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Gov. Burgum Releases Housing Recommendations

The governor addressed a crowd in Bismarck, outlining proposals that would be added to his upcoming budget.

November 12, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) — Governor Doug Burgum is aware that housing is becoming an issue within the state of North Dakota. At a news conference in Bismarck on November 12th, he unveiled a set of recommendations, gathered into 6 separate categories, that he believes will tackle the issue head-on. These recommendations were compiled by the North Dakota Housing Initiative Advisory…

FMWF Chamber set to host debate between Kelly Armstrong, Tammy Miller

May 6, 2024

Alison Voorhees,

Rep. Kelly Armstrong/Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller Courtesy: Prairie PublicFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Another debate is set for two republicans candidates running for North Dakota governor. The Chamber will host a 2024 North Dakota Primary Gubernatorial Debate between Congressman Kelly Armstrong and Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller. Both Armstrong and Miller will be on the June Primary election ballot. The debate is…

Little Disagreement Between GOP Candidates for Governor of North Dakota During Debate

April 23, 2024

TJ Nelson,

Rep. Kelly Armstrong/Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller Courtesy: Prairie PublicFARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Viewers found little disagreement between the Republican candidates for governor of North Dakota during tonight’s debate on Prairie Public. Rep. Kelly Armstrong and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller both agree with North Dakota’s 6-week abortion ban and in local control for education. They talked about regulations having a negative…

Former candidate who tried to recall Gov. Burgum runs again for North Dakota governor

February 6, 2024

TJ Nelson,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An Air Force veteran and former statewide candidate is running for North Dakota governor. Michael Coachman, of Larimore, announced his independent campaign on Tuesday. He has run unsuccessfully for state offices in the past, including governor in 2020, secretary of state in 2018 and lieutenant governor in 2016 and 2012. Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is not seeking…

Armstrong to Kick Off Campaign for Governor on Friday at Brewhalla

January 24, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong is getting ready to kick off his run for governor of North Dakota. His campaign has sent out an advisory that Armstrong is holding a gubernatorial campaign kick off on Friday at noon at Brewhalla in Fargo. He will be joined by supporters as he begins the journey to securing the Republican…

Rep. Kelly Armstrong is Running for Governor of North Dakota

January 23, 2024

kvrr-apiuser,

North Dakota’s sole U.S. House member announced his candidacy on Tuesday for governor, the day after Gov. Doug Burgum said he won’t seek a third term. Republican Rep. Kelly Armstrong is the first to formally announce a campaign in what is expected to be a competitive race among Republicans for the party’s nomination. Armstrong, an attorney and former state GOP…

Fargo Man Charged After Stealing Former Ag Secretary and Governor Schafer’s SUV

August 29, 2023

KVRR Staff,

FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo man has been charged with theft for stealing the SUV of former Gov. Ed Schafer from the KFGO parking lot. The SUV was taken while Schafer was guest-hosting News & Views last Friday morning. Schafer didn’t realize that the vehicle had been stolen until police called KFGO to tell him that it had been recovered….

Gov. Walz gives his second State of the State Address

April 19, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Walz highlights the work already done for the state of Minnesota in the past three months of his second term. The governor gave his second State of the State Address in the Minnesota House Chamber. Former Gov. Mark Dayton was in attendance. Walz talked about the importance of making the state the best place…

Burgum touches on tax relief & changing farm economics at State of the State Address

January 3, 2023

Site Staff,

https://cdn.field59.com/KVRR/1672793105-36242a11baea49edbc7d8c8c345feae1a686e538_fl9-720p.mp4 BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – Continuing to lead in energy, agriculture and providing tax relief is on the mind of Governor Doug Burgum during his State of the State Address. He believes North Dakota’s workforce shortage is the state’s number one barrier to economic growth. The governor wants the legislature to approve an income tax relief plan eliminating individual income…

Burgum proposes record high ND budget

December 7, 2022

Site Staff,

BISMARCK, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum unveils a record $18.4 billion budget increasing state spending by more than three percent. It includes $3 billion in infrastructure funding, $170 million to address the state’s worker shortages and support for K-12 education and teachers’ salaries. It also gives $3 billion dollars for infrastructure projects Burgum says saves taxpayers 500…