Articles tagged under: Doug Burgum
Burgum Backs Spending Boost for Next Biennium
Published December 5, 2018
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum presented a $14.3 billion budget Wednesday, raising state spending five percent during the 2019-2021 biennium. Included in recommendations are raises for state employees, replenishing the rainy-day fund, investing in rural healthcare and technical career education.…Ready for a High-Tech Future
Published July 27, 2018
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum was part of the FFA/Microsoft announcement in Fargo. Burgum said this event reflects the technology seen in agriculture today. "With this partnership between Microsoft and FFA, FFA makes itself even more relevant for the 21st…Burgum Grants HOS Waiver for Anhydrous
Published May 9, 2018
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed an emergency executive order granting a waiver of hours of service for commercial drivers transporting anhydrous ammonia. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring requested the waiver to ensure sufficient resources are available for farmers. Many…NDFU Calls for Hours of Service Waiver
Published May 9, 2018
In response to regional fertilizer shortages, North Dakota Farmers Union is calling on Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring to request a temporary waiver of hours of service requirements. Director of Legislative and Member Advocacy Kayla Pulvermacher says NDFU is hearing from…Midwest Farmers Experiencing Fertilizer Shortages
Published May 9, 2018
With a late start to spring, farmers throughout the Midwest are trying to get into the field at the same time. Multiple states, including North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota, utilize many of the same sources for fertilizer. Several agricultural…