AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoKratom Crackdown in Bismarck: Gov. Kelly Armstrong used his State of the State to push a special-session ban on kratom “in all its forms,” citing overdose deaths and arguing the product is still sold without meaningful regulation. Election Security Push: Rep. Julie Fedorchak says Congress should prioritize the SAVE Act, a photo-ID citizenship requirement she argues matches North Dakota’s own election-security approach. ND Tax Data Snapshot: A U.S. Census Bureau review of 2024 state tax collections highlights North Dakota’s high per-capita tax take and provides context as other states report changes in sales, utilities, tobacco, and severance revenue. Federal Courts & Voting Maps: North Dakota is among 20 states backing a U.S. Supreme Court intervention request tied to Missouri’s congressional map fight, warning of election confusion if changes come late. Regional Haze Rule: The EPA has proposed approval of North Dakota’s regional haze plan, with Hoeven backing the move as supportive of coal power. Workplace Spotlight: Prairie Business released its 2026 “50 Best Places to Work” list, featuring dozens of North Dakota employers.
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