AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSchool Finance & Food Access: Grand Forks Public Schools says preliminary enrollment is down 70–100 students, putting pressure on its budget, while a November ballot measure to require free lunch and breakfast statewide could add millions in costs and affect state aid. Housing & Community Development: NDHFA’s housing push continues with outreach to builders, banks, and communities as it works to expand development across North Dakota. Tribal & Environmental Funding: The EPA awarded $553,500 to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to strengthen environmental program management and protect reservation resources. Data Centers & Local Control: Lawmakers heard concerns about transparency and nondisclosure agreements tied to data center projects, as some residents push for stronger state rules and clearer public engagement. Kratom Regulation: North Dakota lawmakers passed a special-session package banning synthetic kratom and restricting natural kratom sales to adults 21+. Business Expansion: Jencap announced it acquired Concorde General Agency, expanding its upper Midwest presence and specialty insurance reach. Public Health: NDSU’s vet lab reports rising rabies testing positives, mostly bats, prompting reminders to avoid handling bats and report dead animals. Economic Development Awards: North Dakota communities and projects earned multiple honors at the Mid-America EDC awards, including downtown Minot placemaking recognition.
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