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Gov. Doug Burgum joined 24 fellow Republican governors in calling on President Biden to unleash U.S. oil and gas production and restore American energy independence to protect U.S. consumers and help U.S. allies.

The State Investment Board (SIB) voted to divest of investments in Russian entities or securities issued by Russian entities, as board members learned that Russian investment exposure already has been reduced by more than one-third since Monday.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts highlighted the importance of carbon capture and storage to U.S. energy security as Summit Carbon Solutions announced that Continental Resources Inc. will commit $250 million over the next two years to help fund the development and construction of Summit’s $4.5 billion carbon capture and sequestration project.

Gov. Doug Burgum issued a proclamation declaring March 2, 2022, a day of prayer for the people of Ukraine as they continue to defend against attacks by Russian armed forces.

Gov. Doug Burgum released a statement regarding President Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address.   

Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, who chairs the State Investment Board (SIB) on behalf of Gov. Doug Burgum, has called a special meeting of the SIB to discuss Legacy Fund investments in Russia in light of the country’s continuing attacks on Ukraine.

Gov. Doug Burgum released a statement regarding Russia’s military attacks on Ukraine.

The North Dakota Board of University and School Lands (Land Board) voted to offer the position of Commissioner of the Department of Trust Lands to Bismarck attorney and investment manager Joseph Heringer.

Gov. Doug Burgum announced that the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC) has selected the state of North Dakota for its 2022 DON’T QUIT! Campaign.