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Watch the recording of the 2024 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service at the link below.
Gov. Doug Burgum presented the 2024 State of the State address on
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at
Dickinson State University’s Dorothy Stickney Auditorium.
The Governor appoints to over 150 Boards and Commissions representing a wide variety of industries.
To be considered for an appointment candidates are invited to complete an application.
A number of current positions are currently open.
Red Tape Reduction 2.0 focuses on greater business and citizen engagement.
Help us by submitting your ideas to cut red tape and help make government more efficient, saving taxpayers money.
Watch the induction ceremony for James Buchli, 49th recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award.
In September, Gov. Burgum created the Task Force to address chronic teacher shortage.
Registration is now open for Recovery Reinvented 2024 in Bismarck!
RecoveryReinvented.com or at the link below.
The 8th annual Governor's Summit on Innovative Education took place on June 17, 2024.
Watch the governor's keynote and see all the keynotes at the link below.
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Burgum requests presidential major disaster declaration for damage from historic wildfires
Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 02:00 pm
Gov. Doug Burgum requested a presidential major disaster declaration to assist in recovery from historic wildfires that raged across northwest North Dakota in early October, causing damage that’s expected to exceed $8 million. The request follows an executive order Burgum issued Oct. 3 declaring a statewide fire emergency.
President-elect Trump nominates Burgum to serve as Interior Secretary, chair new National Energy Council
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 04:02 pm
President-elect Donald Trump officially announced that he has nominated North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to serve as U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chairman of the newly formed National Energy Council.
Burgum, Advisory Committee unveil recommendations to address housing needs in North Dakota
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:30 am
Gov. Doug Burgum, state legislators and other members of the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee released the committee’s recommendations for addressing housing needs in North Dakota, with a three-pronged approach that focuses on improving housing availability, affordability and stability.
Burgum honors military service on Veterans Day, participates in ceremony at ND Heritage Center
Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11:30 am
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum released a statement in observance of Veterans Day and marked the day by delivering remarks at the Veterans Day ceremony at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum.
Burgum statement on 2024 general election results
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 06:25 pm
Gov. Doug Burgum issued a statement regarding the results of Tuesday’s general election, saying North Dakota is well-positioned for continued growth and success.
