Executive Branch
April 28, 2009
Gov. Hoeven today signed Executive Order 2009-12 which directs all executive branch agencies to post stimulus-funded job openings on findjobsnd.com. It also encourages local governments to do the same.
To date organizational changes have been few. The state has appointed a stimulus coordinator who is working on a contract basis to gather information from various sources including NGA, WGA, NASBO, Congressional offices, and national organizations that are affiliated with the governor’s cabinet agencies. Much of this information has been gathered and organized by the Office of Management and Budget staff to date. This has been an effective approach because of their responsibilities and contacts with state agencies through whom much of the ARRA 2009 funds will flow.
State Certification Letter
Executive Orders
Press releases
May 19, 2009
Gov. John Hoeven today was joined by Lt. Gov. Jack Dalrymple, legislators, members of the “Governor's Commission on Education Improvement, educators and students to sign House Bill 1400, a historic K-12 education funding bill that invests $1.3 billion in North Dakota's schools. The legislation represents a nearly $290 million increase in state and federal education funding for the state, and includes $825 million for per-pupil payments, an increase of $100 million.”
May 8, 2009
“Gov. John Hoeven signed Senate Bill 2018 today, the North Dakota Commerce Department budget bill that continues the state’s strategic investments in economic, community and workforce development that have helped make North Dakota one of the strongest and most stable economies in the nation. The budget provides $185 million to further grow and diversify North Dakota’s economy. Hoeven was joined for the signing by area legislators and university officials at UND Aerospace in Grand Forks.”
May 7, 2009
“Gov. John Hoeven today signed House Bill 1020, a bill that provides a $310 million appropriation to the State Water Commission for vital water projects and infrastructure statewide. Included in this legislation is a commitment of $75 million to help fund permanent flood protection for the Fargo and Cass County area. The funding, which was proposed by the Governor in his executive budget and passed by the North Dakota Legislature, comes in the aftermath of historic flooding in North Dakota and meetings in Washington, D.C., to discuss permanent flood control solutions.”
May 7, 2009
“Gov. John Hoeven today signed SB2003, a landmark Higher Education appropriation bill that dramatically increases funding for students and families; builds our campuses; and helps to hold the line on tuition increases. Senate Bill 2003 provides North Dakota’s campuses with an unprecedented total funding package of $795 million, including an additional $161 million over the previous biennium. The legislation provides more support than ever before for student financial aid and tuition control, with more than $40 million to help make college more affordable.”
May 5, 2009
“Gov. John Hoeven today said the Legislature has passed important legislation to move North Dakota forward. Prior to the legislative session, we set ambitious goals, which included funding important priorities like K-12 and higher education, transportation, and an economic development package that will continue to fuel the growth and diversification of our economy, Hoeven said. We also set out to pass meaningful, comprehensive tax relief for the people of North Dakota – and we did. Working together, we have fulfilled these goals, and at the same time, set aside a healthy reserve to ensure sustainability and growth into the future. We have put a solid plan in place that will raise the standard of living and improve the quality of life in our state.”
May 1, 2009
“Gov. John Hoeven today signed SB2012, a $1.35 billion landmark transportation funding bill that includes an unprecedented $138 million in state General Fund dollars on top of $176 million in one-time federal stimulus funding for a total of nearly $315 million. The legislation will fund maintenance and enhancements of the state's infrastructure, as well as grants for immediate assistance to cities, counties and townships working to address weather- and flood-related damage to their roads.”
April 30, 2009
“Gov. John Hoeven today was joined by legislators to sign Senate Bill 2199, an historic $400 million, broad-based tax relief package for the people of North Dakota.”