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Gov. Doug Burgum has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and North Dakota flags at half-staff today, Dec. 7, and encourages North Dakotans to do the same at their homes and businesses, in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

Gov. Doug Burgum presented his final executive budget address to the 69^th Legislative Assembly, proposing a $95 million package to improve housing affordability, accessibility and stability during the 2025-27 biennium, and an additional $54 million for workforce-related programs including child care support, to continue addressing the state’s workforce shortage – all with no new taxes.

Gov. Doug Burgum appointed Lt. Daniel Haugen to serve as interim superintendent of the North Dakota Highway Patrol, effective Dec. 1. Col. Brandon Solberg is retiring from law enforcement Nov. 30 after nearly 6½ years as Highway Patrol superintendent.

Gov. Doug Burgum presented the North Dakota Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider Award to Steve D. Scheel, board chairman emeritus of the popular Fargo-based sporting goods, apparel and footwear retailer SCHEELS, highlighting his success in building a top retail brand and a culture of customer service, leadership and philanthropy in the employee-owned company.

Gov. Doug Burgum requested a presidential major disaster declaration to assist in recovery from historic wildfires that raged across northwest North Dakota in early October, causing damage that’s expected to exceed $8 million. The request follows an executive order Burgum issued Oct. 3 declaring a statewide fire emergency.

President-elect Donald Trump officially announced that he has nominated North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to serve as U.S. Secretary of the Interior and chairman of the newly formed National Energy Council.

Gov. Doug Burgum, state legislators and other members of the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee released the committee’s recommendations for addressing housing needs in North Dakota, with a three-pronged approach that focuses on improving housing availability, affordability and stability.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum released a statement in observance of Veterans Day and marked the day by delivering remarks at the Veterans Day ceremony at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum.

Gov. Doug Burgum issued a statement regarding the results of Tuesday’s general election, saying North Dakota is well-positioned for continued growth and success. 

Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum hosted the eighth annual Recovery Reinvented at the Bismarck Event Center, encouraging participants to build on the progress made over the past eight years toward eliminating the shame and stigma of the disease of addiction and helping individuals find hope in recovery.