AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBusiness Oversight: A state audit links North Dakota Development Fund board chair Jim Albrecht and vice chair Rob Lindberg to four million dollars in potential conflict-of-interest transactions. The Commerce Department has not identified the companies involved. Health Costs: State regulators approved 2027 ACA rate increases averaging 7% to 19% for individual plans; small-group increases range from 9.5% to 18.34%, raising costs for residents and small employers. Knife River: Activist investor Starboard is preparing to nominate directors at the Bismarck-based company, pressing for stronger profit margins or a sale. Manufacturing: The SBA awarded $9.5 million to two tribal organizations for small-manufacturer training, including North Dakota’s Chippewa Sustainable Solutions. Oil and Agriculture: Dorchester Minerals agreed to acquire royalty interests covering about 4,300 net acres in three Williston Basin counties. Meanwhile, drought-related disaster designations in North Dakota include Golden Valley and McKenzie counties, adding pressure for affected producers.
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