AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoKratom Crackdown: North Dakota lawmakers’ Kratom Working Group heard hours of testimony as a Sept. 2 special session nears, with proposals ranging from a full ban to tighter limits on synthetic kratom (especially 7-OH) while regulating natural products. State Tech Policy: Gov. Kelly Armstrong rescinded the TikTok ban on state-owned devices, saying the app is now majority owned by an American-led consortium; access will go through the state IT review process. Public Safety: Grand Forks police will join the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign starting Friday, funded by NDDOT and running through Sept. 7. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy reports show some of the lowest prices in McLean County (regular at $3.79) and Cass County (midgrade at $3.59) for the week ending Aug. 1, with statewide averages edging up. Infrastructure Reminder: The North Dakota Public Service Commission urged residents to call 811 before digging, warning of fines up to $25,000 per violation. Federal Legal Watch: A coalition led by West Virginia AG J.B. McCuskey urged a court to keep the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline open, arguing federal authority under the Pipeline Safety Act.
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