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Articles written by N.d. Governor Doug Burgum


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  • Call for Pledge of Allegiance in schools

    N.D. Governor Doug Burgum|Aug 22, 2022

    Gov. Doug Burgum today released the following statement regarding the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools and at meetings of elected governing bodies in North Dakota. "America is the land of opportunity. And students in every public school in North Dakota, along with elected governing bodies and those who attend their meetings, should have the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and express support for the American ideals upon which our country was founded," Burgum said. "To that end, our administration is creating a framework...

  • Grateful for COVID efforts and an effective emergency process

    N.D. Governor Doug Burgum|Feb 22, 2021

    From early on in this pandemic, it was clear this was going to be more of a marathon than a sprint. Now, thanks to the selfless and tireless efforts of so many North Dakotans across our great state, we are well-positioned to finish strongly even as we continue to watch out for potential hurdles in our path. Since the beginning, we've taken a data-driven approach to this pandemic, with the dual goal of saving lives and livelihoods by protecting the most vulnerable, ensuring adequate hospital...