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ND Lawmakers Wrapping Up Key Ag Bills

Published April 19, 2021

In Bismarck, a $680 million bonding bill is on the way to Governor Burgum's desk. An amendment that called for $30 million for township roads was taken out of this bill. The North Dakota Legislature also passed $30 million in…

Dakota Access Pipeline Operates During Environmental Study

Published April 12, 2021

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is allowing the Dakota Access Pipeline to continue operations while an environmental impact statement is prepared. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum welcomed the decision, saying a pipeline shutdown would force more oil transportation to…

ND Legislature Approves Bonding Bill

Published April 12, 2021

A bonding bill is on the way to Governor Burgum for his signature. The bill includes $50 million for the NDSU Agriculture Products Development Center and Northern Crops Institute project. The Senate considered a $30 million proposal to fund township…

Governor Burgum Declares Statewide Drought Disaster

Published April 8, 2021

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum declared a statewide drought disaster for North Dakota on Thursday. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, more than 70 percent of North Dakota is in extreme drought. In the disaster declaration, Burgum ordered appropriate…

Burgum to Deliver State of the State Address

Published January 4, 2021

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum will deliver the 2021 State of the State address on Tuesday, January 5. This kicks off the North Dakota legislative session. The address will begin at 1:30 p.m. central and will be live streamed.

$1.2B for Infrastructure and More Highlighted in ND Budget Proposal

Published December 3, 2020

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum delivered the state budget proposal for 2021-2023 to the Legislative Assembly. The proposal outlined general fund spending, priority investments and maintain healthy reserves without raising taxes. The proposed budget includes a historic $1.25 billion bonding…

Burgum Puts In Disaster Request for ND

Published September 2, 2020

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has put in a request for a major presidential disaster declaration. This request comes as a result of high winds, hail and flash flooding that occurred from June 29 to July 1 in six counties.…

ND Seeks Disaster Declaration

Published May 25, 2020

Due to spring flooding, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has requested a presidential major disaster declaration. In the letter to President Trump, Burgum said river and overland flooding caused significant damage to roads, bridges and culverts across North Dakota. A…

Governor Burgum Proposes 2021-2023 State Budget

Published May 1, 2020

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum outlined proposed 2021-2023 budget guidelines on Friday, saying the budget cuts will range from five-to-15 percent based on the size of the agency. There will also be cuts for higher education. "What we're asking for…

ND Pesticide Applicator Certification Dates Extended

Published April 10, 2020

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum issued an executive order suspending the April 1 expiration date for commercial, public and private pesticide applicator certifications. This will continue for the duration of the coronavirus. Applicators and dealers certified through April 1 will…

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ND Lawmakers Wrapping Up Key Ag Bills

Dakota Access Pipeline Operates During Environmental Study

ND Legislature Approves Bonding Bill

Governor Burgum Declares Statewide Drought Disaster

Burgum to Deliver State of the State Address

$1.2B for Infrastructure and More Highlighted in ND Budget Proposal

Burgum Puts In Disaster Request for ND

ND Seeks Disaster Declaration

Governor Burgum Proposes 2021-2023 State Budget

ND Pesticide Applicator Certification Dates Extended

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