AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMeta Settlement: Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1B in a multistate deal over teen social media addiction claims, with sweeping child-safety changes for Facebook and Instagram, including nighttime limits and screen-break tools. North Dakota Data Centers: A ND legislative panel heard that sales tax breaks for data center equipment have surged—from $5.4M (2021) to $65M+ last year—while residents raise concerns about local impacts like a Mandan project. Electric Rates: North Dakota regulators approved a short-term electric rate increase for Montana-Dakota Utilities, adding about $12.90 per month for typical residential customers while a larger case heads toward 2027. Cybersecurity: ND Health and Human Services reported a phishing attack that exposed protected health information for about 1,700 people, mostly in the Bismarck region. Agriculture & Livestock: NDSU Extension warned drought-driven water hauling can create ammonia poisoning risks for cattle and other livestock. Local Business: Fargo’s downtown Street Light Gallery returns with student artwork, and Dickinson State University announced new academic leadership and organizational changes.
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