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Watch the recording of the 2024 Governor's Awards for Excellence in Public Service at the link below.
Gov. Doug Burgum presented the 2024 State of the State address on
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at
Dickinson State University’s Dorothy Stickney Auditorium.
The Governor appoints to over 150 Boards and Commissions representing a wide variety of industries.
To be considered for an appointment candidates are invited to complete an application.
A number of current positions are currently open.
Red Tape Reduction 2.0 focuses on greater business and citizen engagement.
Help us by submitting your ideas to cut red tape and help make government more efficient, saving taxpayers money.
Watch the induction ceremony for James Buchli, 49th recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award.
In September, Gov. Burgum created the Task Force to address chronic teacher shortage.
The 8th annual Governor's Summit on Innovative Education took place on June 17, 2024.
Watch the governor's keynote and see all the keynotes at the link below.
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Burgum thanks Teacher Retention and Recruitment Task Force for recommendations in final report
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:06 am
Gov. Doug Burgum expressed his gratitude for the members of the North Dakota Teacher Retention and Recruitment Task Force for their efforts to provide recommendations that support the education workforce. The task force’s final report is available here.
Burgum signs MOU with Korean UAS association, expanding North Dakota’s collaboration opportunities
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 07:30 am
Gov. Doug Burgum and Korea Research Association for Unmanned Vehicles (KRAUV) Chairman Choi Myungjin signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state of North Dakota and KRAUV to establish a partnership and promote collaboration in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) research and development.
Burgum leads trade and investment mission to Korea, signs MOU with Korea Institute of Energy Research
Monday, October 14, 2024 at 07:30 am
SEOUL, REPUBLIC OF KOREA – Gov. Doug Burgum led a North Dakota delegation on the first day of a trade and investment mission to South Korea, signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the state of North Dakota and the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) to establish a partnership and promote discussions in energy technology research and development.
Burgum names Scheels chairman emeritus Steve D. Scheel as 50th Rough Rider Award recipient
Friday, October 11, 2024 at 10:00 am
Gov. Doug Burgum announced Steve D. Scheel, board chairman emeritus of the popular Fargo-based sporting goods, apparel and footwear retailer Scheels, as the 50th recipient of the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award, the state’s highest commendation for its citizens.
North Dakota joins 20-state coalition suing to stop nursing home rule change
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 11:21 am
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley, with the full support of Gov. Doug Burgum, today joined a 20-state coalition, led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, in a lawsuit seeking to stop a Biden-Harris administration Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) rule that would cost states hundreds of thousands of dollars and drive nursing homes out of business.