AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOil-tax break: North Dakota could lose $66 million this year from more than 700 oil wells that no longer qualify for a permanent tax break but still receive it. The broader program may cost the state $260 million, prompting lawmakers to question the policy. Fargo redevelopment: A proposed 10-year tax exemption for commercial projects drew a warning from Cass County’s chairman, who says it could erode the tax base and spur a flood of applications. Pipeline disputes: The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe filed a new lawsuit seeking to shut down the Dakota Access Pipeline, while a recent Summit pipeline ruling was hailed as a win for local control. Police accountability: A Colorado man sued Grand Forks police and other officials, alleging a misspelled email address led to his wrongful arrest on a felony charge that was later dismissed. Election watch: North Dakota legislative candidates are weighing housing, childcare and education priorities ahead of the 2027 session, and West Fargo’s District 13 candidates are set to answer voters’ questions at a forum.
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