State Governor Doug Burgum (ND)
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Recent News About State Governor Doug Burgum (ND)
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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.
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Burgum directs flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Texas shooting victims
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.
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Burgum waives hours of service for haulers of ag inputs during compressed spring planting season
On May 5, 2023, Gov. Doug Burgum 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 ammonia, pesticides and seed.
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Burgum announces 2023 Governor’s Band and Chorus programs from Washburn and Williston
On May 3, 2023, Gov. Doug Burgum 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.