Articles tagged under: Doug Burgum
Statewide Emergency Declared
Published April 11, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has declared a statewide emergency for spring flooding. All state agencies, including the National Guard, are on standby to provide resources. In addition, the Legislature will consider a $2 million plan for the natural disaster…Burgum Signs Off on Expanding Snow Removal Budget
Published April 10, 2023
North Dakota Grain Growers Association Executive Director North Dakota Grain Growers Association Dan Wogsland says budget funding for research is a top priority for NDGGA. "A part of HB1020 is the Waldron Hall project, which will greatly benefit our research…Revised Revenue Forecast Released
Published March 15, 2023
The North Dakota Office of Management and Budget has revised the state’s revenue forecast. It projects a downturn of $27 million from the November executive forecast, but $16 million above the January estimate. Governor Doug Burgum said this outlook “continues…Burgum, Goehring Lead Off HB 1371 Testimony
Published January 27, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum kicked off testimony Friday for a bill designed to expand animal agriculture in the state. Burgum downplayed questions about the siting of livestock operations and zoning. "As North Dakotans, I can't believe that Minnesotans, Iowans, Nebraskans…Burgum Disappointed in WOTUS Decision
Published January 19, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is calling on the Biden administration to withdraw its final Water of the U.S. Rule, warning that the Obama-era regulations will result in more confusion and red tape. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring concurred,…Hours-of-Service Waiver Extended
Published December 20, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has signed an executive order, waiving the hours-of-service requirements for truckers hauling propane, gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil. The record-setting cold is causing significant demand and smaller supply of these fuels. The waiver is…Recapping Burgum Administration’s Sixth Year
Published December 19, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will deliver his 2023 State of the State Address on January 3. The Governor’s Office has released a reflection of the past year. The accomplishments include the expansion of the soybean crush industry in the…Income Tax Relief Proposed
Published December 7, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum delivered a budget proposal to the Legislative Assembly that invest in roads and bridges, workforce development, and tax relief. Bergum said the state is doing incredibly well. "We are blessed as a state compared to virtually…Study Highlights Need for More Livestock
Published December 6, 2022
Agriculture contributes $31 billion to the North Dakota economy. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says the NDSU study highlighted the need for more animal agriculture. "There's one thing missing in North Dakota compared to Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa and that's…