North Dakota Legacy Fund earnings projected to be 30% higher next biennium

By: Jacob Orledge

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 484

Last Updated: 5 days, 16 hours ago


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Preliminary estimates project North Dakota lawmakers will be able to spend nearly $900 million from Legacy Fund earnings during the 2027 legislative session.

The $894 million is a preliminary estimate presented to lawmakers Wednesday by Retirement and Investment Office staff. It would represent a roughly 30% increase from what was received for the 2025-2027 biennium.

The Legacy Fund earnings, the portion of the Legacy Fund that is available to be spent, represents …

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