Doug Burgum and Donald Trump discuss resource development in North Dakota

Burgum requests Trump Administration support for responsible energy development

Governor Doug Burgum and U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to discuss responsible resource development in North Dakota.

Burgum thanked the Trump Administration for its support of North Dakota's energy industry, which he said is vital to the state's economy. He also discussed the need for a fair and predictable regulatory environment that will allow the industry to continue to grow.

Bernhardt: Trump Administration committed to supporting responsible energy development

Bernhardt said the Trump Administration is committed to supporting responsible energy development in North Dakota and across the country. He said the administration is working to streamline regulations and promote infrastructure development that will help the industry grow.

The meeting comes as the Trump Administration is considering a number of proposals that would affect energy development in North Dakota, including a rollback of Obama-era environmental regulations and the opening of new areas to drilling.

Burgum said he is hopeful that the Trump Administration will take a balanced approach to energy development that will protect both the environment and the economy.