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Taxable sales and purchases in North Dakota in 2022 were nearly 18% higher than the previous year.
Taxable sales and purchases totaled $23.9 billion, a 17.7% increase from the $20.3 billion total in 2021, according to Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus.
He said the rise "illustrates a strong, post-pandemic...

Burgum signs more than 30 bills to reduce red tape, improve government efficiency and services
Mar 22 2023BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum has signed 33 of the more than 50 bills introduced this legislative session to change or eliminate over 400 antiquated, unnecessary and burdensome regulations and other red tape that was identified through the Red Tape Reduction Working Group created by executive order last August...

Studies underscore oil and gas industry’s significant impact on North Dakota’s economy, communities
Mar 7 2023BISMARCK, N.D. – The oil and gas industry in North Dakota remains a powerhouse for the state’s economy, accounting for more than $42.6 billion in gross business volume, nearly 50,000 jobs and $3.8 billion in state and local tax revenues in 2021, according to two studies highlighted today by Gov...

BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — Time for science, water-play, fun and so much more.
Today was the day many in our state have been waiting for: the re-opening of the North Dakota Gateway to Science Center.
“The water table has been a big hit amongst some of our early...

There's some good news for North Dakotans when it comes to the state's economy.
A study by the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows North Dakota's economy is on the rise.
The analysis indicates that the state's economy grew by roughly 700-million dollars in the third quarter of 2022...

BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Doug Burgum today signed his first bill of the 2023 legislative session, providing a $68 million line of credit to help finance the construction of 13 planned career academies across the state where students can pursue high-demand careers in the trades, health care, technology and other...

BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) — According to Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC, the Bismarck Mandan population is projected to grow 10% over the next decade.
While this is good news, city officials say there is an extreme shortage of housing available for less than $400,000.
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