AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPlastics Fight: A 17-state coalition led by Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers, joined by North Dakota AG Brenna Bird, sued California in federal court to block SB 54’s single-use plastic and packaging producer-responsibility rules, arguing the law effectively forces costly changes nationwide. Nuclear Policy: North Dakota lawmakers are weighing an exception to the state’s ban on storing high-level radioactive waste to allow temporary on-site storage, after a consultant warned the current “stop sign” could deter reactor development. Housing & Incentives: The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, with Sen. Kevin Cramer and Sen. John Hoeven praising it as a supply-focused push to improve affordability. Local Government: Fargo voted to eliminate its Human Rights Commission, while Grand Forks set a first combined meeting for PILOT incentive reviews tied to the Ray Richards Golf Course redevelopment. Food Safety: Power Plate Meals, LLC recalled frozen meatloaf meals shipped to ND, citing misbranding and an undeclared soy allergen. Business & Industry: North Dakota Mill and Elevator named Cathy Dub as president and CEO, and Nokia/t3 Broadband announced a new optical network route connecting a North Dakota data center development to Chicago. Public Safety/Community: Former Project BEE executive director Elizabeth Larsen faces federal program theft charges tied to misuse of HUD disaster-resilience funds.
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