Daylight Saving Time Fight: A House-passed bill to make daylight saving time permanent is reigniting the North Dakota debate, with projections showing Bismarck sunrises as late as 9:28 a.m. in winter and ND Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring saying many producers prefer one clock year-round. Medicaid Work Requirements: North Dakota HHS says Medicaid Expansion members will face new work requirements starting Jan. 1, 2027, affecting about 5,000 to 7,000 people, with reporting updates urged. School Meals Ballot Clash: Gov. Kelly Armstrong says he’ll vote against a November constitutional measure for free K-12 school meals, arguing it would lock in roughly $140 million in biennial spending. Local Government Finance: Grand Forks County approved a no-interest loan to Emerado for emergency water-line repairs, with repayment due within five years. Courts & Public Safety: Families of two men who say DNA tests proved they were switched at birth are suing a North Dakota hospital, while a Mandan driver in a fatal hit-and-run case is set to avoid prison time under a plea deal. Agriculture & Risk Management: USDA is restoring a crop-insurance “buy-up” option after North Dakota farm groups raised concerns, a move Hoeven called welcome. Energy Reliability: Grid warnings tied to heat and demand are prompting calls for backup power readiness across the region. Elections & Politics: A Dem-NPL candidate in northeast ND withdrew from the November ballot after a Hatch Act concern. Newsmaker: The North Dakota Monitor hired Fargo reporter Jack Dura to cover state government.