State Governor Doug Burgum (ND)
Recent News About State Governor Doug Burgum (ND)
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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.
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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 directs flags flown at half-staff on Monday until noon in observance of Memorial Day
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 29, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in observance of Memorial Day.
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Burgum signs remaining bills from 2023 legislative session, including major appropriations bills
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.
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Burgum appoints Bismarck CPA Susan Sisk to lead state Office of Management and Budget
On May 9, 2023, 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 and leadership experience with large organizations in both the private and public sectors.