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Commerce announces new grant opportunity for venue-based businesses
Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 03:56 pm
The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that the Events and Support Services Grant (ESSG) application window will open June 10, at 10 a.m. CST.
Commerce announces new grant opportunity for travel agents and tour operators
Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 10:08 am
The North Dakota Department of Commerce today announced that the Travel Agent and Tour Operators Grant (TATO) application window will begin June 1, at 10 a.m. CST.
Governor seeks nominations for the 2021 Main Street Awards
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 12:31 pm
Nominations for the 2021 Governor’s Main Street Awards, a program of North Dakota’s Main Street Initiative (MSI), are now being accepted through Aug. 13, 2021.
Burgum appoints Gracie Lian as student member on North Dakota Board of Higher Education
Monday, May 17, 2021 at 12:11 pm
Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed University of North Dakota student Gracie Lian to a one-year term as the student representative on the state Board of Higher Education.
Agency recognizes National Foster Care Month and announces extended support for former foster youth affected by the pandemic
Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:38 am
The North Dakota Department of Human Services and partner agencies are recognizing National Foster Care Month in May 2021, which honors foster parents for providing safety, stability and support to children and youth in foster care, while also serving as mentors to children and families in crisis.
Burgum thanks Steinwand for service after Game and Fish Department director announces retirement
Monday, May 17, 2021 at 10:02 am
Gov. Doug Burgum today thanked Terry Steinwand Director North Dakota Game and Fish Department for his more than 15 years of transformational leadership of the agency, after Steinwand announced his retirement effective July 31.
Burgum announces 2021 Governor’s Band and Chorus programs from Bismarck and Larimore
Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 03:34 pm
Gov. Doug Burgum today announced that the Bismarck Legacy High School Wind Ensemble and Larimore High School Senior Choir have been selected as the 2021 Governor’s Official State Band and Choral Programs.
Burgum stresses opportunities for carbon capture, storage and utilization with U.S. Energy Secretary
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 08:14 pm
In a phone call today with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Gov. Doug Burgum highlighted opportunities to help meet the nation’s energy needs in a sustainable way through research and development of carbon capture, storage and utilization (CCUS) technology by the oil and gas, coal and biofuel industries.
UPDATED w/AUDIO: Burgum addresses Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, issues carbon neutral challenge
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 12:35 pm
Gov. Doug Burgum today addressed attendees at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, thanking oil and gas operators for their positive impact and resiliency through the COVID-19 pandemic and challenging the industry to help make North Dakota a carbon-neutral state by the end of the decade.
North Dakota to restore pre-pandemic unemployment programs to address statewide workforce shortage
Monday, May 10, 2021 at 05:41 pm
North Dakota will terminate its participation in the federal government’s pandemic-related unemployment assistance programs, effective June 19, to help address the ongoing workforce shortage across the state, Gov. Doug Burgum announced today.