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Doug Burgum

The Public Record

Doug Burgum is an American businessman and politician currently serving as the 33rd governor of North Dakota, a position he has held since December 15, 2016. A member of the Republican Party, Burgum has focused on various policy initiatives, including energy development and environmental regulations. He has emphasized the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship, as seen in his recent statements regarding the Endangered Species Act and energy policies in Alaska.

Nov 19, 2025

This administration is restoring the Endangered Species Act to its original intent, protecting species through clear, consistent and lawful standards that also respect the livelihoods of Americans who depend on our land and resources.

nytimes.com
Nov 13, 2025

By rescinding the 2024 rule, we are following the direction set by President Trump to unlock Alaska’s energy potential, create jobs for North Slope communities and strengthen American energy security.

theguardian.com
Oct 6, 2025

And again, making that investment so we can make sure that we're securing these critical mineral supplies.

cbsnews.com
Oct 6, 2025

the Department War, the United States government, is making an investment

cbsnews.com
Oct 6, 2025

They're one of the companies that has mining claims in this area that is remote wilderness right now.

cbsnews.com
Oct 4, 2025

We’ve got a demand curve coming at us in terms of the demand for electricity that is literally going through the roof.

apnews.com
Oct 4, 2025

We’re putting American miners back to work.

apnews.com
Sep 29, 2025

Everybody likes to say, ‘drill, baby, drill.’ I know that President Trump has another initiative for us, which is ‘mine, baby, mine,’

apnews.com
Sep 29, 2025

By reducing the royalty rate for coal, increasing coal acres available for leasing and unlocking critical minerals from mine waste, we are strengthening our economy, protecting national security and ensuring that communities from Montana…

apnews.com
Sep 25, 2025

Winning the AI arms race doesn’t just take software developers. It takes more electricity.

apnews.com
Sep 10, 2025

Overturning the rule protects our American way of life and gives our communities a voice in the land that they depend on.

apnews.com

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