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BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakotans are reminded that all United States and North Dakota flags should be returned to full-staff at 12:01 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30. Flags have been flown at half-staff since the passing of former President George H.W. Bush on Nov. 30.

Gov. Doug Burgum applauded the landmark decision by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to grant a permit for the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project, a major milestone in efforts to secure permanent protection against catastrophic flooding for the F-M metro area.

Moody’s Investor Service has revised the State of North Dakota’s issuer rating outlook from negative to stable, citing the state’s progress toward a structurally balanced budget and replenishing reserves – two priorities outlined in Gov. Doug Burgum’s executive budget recommendation presented to the Legislature earlier this month.

Gov. Doug Burgum issued a statement today after President Donald Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law, saying it renews our country's commitment to agriculture and rural America.

Gov. Doug Burgum recently became the latest governor to join the Face to Face initiative, a national call to action encouraging policymakers to personally engage with the people who are closest to the correctional system.

Gov. Doug Burgum highlighted improved relations between state government and North Dakota’s Native American tribes, while also noting there is still much room for improvement and many opportunities for collaboration, at the second Strengthening Government to Government Partnerships and Relationships conference.

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Cass County Assistant State’s Attorney Tristan Van de Streek to a judgeship in the East Central Judicial District, effective Jan. 21, 2019.

Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau that show North Dakota’s population reached an all-time high of 760,077 residents as of July 1, 2018, an increase of 4,901 from last year’s revised estimate.

Gov. Doug Burgum, in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Commerce, announced the funding for 15 projects totaling $2,331,000 aimed at Main Street development, public facilities and services. The program is funded by federal Community Development Block Grant dollars focusing on long-term community development within cities’ Main Street areas.

Saturday, Dec. 15, marked the two-year anniversary of Gov. Doug Burgum being sworn into office alongside Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, giving the governor a chance to reflect on the substantial progress made toward fulfilling the administration’s purpose for state government: to empower people, improve lives and inspire success.