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Gov. Doug Burgum, Tourism Director Sara Otte Coleman and Destination Marketing Association of North Dakota (DMAND) president Searle Swedlund presented six Governor’s Travel and Tourism Awards today during the weekly tourism industry chat.

Travel and Tourism can be an economic engine that helps drive North Dakota out of the crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry needs to make sure it is positioned to welcome back travelers when the "Spirit of Travel" turns from planning to action. 

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum today presented his strategic budget guidelines for the state of North Dakota for the 2021-2023 biennium, with an emphasis on teleworking, process improvement, reduced facility costs and the use of technology for efficiencies to offset the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and a historic collapse in oil prices and tax revenues.

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum today issued an executive order declaring a statewide flood emergency for spring flooding that has caused an estimated $7 million in infrastructure damage so far.

Gov. Doug Burgum today appointed Andrea Travnicek to lead the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation, citing her extensive leadership experience and long history of resource management at the local, state and federal levels.

Gov. Doug Burgum released the following statement today after the Burleigh County State’s Attorney confirmed that the North Dakota Department of Commerce complied with state law during its most recent audit period.

The North Dakota Department of Commerce today was found compliant with state law regarding alleged audit violations.

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today thanked Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifice, signing a proclamation declaring March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day.

All COVID-19 announcements are posted on NDResponse.gov/covid-19.

Actions include streamlining unemployment claims, recognizing driver’s licenses and motor vehicle registration that expired March 1 or later