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Workforce Development Council Releases 2024 Recommendations to Strengthen North Dakota’s Workforce
The Workforce Development Council (WDC) has released its 2024 recommendations to address workforce challenges and position North Dakota for economic growth in the 2025-2027 biennium. These proposals focus on expanding career exploration, closing...
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Franklin Energy Chosen to Lead North Dakota’s IRA-Funded Home Energy Rebate Programs
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis., Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franklin Energy, a national leader in delivering innovative clean energy solutions for utilities, governments, and businesses, has partnered with the State of North Dakota to implement its...
Volt Lithium and Wellspring Hydro Enter Into a Field Study Agreement Backed by a Grant from the State of North Dakota to Extract Lithium from Bakken Oilfield Brine
Initial funding of US$500,000, and up to an additional US$2,000,000 in early 2025 for equipment and testing of Volt’s proprietary direct lithium extraction technology (“DLE”) for field operations Bakken formation in North Dakota generates...
FAA Announces University of North Dakota as Next Enhanced Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative Program
Monday, December 9, 2024 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed an agreement with the University of North Dakota to become the next school for the Enhanced Air Traffic – Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program. The school...
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Statement of Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota state school superintendent, in response to Gov. Doug Burgum’s budget address on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024
I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for Governor Burgum as he finishes his eight years of service to the people of North Dakota, and I wish him the best as he begins serving in President Trump’s Cabinet as interior secretary. Governor...
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Statement of Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota state school superintendent, in response to Gov. Doug Burgum’s budget address on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024
I want to express my appreciation and gratitude for Governor Burgum as he finishes his eight years of service to the people of North Dakota, and I wish him the best as he begins serving in President Trump’s Cabinet as interior secretary. Governor...
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Gevo’s Acquisition of Assets in North Dakota Proceeds Following Approval Vote by Red Trail Energy’s Equity Holders
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading developer of net-zero hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals, is pleased to announce that its planned acquisition of the ethanol production plant and carbon capture...
2025 Governor’s Travel and Tourism Award Winners Announced
Gov. Kelly Armstrong along with Commerce Tourism and Marketing Director Sara Otte Coleman and DMAND president Julie Rygg presented seven Governor’s Travel and Tourism Awards today during the North Dakota Travel Industry Conference in Minot. The...
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Find the Good Life in North Dakota: attracting top talent with unmatched opportunities
Bismarck, N.D., Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Find the Good Life in North Dakota is welcoming former North Dakotans home this holiday season. The national talent attraction campaign launched in June of 2022 is aimed at addressing the state’s...
Armstrong congratulates Superintendent Baesler on confirmation to U.S. Department of Education position
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong today congratulated state Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler after the U.S. Senate confirmed her nomination to serve as Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education in the U.S....
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Burgum appoints Lt. Daniel Haugen to serve as interim superintendent of North Dakota Highway Patrol
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today 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...
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News Release: North Dakota’s Holiday Events Offer a Sleigh Full of Adventurous Cheer
Holiday markets, festivals, light displays, and more beckon visitors for legendary experiences Now is the perfect time to explore the sparkling lights and cozy holiday events that transform North Dakota into a spectacular winter wonderland during...
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FEMA Approves $5.9 Million for North Dakota Department of Emergency Services
DENVER – FEMA approved $5.9 million in Public Assistance funding to North Dakota Department of Emergency Services (NDDES). The aid comes as part of President Biden’s major disaster declaration issued in response to the severe winter storms, high...
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Statement from the Department of Commerce's North Dakota Development Fund
Statement from the Department of Commerce Recently, there have been questions posed about the mission, practices, and impact of the North Dakota Development Fund, Inc. (NDDF) and overall Department of Commerce related to economic development...
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Burgum, Advisory Committee unveil recommendations to address housing needs in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum, state legislators and other members of the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory Committee today released the committee’s recommendations for addressing housing needs in North Dakota, with a three-pronged...
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Support Critical Legal Services for Vulnerable Americans
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general in sending letters to leaders in the United States House and Senate urging them to keep in place critical funding for the Legal...
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Working Toward Equal Access to the Justice System: Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Fund Civil Legal Assistance for Low-Income Americans
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in submitting letters to Congressional leaders urging them to fund the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in full. LSC is funded by federal...
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Attorney General Bird Continues Fight to Protect Kids from Social Media Harm
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today that she joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 states and the District of Columbia to support a Georgia law that limits addictive practices directed at minors by social media companies. States...
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Study Finds North Dakota Courts Lead in Effective Management of Felony Cases
The National Center for State Courts has released the results of a multi-year study of criminal case management in North Dakota ( link to executive summary and link to full report ). The study found that, adjusted for population, North Dakota’s 55...
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Study Finds North Dakota Courts Lead in Effective Management of Felony Cases
The National Center for State Courts has released the results of a multi-year study of criminal case management in North Dakota ( link to executive summary and link to full report ). The study found that, adjusted for population, North Dakota’s 55...
Owner: American Government