Effective immediately the 40 MPH rule will no longer be a requirement on North Dakota Highway Patrol overweight permits.

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. Doug Burgum, researchers from North Dakota State University and industry officials.

With funding from a federal grant, Bismarck State College plans to offer a free two-week training session later this month that would provide students a foundation to start a career in the oil and gas industry.

The ND House gave final approval to a bill today that expands the authority of the North Dakota Industrial Commission and the Department of Mineral Resources over various wellhead equipment located on oil and gas well sites.

Future energy professionals gained skills for success through San Jacinto College and American Petroleum Institute's (API) SkillsReady by API job readiness program.

The ND Department of Transportation has awarded a a contract to construct the four-lane divided highway between Watford City and the Long X Bridge to Central Specialties Inc.

The North Dakota Highway Patrol has made a change to the permit system.

The Bakken wants to increase oil production in our state. But to do that, they need more workers.