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Gov. Doug Burgum and Labor Commissioner and Job Service North Dakota Executive Director Michelle Kommer announced a new survey asking North Dakota’s employers to identify their most pressing workforce issues. Survey results will provide valuable input for workforce development recommendations to the governor.

Gov. Doug Burgum released a statement in observance of Memorial Day, after attending and delivering remarks at the Memorial Day ceremony at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery near Mandan.

Gov. Doug Burgum highlighted the innovation that’s driving a resurgence in North Dakota’s oil industry and making the region ripe for investment, while also citing the state’s significant workforce needs during his remarks to the 26th annual Williston Basin Petroleum Conference.

Gov. Doug Burgum expressed his congratulations to Kathryn Slavick of Mandan High School and Benjamin Berdal of May-Port CG High School, who have been selected to attend the 2018 National Youth Science Camp. 

Gov. Doug Burgum has directed government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, and encouraged North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.

Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum are inviting the general public, American Indian communities, business and community leaders, behavioral health providers, university and college representatives, health care providers and administrators, addiction recovery advocates, faith-based communities, first responders, law enforcement, families and more to join them for Recovery Reinvented on Sept. 5 at the Fargo Civic Center.

Gov. Doug Burgum signed an emergency executive order granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting anhydrous ammonia fertilizer.

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) announced that Lauren Roscoe of New Rockford, N.D., has been named the 2018-19 SADD Student of the Year.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the North Dakota Department of Transportation has been selected as one of 10 participants in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program, an initiative aimed at shaping the future of drones in America.

Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Helgaas Burgum today expressed their gratitude and support for efforts by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions and the Trump administration to end the nation’s opioid epidemic.