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Today I am implanting a Governmental Efficiency Organization in ND!
Independent audits of all governmental organizations, mandatory review of wasteful or duplicate programs. Etc
$10 mil cost
Saving up to $250 mil yearly.
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Today was my first chance to act in my new role. I am an envoy to Europe and today I met with senior leaders and the Pope at the Vatican. We had a very productive meeting with all and built a relationship with the Church in Europe!
$45 million will be given to corridor planning and buying land for these companies to lease from the state.
There will be taxpayer protections involved with this act.
10k jobs added during pilot programs
Billions added to economy after completion of the full project.
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Coal Gasification Bill that passed legislation is being passed today! Cost of $300 million.
$175 million into pilot programs to begin production of facilities and give grants to companies to privately invest. This will fund synthetic natural gas production.
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This will cover fuel testing and advanced fuel production.
$70 million will go into a carbon capture program to offset extra carbon being emitted. This will be given to companies that spend R&D money on clean production of coal energy and other clean ways to utilize it.
$175 million towards full modernization of every grid in the state. $75 million to supply chain incentives. These will be used to bring manufacturing to ND and bring the jobs that come along with it. This will include tax cuts and payroll grants. We will lead Energy!
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Today in the final week of 2023 I am announcing a $1 billion investment into nuclear for the state of Utah! This was passed legislation by vast margins and I am happy to sign it at my desk. It mainly focuses on Small Modular Reactors and deployment.
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Milestone marks for funding, clawback provisions for failed projects, long term guarantees, and hire in state workforce requirements. $125 million to go towards partnerships with schools that provide nuclear, engineering, research, and other workforce degrees.
$50 million will be put into a workforce and equipment expansion. This will support acquisitions of heavy equipment, construction workforce expansion, partner with CDL and logistics developments, and expand apprenticeship programs inside of our state and expand them!
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Today I am introducing a massive $600 million investment into infrastructure and supply chain!
$175 million to expanding major trucking corridors, ag freight routes, industrial shipping routes, and more rail connections. Regions focused will be energy and ag regions
$100 million will be put into industrial utility capacity expansion, natural gas infrastructure, and water+sewer expansion in new growth zones.
$50 million into port expansion, mainly fuel storage, increased ag storage capacity, emergency supply reserves, and warehousing!
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Today I am also announcing that ND will be putting forth a Defense Act:
0% corporate income taxes for 10 years for Defense manufacturers that build in ND.
Full property tax cuts for defense plants, logistics hubs, and aerospace facilities for 10 years. Cont below
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Infrastructure near existing or potential military sites.
We will be offering incentives for companies to use ND made products as well.
This will cost us money short term but bring endless opportunities long term!
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The spending I am using today is going to come out of the money given to us from the federal government for as much as it will cover. The rest will go into our state budget.