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Governor, tribal leaders honor tribal flags now being displayed in Capitol

Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 7:00pm

Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford joined leaders of the five tribal nations that share geography with North Dakota for a ceremony honoring and celebrating their tribal flags, now on display in the state Capitol for the first time as directed by the governor during his State of the State address on Jan. 3.

Burgum statement on nomination of Peter Welte for U.S. District Court judge for North Dakota

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 - 5:30pm

Gov. Doug Burgum released a statement after President Donald Trump announced the nomination of former Grand Forks County State’s Attorney Peter Welte to serve as a U.S. District Court judge for North Dakota.

Burgum appoints Hacker, Mihalick to North Dakota Board of Higher Education

Friday, January 11, 2019 - 1:30pm

Gov. Doug Burgum has appointed Timothy Mihalick of Minot and reappointed Nick Hacker of Bismarck to the North Dakota Board of Higher Education.

UPDATED WITH VIDEO: In State of the State Address, Burgum calls for action to address workforce challenges, invest in North Dakota’s future

Monday, January 7, 2019 - 8:30am

WATCH THE VIDEO: Gov. Doug Burgum delivered his 2019 State of the State Address, reflecting on substantial progress made during his first two years in office and outlining an ambitious policy agenda that addresses the state’s workforce challenges, increases accountability and budget transparency and makes major investments in people and projects that will benefit North Dakotans today and well into the future.

* Read the speech

* Burgum-Sanford budget and policy handout 

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Governor, First Lady extend invitation to first-ever Recovery Day at the Capitol

Monday, February 4, 2019 -
10:30am to 3:00pm

Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum are inviting stakeholders and the public to the first-ever Recovery Day at the Capitol on Feb. 4 to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness and the disease of addiction and celebrate the power and hope of recovery.