North Dakota’s outgoing Gov. Doug Burgum used his final budget address to state lawmakers on Dec. 4 to advocate for education, housing, and child care funding to help grow the state’s workforce.
Addressing a joint session of the state’s Legislative Assembly, Burgum noted that despite inflation and a growing population, North Dakota’s economic position remains “strong” with full reserve funds and revenues exceeding initial projections for the current fiscal period.
“Today, we offer you a budget roadmap to continue down the path of even greater prosperity with … a focus on workforce. And we do that by supporting families; supporting healthy, vibrant communities; by investing in education, critical infrastructure. And we’ll position North Dakota for even more long-term success,” the governor said….