AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Data Centers & Local Control: A Mercer County data-center ordinance heads to a June 24 public hearing, with the county commission holding final say after legal review and possible revisions. Energy for AI: Bitzero says it has locked in about $0.02/kWh power across Norway, Finland and North Dakota for 1+ GW of planned capacity, positioning for an AI infrastructure boom. EV Policy Pushback: A state EV readiness scorecard highlights how federal and state policy shifts are leaving charging and planning uneven. Agriculture Trade Fallout: A China trade dispute is expected to deliver major state and federal agriculture losses, with tariff impacts rippling through farm exports. Legal Fight Over Pesticides: Pesticide makers are lobbying for “liability shield” laws as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether federal law blocks state failure-to-warn lawsuits tied to glyphosate. Small Business Spotlight: Medora opened the “Built on Grit: ND Business Hall of Fame,” honoring 17 North Dakota companies. Community & Retail: Hornbacher’s launched its “Checkout Hunger” campaign with Great Plains Food Bank, taking donations through July 28. Transportation: Allegiant eliminated 61 routes, citing its flexible, seasonal network approach.
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