BISMARCK, North Dakota, Dec. 21 (TNSper) -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Dec. 20, 2022: Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the appointment of Governor's Office Chief Operating Officer Tammy Miller, former CEO of Border States, to succeed Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford as lieutenant governor of North Dakota. Miller begins her new role on Jan. 3. Miller has served as chief operating officer in the Governor's Office since April 2020, working with cabinet agencies to enhanc more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2022: Gov. Doug Burgum today signed an executive order granting a waiver of hours of service requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting propane, gasoline, diesel fuel and heating oil. Record-setting winter storms and cold temperatures are causing significant demand and decreased availability of heating fuels, including propane, natural gas, gasoline, diesel fuel and heat more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Dec. 22, 2022: Gov. Doug Burgum today welcomed the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau that show North Dakota's population reached a new all-time high of 779,261 residents as of July 1, 2022. The estimate released today represents an increase of 4,313 residents from last year's estimate and is 167 residents more than the official 2020 census count. North Dakota was among 32 states that sa more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Dec. 20, 2022: * * * Burgum To Announce Successor Later Today * * * Gov. Doug Burgum today announced the resignation of Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford, thanking him for his six years of outstanding service to the citizens of North Dakota. Sanford's last day in office will be Jan. 2. Sanford has served as North Dakota's 38th lieutenant governor since he and Burgum took office Dec. 15, 2016. They were re more PR