Author Archives: Doug Burgum

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum does a live Snapchat video as NDSU President Dean Bresciani flashes the Bison horns during the afternoon commencement address at graduation ceremonies from the Fargodome on Saturday, May 13, 2017. David Samson / The Forum

Gov. Doug Burgum: Task Force Is About Governance Not Closing Campuses

- November 11, 2017 - ,

Gov. Doug Burgum: Task Force Is About Governance Not Closing Campuses

- November 11, 2017 - ,

North Dakota is blessed with a robust higher education system. From students and faculty to administrators and alumni, our 11 public colleges and universities have enjoyed a broad base of support and tremendous investment appropriated by the state Legislature. The system is strong, particularly for a state our size, and its enormous impact on our…

Joining President Donald Trump, left, on stage at the Andeavor Mandan Refinery were from left Sen. John Hoeven, Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, Rep. Kevin Cramer and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp. President Trump invited the officials to the stage during his welcoming remarks on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 6, 2017. Tom Stromme / Bismarck Tribune

Governor Doug Burgum: Make America Competitive Again Through Tax Reform

- September 12, 2017 - ,

Actions taken by President Trump and his administration during his nearly eight months in office have been a wind at our back for North Dakota’s economy. Whether rolling back overreaching regulations that threatened our coal industry and our farmers’ livelihoods, providing relief for drought-stricken ranchers, or approving pipeline infrastructure that adds value to the North…

Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Burgum, left, with his running mate, Watford City Mayor Brent Sanford. Photo courtesy of Burgum campaign

Doug Burgum: Tuesday Vote A Choice Between Looking To The Future Or Clinging To The Past

- June 13, 2016 - ,

Tomorrow, primary voters will cast a ballot that will influence the trajectory of North Dakota. Throughout my career, I have been involved in hiring hundreds of senior executives. The hiring decision is always contingent on understanding both the role and the context of the operating environment. If times are flush, caretakers will suffice. In challenging…

Doug Burgum addresses delegates at the NDGOP state convention in April, 2016. Forum News Service photo

Doug Burgum: We Have The Vision, Experience, And Motivation To Lead North Dakota

- June 11, 2016 - ,

The health and vitality of North Dakota’s energy industry are essential to our state’s economic future. The industry provides tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, has revitalized dozens of western communities, has generated new wealth and income for citizens and our state, and will continue to play a vital role going forward. I’ve spent my…

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