AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSupreme Court & Agriculture: A guest column says the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling effectively blocks “failure-to-warn” lawsuits against Bayer over Roundup, limiting legal recourse for people harmed by glyphosate. Higher Education Appointments: Gov. Kelly Armstrong named Minot entrepreneur Kevin Black and Altru president Dr. Joshua Deere to the North Dakota Board of Higher Education, plus Mayville State student Kelby Azure as student member. Robocall Crackdown: Attorney General Russell Coleman joined a 48-state push urging the FCC to tighten rules that let scammers buy and use legitimate phone numbers. AI & Data Centers: North Dakota’s new AI committee released its agenda for its first meeting in Bismarck, with lawmakers set to hear how other states regulate AI and how data centers connect to the energy sector. Public Safety & Courts: A North Dakota Monitor report says the PSC can’t consider pipeline “safety” when issuing permits, in a dispute over the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. Consumer Protection: Multiple states announced settlements tied to the 23andMe genetic data breach, with North Dakota’s attorney general coverage part of a broader multistate effort. Local Government & Infrastructure: McKenzie County approved 911 radio tower upgrades and training funding, including a $1.31 million bid for infrastructure work. Wildlife Management: North Dakota deer license demand remains far above supply, with more than 80,000 applicants chasing about 39,000 tags.
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