MOVING ND FORWARD

When Gov. Doug Burgum took office North Dakota was facing major challenges: a massive budget deficit, out-of-state protestors and a stagnant economy.
Team Burgum worked to balance the budget, diversify the economy and revitalize North Dakota’s Main Streets.
TODAY
NORTH DAKOTA
Is THRIVING
More Jobs and Bigger Paychecks
$1 Billion Budget Shortfall Into a Surplus
Leading the Charge Against the Addiction Epidemic
Reduced Spending and Reformed Property Tax
REAL LEADERSHIP. REAL RESULTS.

DIVERSIFY ECONOMY AND GROW JOBS
Today North Dakota is one of the fastest growing economies in the nation with rising wages.

MAIN STREET INITIATIVE
Using smart infrastructure, we are bringing renewed vibrancy to our towns to make North Dakota more attractive for entrepreneurs, job creators and young families. Now, North Dakota is one of the youngest states in America.

REINVENT GOVERNMENT, REDUCE SPENDING AND REFORM PROPERTY TAXES
Cut general fund spending by $1 billion, turning a shortfall into a surplus, and delivered $174 million in permanent property tax relief.

DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE
Achieved a peaceful resolution with out-of-state protestors and made sure the DAPL was completed.

RECOVERY REINVENTED
First Lady Kathryn Burgum is leading Recovery Reinvented and transforming the lives of those who battle addiction by treating addiction like the disease it is.