Andrea Travnicek, a former member of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s Cabinet and Minot native, has been nominated to the position of U.S. assistant secretary of the Interior. If confirmed, she will work alongside Burgum, who recently took on the role of Interior secretary. Travnicek brings extensive experience from her previous government roles, including her directorship of the North Dakota Water Resources. Her nomination is currently under review by the Senate, with support from local leaders like Senator John Hoeven, emphasizing her qualifications for this key position.
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