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Burgum reopens public input period for Red Tape Reduction Working Group until Oct. 10

Gov. Doug Burgum announced that due to demand, the public input period for the recently announced Red Tape Reduction Working Group is being reopened and will accept ideas from citizens through Oct. 10, 2022.

Burgum announces statewide apprenticeship program at tribal colleges in partnership with energy companies

Gov. Doug Burgum joined leaders from the North Dakota Tribal College System to announce a new apprenticeship program developed in partnership with Hess Corporation to improve educational and employment opportunities for Native Americans across the state.

Burgum welcomes CBP decision to temporarily expand hours at three ports of entry on northern border

Gov. Doug Burgum welcomed a decision by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to temporarily expand operating hours at three ports of entry on the U.S.-Canada border in North Dakota.

Burgum appoints Kathy Kulesa to serve as interim state labor commissioner effective Oct. 1

Gov. Doug Burgum announced that Kathy Kulesa, longtime human rights director for the North Dakota Department of Labor and Human Rights, will serve as interim state labor commissioner effective Oct. 1.

Ivona Todorovic of Grand Forks named 2023 North Dakota Teacher of the Year

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced that Ivona Todorovic, an English Language teacher at Red River High School in Grand Forks, has been named North Dakota’s 2023 Teacher of the Year.

Governor, First Lady highlight importance of recovery services at groundbreaking for Turtle Mountain facility

Gov. Doug Burgum and First Lady Kathryn Burgum participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Turtle Mountain Recovery Center (TMRC) in Belcourt, highlighting the critically important role of recovery services in addressing the disease of addiction.

Burgum congratulates schools in Bismarck, Larimore and Linton for National Blue Ribbon recognition

Gov. Doug Burgum congratulated Roosevelt Elementary School in Bismarck, Larimore Elementary School in Larimore and Linton Public School in Linton for being recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022.

Burgum, Sanford recognize team members with 2022 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service

Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford announced the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Public Service, recognizing team members for making a positive difference in the lives of North Dakota citizens through their dedicated work in state government.

Burgum, Sanford unveil child care proposal to support working families, address workforce challenges

Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford were joined by state legislators at a press conference in Fargo to announce a framework for legislation to address the availability, affordability and quality of child care services in North Dakota, which continues to be a major barrier to workforce participation.

Burgum statement in remembrance of 9/11 victims on anniversary of terrorist attacks

Gov. Doug Burgum released a statement on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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