State Governor Doug Burgum (ND)
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Recent News About State Governor Doug Burgum (ND)
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Doug Burgum: 'I’m deeply grateful to President Donald Trump for this amazing opportunity to serve the American people and achieve energy dominance!'
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will join the Trump Administration as Secretary of the Interior and Chairman of the newly established National Energy Council, overseeing U.S. energy strategy to achieve energy dominance.
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Gov. Burgum: Trump wins on issues like 'interest rates, inflation, the cost of a home'
Gov. Doug Burgum (R-N.D.) said that former President Donald Trump (R) has an electoral advantage on economic and national security issues.
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26 states, including North Dakota, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
An analysis by Peace Garden News shows North Dakota is one of 26 states without a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."
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Analysis: North Dakota among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
North Dakota is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Peace Garden News found.
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Governor, first lady highlight state-tribal partnerships at fifth Government to Government conference
Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum kicked off the fifth Strengthening Government to Government Partnerships and Relationships Conference, outlining progress made during the recent legislative session and beyond through collaboration between the state and the five sovereign tribal nations with whom North Dakota shares geography.
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Burgum: Dakota Carrier Network receives $19.7M grant to help fill broadband gaps in North Dakota
Bismarck-based Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) LLC has been awarded a $19.7 million “Middle Mile” grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to help extend broadband internet service to communities across North Dakota.
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Burgum appoints Watford City attorney Chas Neff Jr. to Northwest Judicial District judgeship
Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Charles “Chas” Neff Jr. to a judgeship in the Northwest Judicial District.
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President approves Burgum’s request for major disaster declaration related to spring flooding damage
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 North Dakota roads and other public infrastructure.
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Burgum appoints Grand Forks attorney Kristi Venhuizen to Northeast Central District judgeship
.Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Grand Forks attorney Kristi Venhuizen (VENN-HIGH-ZEN) to a newly created judgeship in the Northeast Central Judicial District, which is comprised of Grand Forks and Nelson counties.
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Burgum issues executive order authorizing deployment of ND National Guard to southern border
Gov. Doug Burgum today signed an executive order declaring an emergency and authorizing the North Dakota National Guard to help Texas secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Burgum welcomes long-awaited Treasury approval of $68M in federal funding for career academies
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 career academies across the state where students can pursue high-demand careers in the trades, health care, technology and other sectors to help meet workforce needs.
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Burgum requests presidential major disaster declaration for damage related to spring flooding
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.
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Burgum plans to deploy ND National Guard to southern border to assist in Operation Lone Star
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.
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Burgum reappoints Sadie Hanson as student member on North Dakota Board of Higher Education
Gov. Doug Burgum has reappointed University of North Dakota student Sadie Hanson to a second one-year term as the student representative on the state Board of Higher Education.
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Burgum welcomes Supreme Court’s ruling against Biden administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum today applauded a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used an overly broad interpretation of the Clean Water Act when establishing its new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
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North Dakota raises ‘serious concerns’ about BLM’s proposed changes to federal land management
The state of North Dakota has submitted official comment raising “serious concerns” about proposed changes to how the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers public land in North Dakota.
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Burgum announces development of 14th state park at Pembina Gorge with funding approved during session
The Pembina Gorge State Recreation Area (PGSRA) will be developed into North Dakota’s 14th state park with funding secured by the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department (NDPRD) during the 2023 legislative session, Gov. Doug Burgum announced today.
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Burgum welcomes Supreme Court’s ruling against Biden administration’s Waters of the U.S. rule
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum today applauded a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) used an overly broad interpretation of the Clean Water Act when establishing its new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
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Burgum reappoints Sadie Hanson as student member on North Dakota Board of Higher Education
Gov. Doug Burgum has reappointed University of North Dakota student Sadie Hanson to a second one-year term as the student representative on the state Board of Higher Education.
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Burgum plans to deploy ND National Guard to southern border to assist in Operation Lone Star
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.