BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – North Dakota lawmakers are preparing for the upcoming legislative session which starts January 3rd.

Bismarck Representative Mike Nathe says the state surplus is brimming with cash. He believes one issue that will have to be addressed, is how to properly compensate state workers.

Nathe talked about a laundry list of needs and requests for legislators during the legislative session.

Gov. Doug Burgum presented his 2023-2025 executive budget proposal to a joint session of the 68th Legislative Assembly in the State Capitol on Wednesday, December 7th.