to victims’ families | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today declared a statewide disaster and activated the State Emergency Operations Plan after multiple tornadoes, strong winds and hail caused widespread damage Friday across North Dakota, claiming the li... |
| May 3, 2025 | UPDATED: Armstrong signs historic property tax relief and reform package for North Dakota homeowners | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today joined bill sponsors and other legislators as he signed a landmark property tax relief and reform package to ease the burden on North Dakota homeowners and limit growth in local spending.
“It ende... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Application period extended for Governor’s Band/Orchestra and Choral programs | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the application period has been extended until April 14 for school, community and church bands, orchestras and choirs across North Dakota interested in serving as the Governor’s Official... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Armstrong declares statewide fire emergency as drought conditions persist, wildfire risk remains high | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order declaring a statewide fire emergency and activating the State Emergency Operations Plan as above average temperatures and below average precipitation continue to exacerba... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Armstrong testifies in support of bill to review boards and commissions, shrink government | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong testified today in support of legislation that would create a task force to review all state boards and commissions to determine which ones can be combined or dissolved, in keeping with his goal of shri... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | What the Inauguration Means for Your Taxes In his first term, President Trump accomplished one of the most significant overhauls to the tax code in decades with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). With issues surrounding the economy and job growth front and center, the next four years may bri ... | "Nothing is certain except death and taxes."
This proverb, often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, has stood the test of time. But if I could add one more piece to this pearl of wisdom, it would be this: "Nothing is certain ex... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Armstrong outlines property tax relief and reform plan in 2025 State of the State Address to Legislature | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today delivered his 2025 State of the State Address to a joint session of the 69th Legislative Assembly, outlining a property tax relief and reform plan that would put the majority of primary residences... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Burgum files appeal after BLM official dismisses North Dakota’s concerns about Resource Management Plan | BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday filed a final appeal of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, following two previously unsuccessful attempts to convinc... |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Burgum presents 2025-2027 Executive Budget with workforce investments, no tax increases | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today presented his final executive budget address to the 69th Legislative Assembly, proposing a $95 million package to improve housing affordability, accessibility and stability during the 2025-27 biennium... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Burgum leads trade and investment mission to Korea, signs MOU with Korea Institute of Energy Research | SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA – Gov. Doug Burgum on Monday led a North Dakota delegation on the first day of a trade and investment mission to South Korea, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state of North Dakota and the Kor... |
| Oct 6, 2024 | State agencies coordinate with local, tribal and federal resources to fight widespread wildfires in western ND | BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota state agencies are coordinating with local, federal and tribal firefighters and emergency responders to battle several large wildfires that spread quickly today across western North Dakota, driven by strong win... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Burgum statement on visit to Israel this week | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today released the following statement regarding his visit to Israel this week.
“At a time when Iran is at war with Israel on seven fronts, in the wake of Hamas brutally executing six hostages, including on... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Burgum: ND protests BLM’s Resource Management Plan as a threat to grid reliability, energy security | BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the state is protesting the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) updated Resource Management Plan (RMP) for North Dakota, warning that it would negatively impact electrical gr... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | Burgum signs executive order clarifying membership, role and terms of Olmstead Commission | 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 disab... |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Trump's Miraculous Escape: A Political Rally Turned Tragic | The political landscape in Butler, Pennsylvania, was rocked by a harrowing incident as former President Donald Trump narrowly evaded an assassination attempt at a rally that quickly descended into chaos and tragedy. The scene unfolded with ... |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Trump safe after rally shooting, says bullet struck his ear; gunman and audience member dead | Former President Donald Trump was rushed offstage after shots were fired at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Saturday evening. Trump said in a social media post that he was injured when a bullet pierced the upper part of his right ear.
Th... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Burgum highlights progress at eighth Governor’s Summit on Innovative Education with AI theme | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum this morning 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 administratio... |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Burgum highlights Innovation Shop’s potential to boost productivity as grand opening held for facility at Grand Farm | CASSELTON, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller today 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 innovation in... |
| May 29, 2024 | Burgum issues executive order rebranding Task Force MIND as North Dakota Military Commission | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today 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 continue t... |
| Apr 6, 2024 | Adjutant General of North Dakota National Guard Maj. General Alan Dohrmann Announces Retirement | BISMARCK – U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after Major General Alan Dohrmann, adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) and director of the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, anno... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Burgum thanks retiring Dohrmann for leadership of ND National Guard, Department of Emergency Services | BISMARCK, N.D. – 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... |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Scoop: Trump campaign on track for $43M night in Palm Beach this weekend | Former President Trump is on track to raise $43 million at a fundraiser in Palm Beach on Saturday, in what many billionaire Republican donors are considering the kickoff for the general election, sources tell Axios.
Why it matters: That hau... |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Miller highlights efforts to make ND more military friendly at 'Month of the Military Child' event | MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. – 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... |
| Mar 2, 2024 | Senator Cramer Wraps Up Week Three of Historical Dakota Access Pipeline Trial | BISMARCK – The third week of trial in North Dakota v. United States has officially concluded, marking the halfway point in the state’s lawsuit to recover $38 million in damages the state was forced to front due to the Dakota Access Pipeline... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Burgum urges Corps commander to keep restricting flows from Garrison Dam as ice jam moves, river drops | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum tonight convened a meeting with Col. Robert J. Newbauer, commander and district engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Omaha District, stressing the need to keep restricting flows from Garrison Dam u... |
| Feb 29, 2024 | UPDATED: Effort underway to dislodge ice jam on Missouri River; Garrison Dam to reduce flows; Burgum issues emergency declaration | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today received a commitment from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reduce flows from Garrison Dam upstream of an ice jam causing minor flooding on the Missouri River in Bismarck-Mandan, as state agencies ... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Governor appoints Sandberg to NECJD judgeship | Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Grand Forks attorney Theodore “Ted” Sandberg to a judgeship in the Northeast Central Judicial District, which is comprised of Grand Forks and Nelson counties.
Sandberg is a 1997 graduate of the University of N... |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Burgum completes bill signings from special session of North Dakota Legislature, partially vetoes one bill | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has signed all 14 bills approved by the Legislature during its three-day special session that concluded today.
The governor partially vetoed House Bill 1544, which created unnecessary red tape related to th... |
| Aug 8, 2023 | UPDATED: Burgum, Dohrmann visit National Guard soldiers supporting efforts to secure southwest border | NEAR THE RIO GRANDE, TEXAS – Gov. Doug Burgum and the North Dakota National Guard’s adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, visited North Dakota National Guard soldiers serving along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas today and Monday, thanki... |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Clark and Hayden appointed District Court Judge | Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Southeast Judicial District Judge Cherie Clark and East Central Judicial District Judicial Referee Stephanie Hayden to two newly created judgeships in the East Central Judicial District, which is comprised of ... |
| Jul 6, 2023 | President approves Burgum’s request for major disaster declaration related to spring flooding damage | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that President Joe Biden has approved the governor’s request for a presidential major disaster declaration for spring flooding estimated to have caused more than $5 million in damage to Nort... |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Burgum welcomes long-awaited Treasury approval of $68M in federal funding for career academies | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today welcomed news from U.S. Sen. John Hoeven that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved North Dakota’s application for $68 million in federal funding to help finance the construction of 13 care... |
| Jun 5, 2023 | Ethics commission seeks members | Applications are being accepted for service on the North Dakota Ethics Commission.
Commissioners serve a 4-yearterm, with the term of service to commence on September 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted until July 3, 2023.
The mission of... |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Burgum requests presidential major disaster declaration for damage related to spring flooding | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today requested a presidential major disaster declaration for spring flooding estimated to have caused more than $5 million in damage to North Dakota roads and other public infrastructure. The request follo... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Burgum plans to deploy ND National Guard to southern border to assist in Operation Lone Star | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum is planning to deploy approximately 100 North Dakota National Guard members to Texas to help secure the U.S.-Mexico border in support of Operation Lone Star.
Today’s announcement comes in response to a requ... |
| May 5, 2023 | Burgum waives hours of service for haulers of ag inputs during compressed spring planting season | 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 ammo... |
| Apr 30, 2023 | Burgum: 2023 session provides historic tax relief and invests in key priorities including workforce, child care and infrastructure | CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO
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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, infrastruc... |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Burgum declares statewide emergency for spring flooding, directs state resources to be on standby | 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... |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Burgum declares winter storm disaster for January fog and ice event that led to power outages | 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 knock... |
| Jan 15, 2023 | Here's a full list of the US states that have introduced full or partial TikTok bans on government devices over mounting security concerns | A growing number of states in the US have banned TikTok on government devices. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images
North Carolina and Wisconsin are the latest US states to ban TikTok on government devices.
25 other states have banned t... |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Governor appoints Judge Bahr to Supreme Court | Gov. Doug Burgum today 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 longtime Supreme Court Justice Ge... |
| Jan 9, 2023 | 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.
Bahr’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the upcoming Jan. 31 retirement of longtime Supreme... |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Burgum appoints advisory committee to distribute funds from settlements with opioid manufacturers | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today 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 governmen... |
| Jan 4, 2023 | States Look To Focus New Funding On High Demand College Programs | Colorado is one of the states considering higher education appropriations that would be directed to ... [+] specific high-demand fields in order to address workforce needs.getty |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Burgum calls for tax relief, infrastructure investment, economic growth in 2023 State of the State Address | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today 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 sectors,... |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Burgum waives hours of service for haulers of propane, gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil | 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 propane, gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil.
Record-setting winter storm... |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 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 addressing workforce challenges and other priorities, making progress on diversifying the ec... |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Burgum signs executive order banning TikTok from state-owned devices issued by executive branch | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today 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 prohibits ... |
| Dec 10, 2022 | 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 southeast North Dakota related to a Nov. 9-11 storm that dropped record snowfall on parts of the state, shutting d... |
| Nov 19, 2022 | Burgum unveils official Rough Rider Award portrait of International Music Camp founder Dr. Merton Utgaard | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum on Friday 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 Rough Rider... |
| Oct 27, 2022 | American Governors’ Border Strike Force detail seizes fentanyl, stops other illegal activity in North Dakota | 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 hundreds o... |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Burgum, Workforce Development Council announce ND Works plan to help address workforce challenges | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford and members of North Dakota’s Workforce Development Council (WDC) today released a package of proposals to address the state’s workforce challenges during a press conference on the f... |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Burgum thanks Riley for service after state’s chief information officer announces move to private sector | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today thanked North Dakota Chief Information Officer (CIO) Shawn Riley for his transformational leadership and service over the past nearly six years after Riley resigned his position effective Dec. 2 to jo... |
| Oct 5, 2022 | Burgum: ND joins with MN, MT and WI to develop multistate hydrogen hub; EERC to lead development | BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum announced today 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 nation’s clean... |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Burgum joins Montana governor, Canadian premiers in urging feds to restore pre-pandemic hours at border | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today 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 pre-pandemi... |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Burgum welcomes CBP decision to temporarily expand hours at three ports of entry on northern border | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today 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 pushing CBP and... |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Burgum, Kroshus, Headland unveil historic plan to slash individual income taxes, save North Dakota taxpayers $250M per year | Gov. Doug Burgum, State Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus, House Tax Committee chairman Rep. Craig Headland and fellow legislators held a press conference on August 24 to announce a landmark tax relief plan that would replace the state’s indiv... |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Burgum thanks Panos for service after NDDOT director submits resignation; Henke to serve as interim director | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today 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 obligations ... |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Burgum renews call to restore pre-pandemic hours at border crossings in letter to Homeland Security, CBP | Gov. 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 reiterated the request in a lett... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | In meeting requested by Burgum, governor urges CBP to restore pre-pandemic hours at border crossings | BISMARCK, N.D. – In a video conference call today requested by Gov. Doug Burgum, the governor urged U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Chris Magnus to restore pre-pandemic hours of operation at several ports of entry on t... |
| May 13, 2022 | Burgum congratulates Bismarck on sesquicentennial, directs Capitol lights to mark 150-year history of city | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today congratulated the City of Bismarck on its 150-year history and directed the lights of the Capitol to display the number 150 tonight to mark the capital city’s sesquicentennial year, which officially b... |
| May 12, 2022 | Burgum directs flags lowered to half-staff in honor of 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19 | 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 10, 2022 | Burgum waives hours of service for commercial drivers hauling agricultural inputs due to shortened spring planting season | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today 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 fertilizer,... |
| May 9, 2022 | Burgum surveys flooding in northeast North Dakota, meets with local leaders to discuss response, recovery | CAVALIER, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today 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 governor was joined b... |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Burgum waives hours of service for carriers, contractors and rural electric cooperative workers to assist with restoration of power | BISMARCK, N.D. –Gov. Doug Burgum today signed an executive order granting a waiver of hours of service requirements to ensure carriers, contractors and rural electric cooperative workers can enter North Dakota to assist with the restoration... |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Burgum declares statewide emergency for flooding, infrastructure damage caused by weekend storms; disaster declared for April 12-14 historic blizzard | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today declared a statewide emergency for flooding and widespread utility infrastructure damage caused by a severe winter storm last weekend that has left thousands of North Dakotans without electricity. The... |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Burgum urges U.S. Customs and Border Protection to restore pre-pandemic hours at border crossings | BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. 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 Magnus a... |
