Doug Burgum in 2020s gubernatorial press release
On Energy & Oil:
$350 million Carbon Capture Project for clean coal
Gov. Doug Burgum today applauded the U.S. Department of Energy's decision to award a $350 million Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program grant to Minnkota Power Cooperative for its proposed carbon capture project at the Milton R. Young Station
near Center. The major DOE grant comes after the North Dakota Industrial Commission, chaired by Burgum, approved a $150 million loan in July for the Minnkota project through the state's Clean Sustainable Energy Authority and $15 million from the state's
Lignite Research Fund."The technology being developed for Minnkota's project has the potential to be a game-changer for our state, the nation and the world by curbing emissions and ensuring that the reliable, affordable energy we've come to expect
from coal continues to keep the lights on," Burgum said. "This promising technology will benefit consumers, the environment and the coal and oil industries that provide thousands of good-paying jobs and billions of dollars in tax revenue.
Source: 2024 North Dakota Governor press release:"$350M DOE/2023"
Dec 14, 2023
On Homeland Security:
Tuition assistance & tax exemption for military & veterans
Gov. Burgum released the following statement in observance of Veterans Day: "The current conflicts overseas and the crisis on our own southern border are daily reminders that a strong military is absolutely necessary to maintain peace through strength,
and that has only been possible through the service and sacrifice of our military veterans," Burgum said.Continuing efforts to make N.D. the most military-friendly state were bolstered by several pieces of legislation signed by Burgum, including
bills that:- Exempt military pay, and military retirement pay, from state income tax for active duty, National Guard and Reserve members.
- Allow North Dakota National Guard members who attend college out-of-state to qualify for State Tuition
Assistance.
- Allow child care providers licensed by the U.S. Department of Defense to operate in North Dakota with their DOD license.
- Burgum also pushed for funding for a North Dakota Military Museum.
Source: 2024 North Dakota Governor press release:"Veterans Day/2023"
Nov 11, 2023
On Tax Reform:
Special legislative session for $46M tax cut
Gov. Doug Burgum today expressed disappointment after state Senate members rejected an income tax relief bill that would have saved taxpayers $46 million and effectively eliminated the state income tax for an additional 50,000 wage earners. Burgum
called lawmakers to Bismarck for this week's special session to address the 2023-2025 appropriations bill, as well as to make strategic investments in tax relief and infrastructure. Despite the House overwhelmingly approving the income tax relief in
House Bill 1549 on a 71-19 vote, the Senate voted 16-31 to defeat the bill today. "This is a missed opportunity. Senators could have followed the House's lead and deliver much-needed tax relief to North Dakotans struggling with high inflation. Instead,
they squandered that opportunity." Burgum said.
"This tax relief was a no-brainer: The citizens have the need, and we definitely have the resources. Current information shows our state's financial position is stronger than ever," Burgum said.
Source: 2024 North Dakota Governor press release: "Squander/2023"
Oct 25, 2023
On War & Peace:
We stand with our democratic ally Israel against Hamas
Gov. Doug Burgum today issued the following statement regarding this weekend's attacks on Israel by Hamas terrorists. Burgum also connected via phone this morning with Father Phil Ackerman of Holy Cross Catholic Church in West Fargo who is among a
group of 84 North Dakotans in Bethlehem awaiting flights back to the United States."The attack by Hamas terrorists on Israel is reprehensible, and the fact it occurred on a Jewish holiday is despicable. We stand with our democratic ally
Israel while lifting up in prayer the victims of these horrific attacks," Burgum said. "We also pray for the safe return of the priests and parishioners from North Dakota congregations who are anxiously waiting to board flights home. Today we reached
out to the U.S. State Department and spoke with Father Ackerman, offering to assist however possible to help ensure the safe return of those North Dakotans and all Americans wanting to return to U.S. soil."
Source: 2024 North Dakota Governor press release: "Israel/2023"
Oct 9, 2023
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